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Directory of Automotive Interiors Suppliers 2010

Updated every year – online version updated continuously
Details of over 3,400 suppliers to European automotive interiors industry

Compiled and updated from questionnaires, interviews, industry sources, trade shows, conferences and from information gathered during ims' other activities: news reporting and customised research projects

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ims Media Monitoring 03/09/2010

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From today's news...

Tata Plans Luxury Nano

Tata Motors is planning to launch a fully loaded deluxe version of the Nano on the Indian market by 2012.

Kia Recalls Soul and Sorento

Kia Motors has started recalling some Soul and Sorento vehicles sold worldwide because of a fire hazard.

Mitsubishi Corp in Talks on Components Plant in Spain

Mitsubishi Corp is in talks on the construction of an electric car components plant in Vigo, Spain, according to the Spanish Economy Minister Elena Salgado.

Counter Bid for GM Strasbourg

The acquisition of the GM Strasbourg transmission plant in France by GM is in doubt following a counter offer from the Punch group of Belgium.

FAW to Launch B50 EV

FAW is planning to launch its first pure electric vehicle in 2010, the Besturn B50, FAW’s first mass produced electric vehicle.

Dongfeng Nissan to Introduce Self-Developed Brand

Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle will produce its 2mth car on 8 September 2010 and will unveil a self-developed auto brand.

Ferraris Recalls 458 Italia

Ferrari is recalling all 1,248 units of the 458 Italia produced up to August 2010 after reports that five of the supercars caught fire because of glue in the wheel arch leaking on to the exhaust.

VW to Increase Production in Russia

Martin Winterkorn, head of VW, wants to increase car production in Russia as capacity is insufficient to meet demand from Russian customers for German cars.

Angell-Demmel Europe Insolvent

The German aluminium trim specialist Angell-Demmel Europe has applied for insolvency.

First-Half 2010 Improvement for Recticel

In the first half of 2010, the Belgian Recticel Group increased sales by 6% on the same period in 2009 to Euro 170.4m.

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AIDA: Automotive Interiors Data Analysis

AIDA contains news and supplier information on the global automotive industry. The news database is updated daily and is compiled from press cuttings and releases while the supplier database focuses primarily on the auto interiors sector with regular updates. goto AIDA now

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AIR: Auto Industry Report

Weekly Commentary and Analysis from ims Automotive on the Global Motor Industry and its attempt to regain stability.

Monday March 8, 2010 Geneva notes The Geneva Motor Show – Europe’s first international motor show of the year – opened on March 4 after two press and trade days. Conforming to the recent pattern of motor shows worldwide, the emphasis is on downsizing and alternative powerplants.
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