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The car industry hits the brakes

The auto industry is one of the hardest-hit victims of the global financial crisis. Tens of thousands of jobs are at stake worldwide. Detroit's once-mighty GM is on the brink of collapse, while in France, Renault employees fear job cuts.
2011-09-24 21:43-WB EN BUSINESS INTERVIEW
23/09/2011 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

2011-09-24 21:43-WB EN BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Tom Burges Watson talks to the CEO of Volvo Car Corporation, Stefan Jacoby, at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Hamilton wins German Grand Prix
25/07/2011 - FORMULA ONE

Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

British driver Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix on Sunday, coming in 3.9 seconds ahead of the Ferrari of Spain's Fernando Alonso. It was Hamilton’s second win this season, putting him in third place overall.
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Saab faces critical cash flow shortage
23/06/2011 - AUTO INDUSTRY

Saab faces critical cash flow shortage

Swedish carmaker Saab said Thursday that it cannot pay its employees’ wages. Having agreed to a rescue package from two Chinese car corporations, the company is safe from bankruptcy, but short-term funding could not be obtained.
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Ron Dennis, CEO of McLaren Automotive
22/06/2011 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Ron Dennis, CEO of McLaren Automotive

Tom Burges Watson talks to one of the most successful names in the history of British motor-racing - Ron Dennis, CEO of McLaren Automotive.
Audi drives to victory in 24 Hours of Le Mans
12/06/2011 - AUTOMOBILE

Audi drives to victory in 24 Hours of Le Mans

Audi rose above two crashes to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, giving the German manufacturer their 10th victory. Porsche currently holds the record with 16 victory titles at the world's most famous endurance race.
Japanese auto industry suffers record losses
31/05/2011 - JAPAN

Japanese auto industry suffers record losses

Japan's automotive production and exports in April plunged more than 60 percent in the wake of the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, an industry spokesperson said Tuesday. Analysts warn that part shortages could go on for months.
Toyota announces temporary halts at European plants
13/04/2011 - AUTO INDUSTRY

Toyota announces temporary halts at European plants

As the Japanese government downgraded its economic outlook on Wednesday, Toyota announced that parts shortages will force it to halt production at five of its European plants for several days over the next two months.
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Renault loses No. 2 man over industrial spying scandal
13/04/2011 - AUTO INDUSTRY

Renault loses No. 2 man over industrial spying scandal

Renault's No. 2 man was forced to quit Monday after criticism from the French government over the wrongful dismissal of three employees for alleged espionage. Pierre Alanche, author of a book on Renault, tells FRANCE 24 his departure is bad news.
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Renault sacks number two amid industrial espionage debacle
11/04/2011 - FRANCE

Renault sacks number two amid industrial espionage debacle

Car maker relieves three other top executives of their duties after French minister rebukes the company's "dysfunctional" management style in a high-profile industrial espionage case that turned out to be a hoax.
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