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March 6, 2012

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BMW in talks with GM on future technologies, Reithofer says

BERLIN (Reuters) -- BMW is in talks with General Motors on future technologies such as fuel cells and may extend cooperation with PSA Peugeot Citroen on gasoline engines, CEO Norbert Reithofer said.
The world's largest maker of luxury vehicles "can ... >> story Published: Mar 6 9:52 am U.S. Eastern time

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Automakers prepare for deepening sales declines in Europe

GENEVA (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co., BMW AG, Toyota Motor Corp. and their competitors are preparing for a deeper slump in European sales after deliveries at the beginning of the year were at the low end of their expectations.
"The market is very ... >> story Published: Mar 6 10:49 am U.S. Eastern time

GM's Girsky says PSA just one step in Opel fix

GENEVA (Reuters) -- General Motors Co's alliance with French peer PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is just one part of GM's plan to fix its loss-making Opel unit, Vice Chairman Steve Girsky said, though he declined to say what would come next in the plan.
Girsky, ... >> story Published: Mar 6 6:22 am U.S. Eastern time / Last changed: 3/6/12 11:57 am ET [REG]

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