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Infiniti and Magna Sign Complete Vehicle Assembly Agreement
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Infiniti, the luxury vehicle brand of the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Magna Steyr, an operating unit of Magna International, for the assembly of a future luxury entry level Infiniti compact vehicle. Production of the vehicle is due to start in 2014. This tentative agreement follows an engineering assignment which Magna Steyr is already intensively working on.
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Possible alliance between Hyundai and BMW
Friday, May 04, 2012
According to Reuters, BMW and Hyundai are exploring a partnership to develop new engines. The two automakers would split R&D costs for 3-, 4-, and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, which reportedly amount to nearly $2 billion.
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A full charge in 15 minutes? You better believe it!
Thursday, May 03, 2012
As announced last year, eight automobile manufacturers (Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, GM, Porsche, and Volkswagen) agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast-charging system. The result of their hard work will be on display during the Electric Vehicle Symposium 26 in Los Angeles from May 6 to 9.
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DENZA: a 100% electric company
Friday, April 27, 2012
A collaboration between BYD and Daimler has come out this week at the Beijing Auto Show, in the shape of a brand new company - DENZA. Its first prototype, quite simply named New Electric Vehicle (NEV), is promised only to the Chinese market, but could venture itself out onto the world in a no-so-distant future.
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Toyota seeks to claw back Europe
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
With sales plunging 41% in the region since 2007, Toyota is taking a three-pronged approach to get back into the European game: a leaner executive suite, new models, and a new partner in BMW.
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GM and PSA Peugeot Citroën announce global alliance
Saturday, March 03, 2012
General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën have created a global alliance in a bid to pool their strengths and increase their competitiveness on the European market. The partnership will allow the two automakers to reduce production costs, improve efficiency, cut back on greenhouse gas emission and increase their individual purchasing power.
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Facebook comes to Mercedes
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Mercedes will be integrating Facebook into the interface of the 2013 SL-Class and plans to make it standard equipment on all other 2013 models that will be introduced during the year. The question begs to be asked, though: Is it really necessary?
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Official: Toyota will use BMW engines
Friday, December 02, 2011
BMW and Toyota, two giants of the automotive world, have announced a "medium-to long-term partnership" that will see them develop and share green technologies.
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Official launch of the joint venture - BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën investing more than 100 million euros in joint competence centre for hybrid and electric drive technology - Research and Development facility in Munich up and running; production in Mulhouse to start in 2015 - open technology platform for electric powertrains to give European industry a decisive boost.
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Saab says no to saviours
Monday, October 24, 2011
It's now the eleventh hour for Saab. The automaker has broken the agreement with partners Youngman and Pang Da, who were to inject 340 million into Saab's coffers and help it avoid the financial meltdown that now seems more imminent than ever.
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GM looking at BMW partnership
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
General Motors is reportedly looking to seal a partnership with none other than BMW, in order to remain a competitive developer of fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains.
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Suzuki fed up with VW, demands divorce
Monday, September 12, 2011
For the past several months, rumours and various reports have been talking about the deteriorating relationship between Suzuki and Volkswagen. The dysfunctional alliance was officially dissolved today, Suzuki having terminated the partnership via a press release.
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Volkswagen and Porsche won't merge... for now
Friday, September 09, 2011
While everyone believed that the much-anticipated merger between Porsche and Volkswagen was a done deal, the two German automakers said they won't meet the 2011 deadline.
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Volvo, Siemens launch EV partnership
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Volvo and Siemens will work closely together on the development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology as well as the integration of those systems into the Volvo C30 Electric.
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Magna International, Canada's Tesla Motors?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Government of Ontario and Magna International will join forces and invest 432 million R&D dollars in electric vehicle parts and components, at a time when the province is making every effort to position itself as a global leader in the field.
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Infiniti's new G gets Mercedes DNA
Monday, August 29, 2011
Infiniti was supposed to unveil the next-generation G in April at the 2011 New York Auto Show, with an expected on-sale date in September, but it now looks like we'll have to wait until... 2014.
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Chrysler uses Walmart to promote Ram
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Looking to expand its experiential advertising strategy, Chrysler will soon team up with Walmart to promote Ram products among consumers.
