Saab canceled the presence at the Frankfurt Motor Show

The Saab brand will not take part in the Frankfurt Motor Show (15-25 September), thus avoiding further aggravate an already very difficult economic condition.

The creditors' claims are now accompanied by a dossier opened the Swedish tax agency, which threatens to start the procedure of bankruptcy if you do not manage to pay off the 450,000 euros owed to the company Kongsberg Automotive AB and AB Infotiv, partners in the production of components for Seat and activity advice.

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Fiat rose to 53.5% of Chrysler

Fiat has officially reached the majority arriving in Chrysler to 53.5% of the U.S. group: Lingotto has taken over the last remaining shares to the Governments of the United States and Canada, paying a total of $ 625 million, representing a stake of 7.5 %. Specifically, Fiat bought the share from Ottawa, at 1, 5%, for 125 million dollars, and the Washington, 6%, to 500 million, as required by the agreements previously concluded between the parties at the beginning June.

Saab once again postponed the start of production

SWAN, formerly Spyker, today announced that Saab is making progress in negotiations with its suppliers to supply the definition of plans for the factory in Trollhättan: but, since the detailed plans and final delivery of the components have not yet been completed, production will not resume August 9, as previously indicated.

The assembly will return it to operate only when such agreements have been fully completed. No sooner than twenty days anyway. Gunnar Brunius, Vice President of Production and Procurement, said: "What is needed is a precise and detailed commitments about the delivery of materials to assembly lines.

Problems in alliance between Suzuki and Volkswagen

Osamu Suzuki, president of the homonymous, used sharp words to describe the alliance signed in 2009 between Suzuki and Volkswagen, highlighting the criticality of an agreement to be sluggish.

all started last month, when the Volkswagen number one, Martin Winterkorn, described the agreement with "a total disappointment." "Suzuki claims our most sophisticated technologies, but without giving anything back. The Japanese have perhaps need to be educated on how to handle labor relations, "Winterkorn said in the columns of Der Spiegel.

Crisis Saab get a loan of 25 million from Gemini Investment Fund Limited

Swedish Auto (formerly Spyker) has announced the signing of an agreement with Gemini Investment Fund Limited for a loan of 25 million euros, which will provide additional funding to Saab in the short term. The loan, with a rate of 10% per annum, has a maturity of 6 months. Swedish Car may redeem the loan at any time without penalty and intends to use this possibility as soon as the funds received from insurance agreement with Pang and Youngman.

Saab get the money to pay salaries but production remains blocked

Saab has been able to find the necessary funds to pay the salaries of its employees: "A Chinese company has placed an order for 582 cars for a total of 13 million euros - said a spokesman for the Swedish manufacturer - and we pay salaries scheduled for this week."

Production, however, arrested on 8 June for the interruption in deliveries of the same suppliers (among them International Automotive Components has denounced the Saab to the Swedish authorities for a credit of  4.8 million euro), will remain firm. They will then require new financial resources to resume to work the assembly lines.

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Nissan unveiled the business plan 2011-2016

By the end of fiscal 2016 Nissan is aiming for 8% of the global market and to increase operating profit to 8%. For this reason the new 2011-2016 business plan of the Japanese manufacturer is called "Nissan Power 88", a name very similar to the bid by telephone, but much more profitable and productive.

We talked about 8 when in fact the real feature is the number 6 as the 66 proposals including cars and commercial vehicles worldwide by the end of 2016 and the new model every 6 weeks for the next 6 years. Nissan and partner Renault, then count to reach the milestone of 1.5 million cars to zero emissions, will introduce 90 new technologies at a rate of 15 per year and will aim to achieve global leadership in light vehicles, thanks to the agreement entered into the administration of New York for the supply of new taxis.

Peugeot RCZ: 30,000 units produced

Peugeot has produced 30,000 units of the RCZ, the courageous coupe derived from the 308 and virtually unchanged from the concept. Welcomed by the market in summer 2010, has been proposed with a 1.6 turbo petrol engines 156 and 200 hp and the 2-liter diesel with 163 hp. Logical primacy of customers marked in France, with 7337 units delivered, followed by England and Germany with a 4070 car with 3614 specimens.

Fiat-Suzuki agreement for use of the 1.6 Multijet

The interview recorded in recent weeks between the Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne and five members of the Suzuki family (including chairman Osamu) has produced a partnership agreement for the use of the 1.6 Multijet engine, so that will be used by the Japanese manufacturer as 2013. The four-cylinder diesel will push a new and unknown model that will be produced at the plant in Esztergom Hungary.

