rorty:::tort: DAILY: Stainmaster carpet producer may help ease shortage of auto resin | Mercedes CLA concept previews expanded compact line | Hyundai gives Santa Fe an upscale makeover to boost global sales

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April 19, 2012

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Stainmaster carpet producer may help ease looming shortage of auto resin nylon12
DuPont CEO also expects additional automotive demand

DETROIT -- The makers of Stainmaster carpet may help prevent a shutdown of automotive production resulting from a recent shortage of resin.
Wichita, Kan.-based Invista Inc. confirmed that its Victoria, Texas, plant is working at capacity to produce ... >> story Published: Apr 19 2:52 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 4/19/12 4:00 pm ET

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BEIJING AUTO SHOW
Mercedes CLA concept previews expanded compact line

Small doesn't have to be dull and boxy.
That's the message Mercedes-Benz plans to pitch as it prepares to unveil the CLA Concept Style Coupe at the Beijing auto show. The concept will offer design hints for the new Mercedes-Benz A/B compact vehicles ... >> story Published: Apr 19 2:02 pm U.S. Eastern time

Hyundai gives Santa Fe an upscale makeover to boost global sales
U.S. launch set for July

SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai is aiming to sell 152,000 revamped Santa Fe SUVs globally this year, as it seeks to hold off a surge from high-end foreign brands at home.
The vehicle is scheduled to launch in June in Europe, in the United States ... >> story Published: Apr 19 12:31 am U.S. Eastern time [REG]

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	Price	Daily change	52-week high / low
General Motors	24.01	-0.58%	33.47 / 19.00
Ford	11.66	-1.10%	16.18 / 9.05
Top Performers	Price	Daily change	52-week high / low
Tesla	33.16	+1.53%	39.95 / 21.50
Penske	26.86	+0.71%	26.88 / 14.87
Continental AG*	91.30	+0.56%	110.24 / 52.75
Nissan*	20.55	+0.49%	22.23 / 16.18
Toyota*	81.79	+0.29%	87.15 / 60.37
Bottom Performers	Price	Daily change	52-week high / low
Gentex	21.35	-16.01%	32.21 / 21.84
American Axle	10.57	-5.03%	13.44 / 6.77
Asbury	26.51	-2.86%	28.90 / 14.96
BorgWarner	81.45	-2.84%	87.45 / 54.59
Dana	14.08	-2.63%	19.00 / 9.45

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Mike Colias covers General Motors for Automotive News
Beijing show offers respite for weary GM execs
Next week's Beijing auto show probably can't come soon enough for General Motors' top brass. For at least a week, GM execs should be able to sidestep the chorus of questions from the media and investors about GM's game plan to stem the tide of red ink flowing from Europe. ...

Read the blog Published: Apr 19 4:05 pm U.S. Eastern time

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