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Traffic congestion on the rise, a sign of growth

In the first quarter of 2013, traffic congestion in the U.S. rose 4 percent compared to the amount of congestion in 2012 — the first such rise after two years of decline, according to Inrix’s Traffic Scorecard Annual Report.

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BMW TO START MINI PRODUCTION IN INDIA

BMW will begin production of its Mini Countryman in India later this year at its plant in Chennai, India. A more specific date is to be announced but the first models to be produced will be the Mini Cooper D Countryman and the Mini One Countryman; each will be fully assembled from imported parts.  

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PROFITS DOWN FOR GEFCO BUT STRONG PROSPECTS AHEAD

The Gefco Group has reported a small decline in revenue for 2012 compared to 2011, while operating profit has dropped by more than half. The group, which is now majority-owned by RZD Russian Railways, saw a rise in revenue from new customers outside PSA  

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LOOKING FOR GROWTH DRIVERS IN CHINA

The Chinese car market needs a more sustainable approach to growth in the wake of rising overcapacity in production that, combined with an unbridled price war amongst dealers, has curtailed its development and led to a dangerous rise in vehicle inventory  

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First automotive community in the UK

Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota Motor Europe have worked together to create ‘collective protection’ from risks in their supply chains.

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Bigland heads RAM

The Chrysler Group has announced management changes to the Ram and Dodge Truck Brands, FIAT Brand for North America and Chrysler de México.

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MINI venture into India

For the first time since the relaunch of the brand in 2001, preparations for the local production of MINI cars in new markets outside Europe are being considered.

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After late start, Ford goes full tilt on China growth

The market’s sheer size and rosy growth prospects should ensure soaring sales for Ford even as it plays catch-up, he says. And Ford has tailwinds aiding its push, including a strong footing in interior regions that are poised for economic expansion and a wide range of crossover offerings that can tap booming demand for those […]

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Transplants keep rolling in N. America

The rise of foreign automakers in North America gained huge momentum during the dark days of the recession, accelerating the decline of Detroit 3 dominance. Today 39 percent of all auto company employees in North America work for companies other than the Detroit 3, according to an Automotive News survey. That’s up from 25 percent in 2005 […]

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