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Chrysler recalls 31,497 commercial vans in U.S. to replace head restraints

Chrysler recalls 31,497 commercial vans in U.S. to replace head restraints

Chrysler Group said on Monday that it is recalling an estimated 31,497 commercial full-size vans in the United States to replace their head restraints.

By Ben Klayman in Detroit

Europe's carmakers walk tightrope between low cost and high spec

Europe's carmakers walk tightrope between low cost and high spec

Carmakers are betting on style and recycling in the battle for Europe's burgeoning small car market, adding hi-tech safety and entertainment features while often using older vehicle underpinnings as a way to keep prices down.

By EDWARD TAYLOR

BMW, Mercedes standardize cars to help buyers and boost margins

BMW, Mercedes standardize cars to help buyers and boost margins

Premium carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW are aiming to sell more standardized cars and services to boost profit margins and simplify the complex list of options for buyers -- while also given them the choice of a bespoke car if they want.

By EDWARD TAYLOR AND IRENE PREISINGER

Daimler cuts car market forecast as Europe wobbles

Daimler cuts car market forecast as Europe wobbles

German luxury automaker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) has cut its growth forecast for the global car market, blaming cooler demand in emerging markets and a plunge in Russian sales which has put a fledgling European industry recovery in jeopardy.

By EDWARD TAYLOR AND LAURENCE FROST

GM and Isuzu to jointly develop mid-size pick-up truck

GM and Isuzu to jointly develop mid-size pick-up truck

General Motors (GM.N) and Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors (7202.T) have agreed to jointly develop a mid-size pick-up truck for sale in major markets around the world excluding North America, the two companies said on Friday.

By Maki Shiraki and Chris Gallagher in Tokyo and Ben Klayman in Detroit; Writing by Yoko Kubota; Editing by Mark Potter

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JAGUAR'S 575-HP F-TYPE PROJECT 7

The automaker is already advertising the F-Type as the fastest production Jaguar vehicle ever produced.

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