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Suzuki and VW's relationship on rough waters
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Since the beginning, these two have been at each other's throats. Now it seems their relationship has reached its breaking point. Suzuki claims VW is trying to poach its autonomy, while VW is complaining that Suzuki isn't playing nice and is unwilling to share technology despite the 20% stake VW holds in its Asian associate.
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New Lancia Stratos production scratched by Ferrari
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The breathtaking, modern-day Lancia Stratos prototype, which got a fair share of media coverage over the last few months and seemed headed for production, might end up being a one-off project. Based on Ferrari 430 Scuderia underpinnings and mechanicals, the Stratos benefits from a 540-hp, 4.3-litre V8 and a curb weight of just 2,850 lbs (1,247 kg).
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Mazda to team up with Audi for its next rotary engine model?
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
For the past few weeks rumours have been flying on the Internet about Mazda's next rotary engine model. Sources close to the automaker say that the RX-8 will get the axe, while others believe a hybrid successor to the RX-7 is in the works. Lots of speculation, little confirmation. Now there's talk of the Japanese firm teaming up with Audi for its next rotary engine car.
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Saab finally safe? Spyker strikes deal with Chinese distributor
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saab's financial troubles would make for one action-packed movie. After Spyker Cars (who owns the Swedish automaker) struck a deal that finally ended up falling through last week, we learned this morning that Pangda, a Chinese manufacturer, stepped up to the plate with a 110 million euro investment.
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MINI and Rolls-Royce team up to redefine British luxury
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
MINI revealed the details and first images of its latest creation, the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD. The English automaker teamed up with Rolls-Royce (whose head office is in Goodwood, UK) to create a high-luxury special edition of the Cooper, of which only 1,000 units are to be produced.
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Should car manufacturers stop sponsoring the NHL?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
It doesn't happen very often but on occasion, we diehard car-nuts at the office do talk about other subjects than cars. Most of the time, it's about hockey; we are Canadian after all and yes, most of us have been rolling up rims daily and for many years.
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Does EV acceptance go through public testing?
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Any technological innovation needs some getting used to before going mainstream. Electric vehicles are no different. In order to sell them to a maximum number of people, automakers must first ensure that myths are busted and questions are answered.
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Two National Associations Join Forces to Benefit Canadian Motorists
Thursday, February 17, 2011
AJAC (the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) and CAA (the Canadian Automobile Association) are pleased to announce they have formed a partnership that will provide Canadian consumers with better access to factual, ethical and honest information on automotive topics that matter to them.
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Nissan to sell rebadged Mazda5 in Japan
Friday, January 28, 2011
Mazda and Nissan announced that they are expanding their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) projects. Starting this May, the former will share some of its ''Zoom-Zoom'' with Nissan as the latter will sell a rebadged Mazda5 in Japan.
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Chrysler to develop hydraulic hybrid minivan
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Most automakers have already or will soon have added electric or hybrid vehicles to their portfolios as a way to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. One of them is Chrysler, which just partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a new hydraulic hybrid powertrain for the Town & Country.
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Confirmed: Maserati to build a Ferrari-powered SUV
Friday, January 14, 2011
It one of the many statements made to the journalists covering the Detroit Show, Sergio Marchionne revealed that the next Maserati SUV would be motivated by a Ferrari engine.
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Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi launch the largest electric vehicle trial in Canada
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) are pleased to announce that the first five all-electric i-MiEVs have arrived in Boucherville and are currently being prepared for their new drivers. Once installation of the data logging equipment that will be used during the trials is complete, Boucherville Mayor, Jean Martel, and employees from the City of Boucherville, the Centre de santé et de services sociaux Pierre-Boucher and Hydro-Québec will be able to pick up the test vehicles, just in time for the holidays.
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Nissan and Mitsubishi announce new partnership
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced that they will be expanding their cooperation, sharing vehicles, infrastructures and expertise to create new models in the months and years to come, increasing both automakers' competitiveness around the world.
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Volkswagen teams up with Fender on car audio systems
Monday, December 13, 2010
If you play the guitar or if you're a Guitar Hero enthusiast, the name Fender will likely ring a bell. The legendary guitar and bass manufacturer will help design car audio systems for the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle and Jetta GLI.
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Luxurious Rumor: A Porsche-Bentley Partnership?
Friday, November 26, 2010
With the holiday season just around the corner, everybody gets in a sharing mood. It seems that Porsche and Bentley are starting to feel the effects, as rumors claim that the two manufacturers could be partners in a near future.