Saabe crisis: there is no money for salaries

The agreement in recent weeks between the Swedish Automobile Group NV (formerly Spyker) and China's Pang Qinghua has only helped to prolong the agony of the Saab brand, unable to return to normalcy and resume production without this stop-go . And 'news today that all employees receive the salary of Saab in June, another "blow" after almost contemporary to stop production until July 4.

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Nissan Micra: 6 million units sold since 1982

Nissan has announced that global sales of Nissan Micra (known in some markets as March) and Micra C + C at the end of May 2011 exceeded six million units. The first generation Nissan Micra has debuted in 1982 and has been produced 1.65 million units. The second set of the cheap Japanese, launched in 1992, was the first to introduce the segment, the CVT continuously variable transmission: they have been assembled 2.54 million.

Toyota Yaris, there's the official photos of the new generation

The new generation of the Toyota Yaris will be shown officially live for the first time in the next Frankfurt Motor Show to be held in the German city between 15 ... Read more ...

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New Lancia Ypsilon: already sold over 5000 units

Part rocket sales of the new Lancia Ypsilon: the small and luxurious Italian has already collected, from mid-April, 5000 orders well in Italy. A really convincing when you consider that the car was purchased even before arriving in showrooms, where the "Open Doors" presentation is scheduled for June 18 and 19.

The compact 5-door of the Chrysler 170 dealerships spread comes in the boot at a time of particular turmoil for the giant Italian-American: 15 days is operating the new supply chain Flip-Chrysler, it includes over 600 dealers ( of which 450 are in the Major Market) and e 'represented throughout Europe by the brand Lancia.

Fiat officially rises to 52% of Chrysler

'S Official: Fiat rose to 52% of Chrysler to become the new owner of the American colossus. A few days ago, the Italian manufacturer had risen to 46% of the house of Detroit pay off the debts with the Government of the USA and Canada. This additional 6% was achieved through the exercise of the option by Fiat in the pre-road map signed less than 24 months ago with the U.S.

administration and linked to the achievement of certain economic and trade, including the return just the loan to the two North American governments. This 6% is equivalent to a maneuver by $ 560 million for 98,461 Chrysler shares held by the U.S. Treasury. Sergio Marchionne (pictured), for Fiat and Chrysler said that this further evolution of the Italian-American "accelerate the integration project aimed at creating a global manufacturer.

Mercedes E-Class: more than 550,000 copies sold

Commercial milestone for next-generation Mercedes E-Class: in March 2009, launch date, were sold over 550,000 copies of the model. Specifically, 376,000 sedans were delivered well, 64,000 and 110,000 Sedans coupe. This success shows no signs of decline whereas, by January 2011, sales of the model increased by 13% to 107,278 units.

Also good data from the convertible version, launched in March last year, an increase of 229% over the same period of 2010. The E-Class sedan is the most sold in the U.S., while the second model for the market is China, followed closely by Germany. In the latter is instead the Estate has record sales numbers highest in the world.

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Chrysler officially settled the debt with the U.S. and Canada

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Fiat Freemont: Price, interior accessories, luggage size

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Audi A6 Avant: Italian prices

We quote prices and the very first official commercial information relating to the brand new Audi A6 Avant. The start of the presale is scheduled for commercial launch in May while the real will be in showrooms in September. Engine options in advance and prices: 2.8 FSI, manual, 204 hp € 45,300 8.2 FSI multitronic, 204 hp € 47,650 8.2 FSI quattro S tronic, 204 hp € 50,800 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic, 300 hp 2.0 TDI € 57,000, manual, 177 hp € 44,300 2.0 TDI multitronic, 177 € 46 650 hp 3.0 TDI, manual, 204 hp € 48,800 3.0 TDI multitronic, 204 € 51 150 hp 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic, 204 € 54 300 hp 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic , 245 hp € 55,300 Introduction Next: 3.0 TDI twin turbo four, tiptronic, 313 hp (230 kW)

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta: a new price list

There are updates for the range of Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the beautiful Italian hatchback is now available in two new productions, one that arises for the offer (available only for entry-level petrol engines and diesel) and the other The Exclusive, which instead is the new top of the range. This includes leather interior with red stitching and micro fiber fabric, passenger seat height adjustable rear seat headrests and with a third arm, with humidity sensor device detecting odors, electrically folding door mirrors, radio and telephone controls on the steering wheel, with Blue & Me speakerphone, voice commands, USB, auxins and alloy wheels 17 "with 225/45 tires.

Saab reached an agreement with Pang From Car

Saab and Spyker signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese company Pang Da Automobile Trade, which owns more than 1,100 dealers in the domestic market only and specializes in the distribution of cars. As revealed by the same Saab, Pang buy cars from a Swedish equivalent of 45 million euro (30 million immediately and 15 within the next month) and will buy 24% stake of Saab estimated 65 million euro, equal to 4.19 € per share.