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Articles in May 2007 issue of Automotive News Europe

• Suppliers hunt for local sourcing; Turning a typewriter maker into an auto parts producer is a challenge in C. Europe.
  by Frink, Lyle
• PSA Peugeot Citroen.
  by Lan, Lan
• One Ford, many key segments.(News)
• Mercedes dealer first to use modular building concept; Multi-brand dealers targeted for pre-built showrooms.(News)
• German exhaust supplier sees N. American growth; Volvo contract, launch of Cadillac CTS will provide boost to Eberspacher.(Suppliers)
• Magna aims to expand in Russia.(Suppliers)
• Hu Nan Jiang Nan Automobile Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Dongfeng Motor Corp.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Morin wins battle, but tough times will continue.(News)
• Spartanburg plant's new boss: X6 production will fit in easily.(Interview)
  by Wortham, April
• Magna could build Mini SUV, BMW X1.(News)
• We have lost a great storyteller.(Obituary)
  by Crain, Keith
• Nissan (China) Investment Co.
  by Treece, James B.
• TRW would be OK on its own.
• Nexans targets auto industry for growth.(Suppliers)
• Big savings for Ford's small car.(News)
• Bolero sedan will replace Toledo.
• Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Chery Automobile Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Lexus expects Europe win for hybrid flagship.(News)
• Autoliv CEO has his eye on Russia.(Talk From The Top)(Jan Carlson)(Lars Westerberg )(Interview)
• GM will build SUV in Antwerp.(News)
• German rivals develop turbochargers.(Brief article)
• Plastic Omnium forms Chinese joint venture.(Suppliers)
• Ford looks to Europe for more cost cuts; Planned closure of UK foundry is example of cuts being considered.(News)
• GM wants engineers in India.(News)
• Hyundai Motor Group China Ltd.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Hafei Motor Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Booming middle class boosts China sales 35%.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Automakers must unify on CO2 position or lose.(Opinion)
• New Lancer will drive Mitsubishi sales growth in Europe.(News)
• Zetsche's challenge; CEO's legacy depends on long-term success of Mercedes brand.(News)
• Conti sees new chance to buy Siemens VDO.(Continental Motors)(Siemens VDO Automotive AG)(Brief article)
• Nippon Seiki helps keep BMW X5 drivers' eyes on the road.(Suppliers)
• Confidential.(Briefs)
• Fiat targets Linea at Europe; Sedan developed for emerging markets will be sold in Germany but not Italy.(News)
• Honda Motor China Investment Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Zhejiang Geely Automobile Group.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Chongqing Changan Automobile Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Chrysler seeks Russian growth; New owner Cerberus was drawn to automaker by its potential for global expansion.
• Marelli CEO Razelli says automakers seek better parts, not just price cuts.(Talk From The Top)(interview with Eugenio Razelli, Magneti Marelli S.p.A's chief executive officier)(Interview)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Mercedes - BMW race heats up; Without Chrysler, Daimler flagship likely to pass rival.(News)
• New Vectra will get small engine.(Brief article)
  by Dralle, Jens
• Kia will unify dealer training.(News)
• TRW's Lunn wants to source 50% of parts from low-cost countries.(Talk From The Top)
• Mazda's chief designer wants brand to take 'next big step'.(News)
• Exchange rates kill plan to export Ford SUV to US.(News)
• Ford Motor China Ltd.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Jiangxi Changhe Automobile Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Beijing Automotive Industry Corp.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Where's the 'concept' in concept cars?(Opinion)
• ZF CEO Harter wants to win more car business with Toyota.(Talk From The Top)(interview with Hans-Georg Harter, ZF Friedrichshafen AG's chief executive officier)(Interview)
• Fiat group makes Ramaciotti its design czar.(News)
• General Motors China Investment Co.
  by Webb, Alysha
• Back to the future? Mercedes without Chrysler would be a return to basics.(News)
• GM overhauls design team lineup.(People)
• A China-made SUV for export?(Opinion)
• Bosch will be big beneficiary of filter JV.(Suppliers)
• Fiat (China) Business Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• BYD Auto Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Domestic automakers dominate low end of market.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Daimler and Chrysler share in marriage failure.(Opinion)
• Magneti Marelli helps with the A5 driver-information systems.(Suppliers)(Brief article)
• Great Wall Motor Co.(Brief article)
• Stein is new ANE publisher.
• Personnel.(People)
• Toyota's entry marks the beginning of a new ACEA.(Opinion)
• Mitsubishi rebuilds its dealer network; After breakup with D/C, carmaker lost sales outlets.(News)
• DaimlerChrysler China Ltd.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Toyota Motor China Investment Co.(2007 Guide to China's Auto Market)
• Family tightens control at Bertone; Founder's granddaughter will manage the struggling Italian coachbuilder.(News)(Carrozzeria Bertone appoints Barbara Bertone as managing director)(Brief article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Confidential.(Briefs)
• How to fix Chrysler; US brand needs to go upscale and seek new partners.(News)
• 2 markets, 2 different vans.(Brief article)
  by Wilson, Amy
• Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei Automotive Co.(Brief article)
• Kuzak is the key player.(News)
• Magna plots Chrysler's future; If Canadian supplier buys the US carmaker, its priority will be to keep ties to Daimler.(Suppliers)
• News digest.(Briefs)
• Quality problems hit Pininfarina earnings.(News)