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Renault-Nissan Alliance Signs Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership with City of Toronto
Monday, September 27, 2010
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, to advance zero-emission mobility in the city. The two parties announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Toronto's City Hall, as a commitment to collaborate to promote the wide-spread adoption of electric vehicles.
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Lotus to take relationship with Toyota to new level
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Lotus commemorated their successful relationship with Toyota today (17th September) at a celebration at the British Embassy in Tokyo where Lotus CEO Dany Bahar presented Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda with a specially equipped Lotus Elise powered by the last ever Toyota 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine. The occasion marked the end of an era and the start of an even stronger relationship between the two companies.
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BMW will provide 5 cars for the Elysian Hotel
Thursday, July 15, 2010
CHICAGO - Since opening in 2009, the Elysian has set the new standard for luxury living in Chicago. Through its newest partnership with BMW of North America's Central Region, guests will now travel in the same level of style. Today, Elysian and BMW announced a partnership that will 'bring joy' to the Elysian guest's experience - on four wheels.
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Novozymes and Lignol sign deal to make biofuel from wood
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Novozymes, the world's leading producer of industrial enzymes, and Lignol Energy Corporation, a leading company in the cellulosic ethanol sector, today signed a research and development agreement to make biofuel from wood chips and other forestry residues.
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Quebec takes another step toward a greener tomorrow
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan Canada has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Québec, the City of Montréal, Québec City, Hydro-Québec and the Agence de l'efficacité énergétique du Québec to advance zero-emission mobility in Québec.
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Volkswagen Group takes majority shareholding in Italdesign Giugiaro
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The Volkswagen Group and Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. (IDG), Turin, are to intensify their successful cooperation, putting it on a new footing. This was announced by both companies at a joint press conference in Turin on Tuesday. The Volkswagen Group will take a 90.1 percent stake in IDG, including the brand name rights and patents.
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Mitsubishi Motors Go Green With Bullfrog Power Partnership
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) announced today, its new partnership with Bullfrog Power, Canada's 100 per cent green electricity provider. This alliance would make Mitsubishi the first automobile company in Canada to bullfrogpower its head office with 100 per cent clean renewable electricity.
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Saab Continue to Offer OnStar Hardware and Service to Customers
Friday, April 16, 2010
Detroit - Saab Cars North America has reached an agreement with OnStar to continue to offer OnStar subscription service to Saab customers under the automaker's new owner, Spyker Cars NV. The agreement begins with model year 2010 vehicles and applies to Saab vehicles sold in the United States.
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Chrysler Group LLC and NASA to Share Knowledge on Advanced Technologies
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Chrysler Group LLC and NASA today announced a three year alliance to share information related to advanced technologies in several areas of mutual interest. The alliance allows Chrysler Group and NASA to tap into existing and emerging space exploration and automotive technologies. The shared knowledge will be used in their respective activities.
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Canadian Program Will Test The Prius Plug-In Hybrid Under Real-World Condition
Friday, March 26, 2010
Toronto - The need for sustainable transportation is greater than ever, and as Toyota continues to prepare for transportation that relies on less fossil fuel, today it announced the first phase of a national Canadian partnership for real-world demonstrations of the all-new Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicle (Prius PHV).
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Infiniti Becomes an Official Sponsor and Partner of Cirque du Soleil
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Franklin, Tenn.- Infiniti today announced that it has partnered with the world-renowned Montreal-based entertainment group, Cirque du Soleil®, to become an Official Sponsor and exclusive Automotive Partner. The sponsorship marks a first for both Infiniti and Cirque du Soleil.
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Qatar and Volkswagen agree to intensify cooperation
Monday, March 15, 2010
The Emirate of Qatar, the Volkswagen Group, Porsche Automobil Holding SE and the State of Lower Saxony wish to strengthen their cooperation, particularly in the fields of research, development and education.
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Kia Canada Enhances Dealer Efficiency With OEConnection
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
RICHFIELD, Ohio, - OEConnection LLC, the automotive market's premier online parts and service exchange, announced today that Kia Canada will augment their existing parts distribution facilities with the creation of a virtual in-channel replacement parts warehouse using OEConnection's D2DLink web-based technology. Connecting the automaker's 166 dealership parts departments nationwide, D2DLink will enable dealership parts personnel to more efficiently source needed replacement parts.
