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September 14, 2012

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Marchionne says CAW must reach 'stark realization' of facts

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne today warned negotiators for the company's Canadian hourly workers that they need to be more realistic in their expectations for a new labor deal and there was still a... ... >> story Published: Sep 14 8:42 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/14/12 1:33 pm ET - adds GM workers' preparations

Japan auto lobby calls for government to counter strong yen
Toyota considers raising prices on Japan-made vehicles

Japan's auto lobby today urged the government and the central bank to quickly implement measures to counter the strong yen, after it hit a seven-month high against the dollar on Thursday. ... >> story Published: Sep 14 12:26 pm U.S. Eastern time

Honda Civic set ablaze in Shanghai as anti-Japan protests spread
Honda Motor said a person burned a Civic in front of one of its dealerships in Shanghai on Thursday as tensions escalate between Japan and China over the sovereignty of an island group in the South China Sea. ... >> story Published: Sep 14 9:56 am U.S. Eastern time

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MASAHIRO TANABE
Are Japan's auto regs nontariff barriers?

Automotive trade is a key -- and a sticking point -- to the emerging Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed free-trade agreement that could spur the economies of the Americas, Asia and Oceania. ... >> Read the column Published: Sep 14 2:46 pm U.S. Eastern time

Jim Farley on what makes Ford different
Among Jim Farley's biggest challenges: Ongoing criticism of the MyFord Touch system and reviving Lincoln. In addition, he must launch a redesigned Fusion against stiff mid-sized competition. ... View the video Published: Sep 14 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time

Nick Bunkley is an enterprise reporter for Automotive News.
'Ford's next top executive': Stay tuned
The Detroit Lions have Ford Field. Neighboring Dearborn, it appears, will soon have Fields' Ford. By promoting Mark Fields to COO, Ford Motor Co. would send a clear signal that he is in line to be CEO after Alan Mulally -- try to stay calm here -- retires. Hmm, because everything seems to about marketing these days, I smell opportunity for the folks in the Glass House. ...

Read the blog Published: Sep 14 11:18 am U.S. Eastern time

Matrix replacement? Don't look at Auris
HANS GREIMEL: Toyota touts the new Auris hatchback in Japan, with its angular “keen look” styling, as a sign of the company's renewed attention to design and driving dynamics. Any plans, then, to parlay it into a next-generation Matrix? No, says Hiroya Fujita, chief engineer of the Matrix as well as the Japan-spec Corolla. ...

Read the blog Published: Sep 14 10:56 am U.S. Eastern time

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