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ims Media Monitoring 04/07/2009
From today's news...
Aston Martin and the Cygnet
Aston Martin has developed a new luxury commuter concept; the Cygnet which will offer customers a distinctive, intelligent and exclusive solution for urban travel in style and luxury.
South Korea Gives Incentives for Hybrid Cars
The South Korean government will offer tax breaks to buyers of three types of hybrid cars, including two Japanese models, as part of its plan to boost sales of energy efficient eco-friendly vehicles.
Chrysler Resolves Dispute with TRW
TRW has agreed to resume shipments of parts to Chrysler, after the latter is reported to have sought court intervention to help it resolve the dispute.
Preh Supplies 2010 Ford Models
Preh has been awarded contracts to develop and produce the new electronic climate control systems for the 2010 Ford Taurus and Ford Flex models.
GM Abandons US JV with Toyota
GM has announced that it is pulling out of it assembly plant in California, which was operated jointly with Toyota.
GM Seeks Alternative Bids for Opel
GM has opened negotiations with other interested parties to sell off its share in Opel, and could sign at least one memorandum of understanding this week as talks with Magna International, the preferred bidder, have hit obstacles.
Porsche Rejects VW Bid
Porsche has rejected a bid from VW worth up to Euro 4bn for half of the company, saying the offer was sent to the wrong address.
Ford Moves C-Max Production
Ford of Europe is to transfer production of its C-Max from Germany to Spain.
Lear on Brink of Bankruptcy
Lear has been given until the end of June 09 to make an interest payment of $38m to its bondholders and to reach a deal with its banks to stay out bankruptcy.
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Tuesday June 16, 2009
After the unprecedented not to say traumatic events at Chrysler and GM in recent weeks, the global automotive industry is now watching and waiting to see how the two corporations emerge from their Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The key issues for the industry are:
What will be the new ownership structures how long will governments be involved, what control will they exert and how will the unions adapt to being shareholders?
How soon before the operations regain equilibrium and provide greater competition for other manufacturers?
What are the opportunities for picking up unwanted assets?
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