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Volkswagen and Suzuki agreed for a partnership
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tokyo/Wolfsburg, - Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and Suzuki Motor Corporation have reached a common understanding to establish a close long-term strategic partnership. A framework agreement has been signed by representatives of both companies today.
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Volkswagen takes 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG
Monday, December 07, 2009
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has today taken a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG. The next important step on the way towards the integrated automotive group with Porsche has therefore been completed, as announced, before the end of the year. The price for the stake is E3.9 billion and is based on the enterprise value for Porsche AG calculated under a careful due diligence and valuation procedure.
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GM Board of Directors Has Decided To Retain Opel
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
DETROIT - Given an improving business environment for GM over the past few months, and the importance of Opel//Vauxhall to GM's global strategy, the GM Board of Directors has decided to retain Opel and will initiate a restructuring of its European operations in earnest.
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Ford and Azure Dynamics team up to deliver battery electric commercial van in 2010
Friday, October 30, 2009
Ford Motor Company announced today that Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) has joined in a collaborative effort to deliver a pure battery electric Ford Transit Connect van for the United States and Canadian markets in 2010. Azure will integrate its Force Drive(TM) battery electric drive train in the Transit Connect van for commercial fleet and retail use.
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BMW Group establishes joint venture with SGL Group
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The BMW Group and the SGL Group have agreed on the establishment of a joint venture for the production of carbon fibres and textile semi-finished products (CFRP) for use in vehicle construction. The total investment volume is 134 million US in the first development phase, the two companies stated on Thursday.
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Volkswagen will take a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG in first step
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft will take a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG in a first step towards an integrated automotive group with Porsche. This was agreed between Volkswagen and Porsche SE during negotiations on the contracts of implementation relating to the merger of the two companies.
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Penske Group backing out of Saturn brand purchase
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Today we learned that Penske Automotive Group (PAG) has decided to terminate discussions with General Motors to acquire Saturn. This is very disappointing news and comes after months of hard work by hundreds of dedicated employees and Saturn retailers who tried to make the new Saturn a reality.
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BMW Group and Allianz SE to intensify global cooperation
Friday, September 25, 2009
The BMW Group and Allianz SE are planning to intensify their cooperation on a global level. The CEOs of the two companies, Norbert Reithofer and Michael Diekmann, signed the respective declaration of intent in Munich yesterday.
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GM India And Reva Will Jointly Develop Electric Vehicle
Thursday, September 24, 2009
New Delhi - General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company announced today in New Delhi the signing of an agreement to cooperate in the development of electric vehicles for the India market.
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Volkswagen and LichtBlick agree energy partnership
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Volkswagen and energy supplier
LichtBlick agreed an exclusive world-wide energy partnership in Salzgitter on
Wednesday. Volkswagen is to produce the high-efficiency "EcoBlue" CHP
(combined heat and power) plant, which is to be driven by gas engines from
Volkswagen. LichtBlick will be marketing the plants as "ZuhauseKraftwerke" (home
power plants) and will be using them for a new, intelligent heat and power supply
scheme.
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Sprinter brand to join Mercedes-Benz group in Canada
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Mercedes-Benz Canada announced today that the Sprinter commercial vehicle brand will join the Mercedes-Benz group in Canada as of January 1, 2010. Well-known and respected as a benchmark in the light-duty commercial vehicle segment, the Sprinter vans offer customers the best overall value and lead the industry in the areas of safety, fuel efficiency and innovation.
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Azure Dynamics Partners with Turtle Top
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of state-of-the-art green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for the commercial transportation industry, today announced a partnership with Turtle Top, a leading body manufacturer specializing in small to mid-sized buses and specialty vehicles. The agreement provides Turtle Top customers and dealers the opportunity to select Azure's Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric drivetrain system on the Ford E-450 chassis.
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Magna and Sberbank announce revised offer for Opel
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
AURORA, ON, Canada and MOSCOW, Russia, July 21 /CNW/ - Magna International Inc. ("Magna") (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) and Savings Bank of the Russian Federation ("Sberbank") (RTS: SBER, MISEX: SBER03) today announced that Magna and Sberbank have jointly submitted a revised offer to acquire a 55% interest in Adam Opel GmbH ("Opel") as part of a proposed solution that is
intended to assure the long-term viability of Opel.
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