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Investindustrial nears Aston Martin deal

European buyout group sole bidder for stake in carmaker

A car emits exhaust fumes ©Getty Dec 4, 2012

Carmakers ‘on track with EU carbon goals’

Pressure group says drive to cut emissions is working

Alan Mulally introduces the Lincoln MKZ model at the Lincoln Center in New York Dec 3, 2012

Ford shifts up a gear on Lincoln

Mulally aims to relaunch struggling luxury brand

Dec 2, 2012

Chinese carmakers head for Brazil

Cheap vehicles in demand by booming middle classes

From LEX Dec 2, 2012

European autos – long trip home

Sales must rise and overcapacity must be addressed for sector to win back investors’ favour

Workers building cars on the Geely Motors assembly line in Cixi, Zhejiang, China ©AFP Dec 2, 2012

China’s carmakers crank up exports

Groups look abroad after losing domestic market share

Nov 30, 2012

A slight case of Renault envy

Strong performance in Latin America offsets domestic woes

From BASIC RESOURCES Nov 30, 2012

Monti acts in bid to save Taranto plant

Future of Europe’s largest steelworks hangs in the balance

Aston MArtin ©Bloomberg Nov 30, 2012

Aston Martin placed on downgrade watch

Moody’s considering ‘junk’ rating for carmaker

An employee cleans a logo on a Peugeot automobile ©Bloomberg Nov 30, 2012

Peugeot struggles to switch gear

Markets remain sceptical on carmaker’s near-term prospects despite bailout

From COMPANIES BY REGION Nov 25, 2012

Vehicles motor through northeast slump

Traditional skills in niche areas leave jobs legacy

Nov 25, 2012

Two bidders race for Aston Martin stake

Kuwait Investment Dar may strike deal for carmaker

Nov 25, 2012

Parts rescue for Manganese Bronze

New supply agreement with Reading-based Magal Engineering

Nov 22, 2012

GM in $4.2bn deal for Ally Financial unit

Deal boosts carmaker’s control over credit offerings

Nov 21, 2012

Pirelli looks to shorten chain of command

Chief executive invites private equity groups to buy out rivals

From AEROSPACE & DEFENCE Nov 21, 2012

Russian industrial group prepares for IPOs

Putin ally says Russian Technologies to tap foreign investors

From INDUSTRIAL GOODS Nov 18, 2012

Poor revenues cause concern in Europe

Companies beating expectations at three-year low

From SPECIAL REPORTS Nov 15, 2012

Fernandes wants faster route to car sales

Caterham team chief sees formula for sports car business

Nov 14, 2012

Toyota in second big recall in two months

2.77m vehicles recalled for steering glitch and faulty wiring

Nov 13, 2012

McLaren to make cars for Formula E

British-based team links up with Frédéric Vasseur

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