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BEIJING: The dragon becomes top dog
24 April 2012
The Beijing motor show illustrates perfectly why the Chinese event will take over Japan's mantle as the premier industry event in Asia.
UK: Bentley names British sales and marketing chief
27 March 2012
Kevin Rose has been named the new board level sales and marketing chief at Volkswagen-owned Bentley Motors, transferring from his previous post heading sales at the FAW-VW joint venture in China.
GERMANY: VW Group books record profits in 2011
12 March 2012
Volkswagen Group on Monday reported record results for full year 2011 - sales revenue up 25.6% to EUR159.3bn, operating profit up EUR4.1bn to EUR11.3bn and operating margin up from 5.6% to 7.1%.
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Geneva for mere mortals
9 March 2012
Interesting comment tweeted by a UK car magazine editor from Geneva this week: the year of cars mere mortals can buy. And it was quite a new model fest.
GENEVA SHOW: Historic list of world premieres
8 March 2012
Our summary of world premiere concepts and production models which appeared for the first time at the Geneva motor show's 6 March press day.
GENEVA: Show review
7 March 2012
Time was when the Geneva show was a nice gentle introduction to the year. Less intense than Frankfurt. Less chaotic than Paris. Less... American than Detroit. It was the start of spring on neutral ground for every manufacturer, and gave you a guide to the cars that you could look forward to driving in the coming months.
INTERVIEW: UK Department for Business, Innovation & Skills discusses British auto grants
7 March 2012
Auto manufacturers with operations in England are increasingly tapping into funds being made available from the UK government's Regional Growth Fund, with Nissan being the latest company to benefit from GBP9m (US$14m) in cash - even in these straitened times - for its new Sunderland-based Invitation model. The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) talked to Simon Warburton about the implications for the UK car industry and how they can benefit.
February 2012 management briefing: key trends in global automotive manufacturing - Part 1 of 3: quality
16 February 2012
In the first of a three-part series on automotive manufacturing, Julian Buckley looks at the ways international OEMs are using process automation to improve overall vehicle quality to grow sales and retain existing customers
SPAIN: New V8 opens new doors to Bentley Continental
16 February 2012
The new V8 engine for Volkswagen Group's Bentley Continental GT, launched at last month’s Detroit show, is now on the road with a 40% cut in fuel consumption and emissions as well as a drop of around GBP13,000 in price compared with the older 12-cylinder versions.
UK: Bentley appoints Hilton to head exterior design
10 February 2012
David Hilton has been appointed head of exterior design for Bentley Motors reporting directly to design and styling director Dirk van Braeckel.
US: GM top automaker again
20 January 2012
General Motors reclaimed the title of world's biggest carmaker title in 2011 after Toyota production was reduced as a result of the 11 March earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the Thai floods late in the year, effects of which are still ongoing.
DETROIT SHOW: Global debuts list
10 January 2012
Our complete list of concept and production vehicle global premieres which were revealed at the North American International Auto Show.
DETROIT SHOW: Global debuts list [BMW ActiveHybrid 3 & Chrysler 700C added]
9 January 2012
Some additions to our list of concept and production vehicle global premieres that are being revealed at the North American International Auto Show. This year's media preview days are 9 and 10 January, with just-auto reporting live from the COBO Center.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [updated with Tata Emo, 2013MY Land Cruiser]
6 January 2012
Some additions to our list of concept and production vehicle global premieres that will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show. This year's media preview days are 9 and 10 January, with just-auto reporting live from the COBO Center.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [Volvo concept & Porsche 911 Cabrio added]
4 January 2012
An updated list of concept and production vehicle global premieres due to be revealed on the 9 & 10 January media days of the North American International Auto Show.
UK: US, China, bolster Bentley sales
3 January 2012
Volkswagen group premium brand Bentley said it bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011, with strong growth in all major markets.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [UPDATED]
21 December 2011
An updated list of all the concept and production vehicle global premieres scheduled to be revealed on the 9 & 10 January media days of the North American International Auto Show.
BELGIUM: Volkswagen cleared to acquire Poland brands
21 December 2011
Volkswagen has been cleared by the European Commission (EC) to acquire the exclusive importers and distributors of its passenger car and light commercial vehicle brands in Poland (KPI Polska and Skoda Auto Polska) as well as two other Polish businesses providing financial and insurance services relating to those activities (Volkswagen Bank Polska and Volkswagen Leasing Polska).
BELGIUM: EC clears Volkswagen Financial Services JV with D'Iteren
21 December 2011
European Commission (EC) officials have cleared under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture between Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) and the Belgian company D'Ieteren for the provision of financial services related to the sale of Volkswagen group vehicles on the Belgian market.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [UPDATED]
20 December 2011
Just-auto's list of the concept and production vehicle global premieres scheduled to be revealed on the 9 & 10 January media days of the North American International Auto Show.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Bentley launching new V8 models
12 December 2011
Two new Bentley Continental V8 models will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 9 January, supplementing the W12 line.
UK: Bentley achieves auto energy management first
9 November 2011
Volkswagen Group's Bentley Motors unit on Wednesday announced its Crewe factory has become the first UK automotive plant to achieve the new energy management standard, ISO 50001.
GERMANY: VW nine month 2011 profits pass 2010 full year
27 October 2011
Although Q3 profits were reduced at both Ford and Daimler, Volkswagen group said it earned more in the first nine months of 2011 than in the whole of 2010.
SOUTH KOREA: Home brands selling strongly but imports on the up
25 October 2011
The Hyundai and Kia brands aim to sell about 7m vehicles globally next year, up from a projected 6.5m this year, the president of Hyundai Motor has said.
US: Mercedes to add fifth model at Alabama
21 October 2011
Daimler has said that it will further expand its US plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. From 2015, an entirely new - unidentified - Mercedes-Benz model will roll off the production line as its fifth product.
September 2011 management briefing: IAA Frankfurt Motor Show retrospective
30 September 2011
His blisters now healed and floodlight-induced suntan fading, Glenn Brooks reflects on the best and biggest Frankfurt motor show he has attended.
US: 4-cyl engine production starts at Toyota Alabama
30 September 2011
Four-cylinder engine production has commenced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL).
FRANKFURT SHOW: Too big for our boots?
14 September 2011
Has the Frankfurt show become too big for the boots of the people who attend it?
September 2011 management briefing: IAA Frankfurt Motor Show preview
12 September 2011
Notwithstanding the incongruous absence of Nissan, the 2011 Frankfurt motor show sees an automotive industry in a determinedly upbeat mood, with the German manufacturers especially keen to show off at home. Glenn Brooks, who will be walking the halls for just-auto in the coming days, considers which models matter.
FRANKFURT PREVIEW: Mercedes does over the B-class
25 August 2011
Mercedes would have you believe its new B-class hatchback - official photos and first details just released - is a "compact sports tourer".
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