Bosch, Autoliv help the Avensis earn top safety score

February 28, 2010

Toyota’s third-generation Avensis has earned the top score of five stars in the influential EuroNCAP crash test thanks to help from Germany’s Robert Bosch and Sweden’s Autoliv.

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Global antitrust raids target wiring-harness industry

February 28, 2010

A global investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices appears focused on wiring-harness makers’ operations on three continents.

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Michelin: EV concept tire cuts rolling resistance

February 28, 2010

Michelin said its prototype tire for electric vehicles will meet performance demands while delivering maximum grip and long tread life.

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Mexican suppliers expect growth from Fiat 500 work

February 28, 2010

Auto suppliers in Mexico are welcoming Chrysler Group’s announcement of a $550 million investment to assemble the compact Fiat 500 for the United States and Latin America.

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Used-car sales lift Lithia

February 28, 2010

Used-car sales helped Lithia Motors Inc. post improved earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter. The nation’s eighth-largest dealership group reported net income of $2.8 million, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million a year earlier.

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Camry resale prices slip at auction

February 28, 2010

Resale prices of used Toyotas included in the automaker’s massive recalls have held fairly stable, in part because taking them out of the auctions for repairs dried up supplies of Camrys, RAV4s and other models. Now that repaired 2008 Camrys are…

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