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- Hyundai uncovers technology leak - GM to auction finance unit - DaimlerChrysler to launch diesel models in Japan - Dodge adds Nitro SUV to line-up - DaimlerChrysler wins largest-ever hybrid bus order - BMW to build CKD plant in India - Edscha to supply folding roof for 3-Series - Thailand to build BMW X3 - Right-hand drive bi-fuel Mercedes E-Class - DaimlerChrysler rules out stake in Volkswagen - Mercedes campaigns for flashing brake lights in US - Mercedes boosts DaimlerChrysler's third quarter profits - Fiat introduces flex-fuel Stilo in Brazil - Ferrari and Alcoa announce strategic partnership - Suzuki and Fiat in diesel collaboration - Fiat Auto reduces operating loss - Ford to announce layoffs and plant closures in January - North American auto operations weaken Q3 results - Land Rover and Volvo to assemble cars in Russia? - Getrag Ford to open Slovak plant in early 2007 - Executive reshuffle - Headquarters approves Brazilian production plans - Ford demonstrates eco-friendly paint shop - Ford may build Mustang-based Lincoln coupe - Ford launches first ethanol-compatible sedan in Thailand - GM posts massive third-quarter loss - Figuerelas plant may lose out on new Opel Meriva production - GM prepares for swap to smaller vehicles - Russia receives new investment - Production of new six-speed transmissions begins - SEC subpoenas GM - GM scraps bid for Daewoo's Indian plant - GM and SAIC sign hybrid agreement - Kerkorian ups stake in GM, again - Honda considers third plant for Canada - Diesel engines under development for the US - FCX Concept debuts at Tokyo - Honda to build new Chinese plant for engine parts - Indian production on the rise - Kia to start Slovakia test production in Q2 2006 - Hyundai-Kia opens new US R&D headquarters - Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors to set up another plant - India to launch new 'C' segment model in 2006 - NEOS 3 concept unveiled at Tokyo - Mitsubishi boosts Russian sales - Mitsubishi looks to Asia for expansion - 'Gas Comes Standard' promotion to include 2006 models - Mitsubishi confirms plan to build new engines for smart - H1 performance to beat previous projections - Nissan develops third generation ASV - Nissan finds asbestos in vehicle components - Infiniti to enter Ukraine - Nissan to consider Indian plant - EU fines Peugeot €50m - Peugeot and GDF to launch gas powered car - Renault considers Dacia Logan production increase - Renault to expand transmission plant in Romania - Fuji Heavy: GM's loss is Toyota's gain - Toyota takes over Panasonic EV Energy - Toyota breaks ground on new Canadian plant - Toyota struggles to make dent in BRIC markets - Volkswagen revamps supplier strategy - Skoda to grow sales by a third - Volkswagen Slovakia to build 220,000 vehicles - Volkswagen to sell IT business - Hunt resigns - VW to cut costs in China - Volvo mechanicals under face-lifted Renault cab - China approves Volvo Group plans for finance company - Volvo to sell Celero Support - Santiago deploys Volvo buses for public transport - Renault Magnum gets Volvo's new D13A engine - Upgraded ArvinMeritor disc brakes for Volvo/Renault - Executive update - AvtoVAZ not to buy Bochum engine plant - Chang'an to standardise product development - Geely to release FC-1 next April - Hindustan Motors to introduce mini trucks in India - Jiangling reports strong third quarter - Mahindra may stop sourcing Peugeot engines - Mazda launches Mexican dealerships - Navistar to lay off workers in Ohio - Porsche to operate ten stores in China - Proton considering Volkswagen platforms - SAIC to invest Yuan10bn to develop own brands - Scania to review production structure - September European car sales - September global light vehicle sales - What has gone wrong with the American business model? - Financials: European,Japanese & US manufacturers, 2005 By Jonathan Storey