Automobile Industry News--4.27.12

Romney continues to be wrong on auto industry rescue Seacoastonline.com His rigid version of capitalist orthodoxy demanded that GM be allowed to go into uncontrolled bankruptcy, so that some unknown savior would then come along and resurrect the former flagship of the American automobile industry. See all stories on this topic »

Brazilian company Effa Motors to manufacture vehicles of China's Harbin HF ... Macauhub Brazilian company Effa Motors has signed a technology transfer deal with China's Harbin HF Automobile Industry Group Co (Hafei) to manufacture vans and light goods vehicles for the Chinese company, the automotive trade press reported in Brazil. See all stories on this topic »

Strong Demand from Developing Economies to Surge Growth in the Global ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 Follow us on LinkedIn - Demand for engineered plastics such as Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is largely dependent on the growth trends in key end use industries including automotive, electrical and electronics, ... See all stories on this topic »

Maine Voices: Chevy Volt highlights US auto industry's ingenuity, innovation Press Herald It is the world's first mass-produced electric automobile with a range-extending on-board gasoline generator. For the first 35 to 40 miles after a full charge, the Volt runs on its massive lithium-ion battery, which powers two electric motors attached ... See all stories on this topic »

The Electric Car Market Expands RenewableEnergyWorld.com (blog) With this many car-makers trying to make their way into the electric car industry, this is the perfect time to invest in electric vehicles. As more and more automobile companies try to enter this arena of electricity, more and more competition will ... See all stories on this topic »

Chinese love fancy cars, but most can't afford one The National BEIJING // Anyone who doubts China has become the centre of the global car industry should visit this year's motor show in Beijing. The crush of visitors, evident even on the new subway line leading to the China International Exhibition Centre in ... See all stories on this topic » The National

Car Culture: Freedom Brought to You by the American Auto Industry, Hello ... urbanmilwaukee Welcome to the first installment of Car Culture. It will be a place for us to talk, think, and explore our addiction to the automobile. Don't fear, it's not about how much I hate cars, and isn't about forcing you to take the bus or 'worse' yet ride ... See all stories on this topic » urbanmilwaukee

Industry Posts A Strong First Quarter MediaPost Communications "The old problem of over-production is now turning into an under-production issue –neither of the scenarios are ideal for a car maker," he said. But he points out that the automaker now has the best balanced portfolio in recent memory, ... See all stories on this topic »

Chrysler/Fiat start from behind to tap China market USA TODAY Analyst Joe Phillippi of AutoTrends, says Fiat does not have a partner on par with General Motors' 50/50 deal with mega conglomerate Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC). "GM has the big gorilla on their team," Phillippi says. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Chrysler profit best in 13 years The Detroit News Marchionne said that while the US auto industry as a whole is on the rebound, "I think it's also fair to say that Chrysler is firing on all cylinders." He noted that the Auburn Hills automaker continues to buoy the bottom line of Fiat SpA, ... See all stories on this topic »