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April 17, 2012

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Union urges Canada to adopt national automobile policies

TORONTO (Bloomberg) -- Canada should adopt a national auto policy and investigate the possibility of establishing a domestic car company to safeguard employment in the industry, the Canadian Auto Workers union said.
The nation should negotiate ... >> story Published: Apr 17 9:24 am U.S. Eastern time

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Ford’s Mulally prepared for gradual growth in battery car demand

LOS ANGELES (Bloomberg) -- Ford CEO Alan Mulally says the carmaker’s goal to more than double deliveries of electric-drive autos won’t stall should initial sales of the new battery-powered Focus hatchback start at a slower-than-planned pace.
>> story Published: Apr 17 10:06 am U.S. Eastern time

Dodge Dart’s price is right, analysts say, but what about reliability?

DETROIT -- The 2013 Dodge Dart compact is priced to compete, but much of the car’s success depends on its reliability, automotive analysts say.
The Dart, Chrysler Group’s first compact sedan since the company stopped making the Neon in ... >> story Published: Apr 17 4:15 pm U.S. Eastern time

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