<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.congoo.com/css/rss.css" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Automotive-industry News - Congoo</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/feed/newschannelsfeed.aspx?chid=69&amp;catid=399</link><description>News Feed for - Automotive-industry</description><item><title>BMW and Sauber reach deal</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96653842&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:33:00</pubDate><description>German car manufacturer BMW has agreed to hand their BMW Sauber Formula One team back to founder Peter Sauber after cancelling a planned sale to Swiss based Qadbak Investments. The deal is subject to </description><source>Al Jazeera</source></item><item><title>Is Super Bowl Halftime Act Too Old?</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96602974&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T15:31:00</pubDate><description>Yesterday, when the NFL and CBS announced that 'The Who' would be the halftime act for Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7 in Miami, a news story describing the announcement referred the group as an 'ancient band.' </description><source>CNBC</source></item><item><title>Canadian Tire Signs Deal With COSTAR To Improve Automotive Infrastructure And Customer </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96669835&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T15:52:00</pubDate><description>(RTTNews) - Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC.TO: News ) announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with COSTAR Computer Systems, Canada's leading provider of automotive shop management </description><source>RTTNews.com</source></item><item><title>Audi Gears Up for World Cup Ski Events</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96655307&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T15:27:00</pubDate><description>HERNDON, Va., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi kicks off the third year of its partnership with the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) this weekend in the 2009 Aspen Winternational, the women's </description><source>Houston Chronicle</source></item><item><title>GM's Saab says talking to possible buyers</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96675257&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T15:51:00</pubDate><description>STOCKHOLM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - U.S. auto giant GM's [GM.UL] Saab Automobile said on Friday it was talking to possible buyers, days after tiny Swedish sportscar maker Koenigsegg pulled out of a deal to </description><source>Reuters</source></item><item><title>Renault to commit 300 mln euro to AvtoVAZ - Putin</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96665528&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T13:34:00</pubDate><description>RAMBOUILLET, France, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Friday French car maker Renault (RENA.PA) will commit 300 million euros to ailing Russian car firm AvtoVAZ (AVAZ.MM) </description><source>Reuters</source></item><item><title>INTERVIEW-Subaru marches on in US but more work ahead</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96648143&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T10:06:00</pubDate><description>SUBARU/ (INTERVIEW, TV, UPDATE 2):INTERVIEW-UPDATE 2-Subaru marches on in US but more work ahead * Sales continue strong run in main U.S. market * Need work improving profitability but strategy in place </description><source>Forbes.com</source></item><item><title>LA suburb's rebirth rides on electric car plant</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96509322&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T05:18:00</pubDate><description>Downey's City Council has approved an agreement aimed at luring Tesla Motors' electric car manufacturing plant to the former site of a NASA plant that helped develop the Apollo program and the space shuttle </description><source>Washington Post</source></item><item><title>Jaguar Land Rover posts Q2 net loss</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96650870&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T11:09:00</pubDate><description>MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Motors' (TAMO.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) Jaguar Land Rover unit reported a net loss of 60 million pounds in the September quarter and had debt of 90 billion rupees (1.18 billion </description><source>Reuters UK</source></item><item><title>FACTBOX-Five facts about incoming EU economy chief Rehn</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96647441&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T13:48:00</pubDate><description>Nov 27 (Reuters) - Finland's Olli Rehn was named on Friday to the key role of economic and monetary affairs commissioner in the European Union executive, in which he will drive efforts to revive the European </description><source>Reuters</source></item><item><title>1st Ld-Writethru: Geely says negotiation on Volvo acquisition goe...</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96670267&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:11:00</pubDate><description>Company: Volvo AB (VOLVY) China's Geely Holding Group said Friday it was having a "detailed and in-depth" discussion with Ford on acquiring Volvo and the negotiation over relevant terms and contracts </description><source>Zibb</source></item><item><title>Geely: Agree With Ford On Volvo Intellectual Property Rights</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96644719&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T13:25:00</pubDate><description>BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., one of the biggest local privately owned auto makers, said Friday it has reached agreement with Ford Motor Co. on intellectual property </description><source>CNN Money</source></item><item><title>Preview: 2011 Buick Regal</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96611828&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:03:00</pubDate><description>Wow! That pretty much sums up the 2011 Buick Regal. After a seven-year hiatus, the nameplate returns to a car that's heavily based on the Opel Insignia. In fact, the changes to the North American version </description><source>National Post</source></item><item><title>Swedish Volvo wins 145 bus chassis order in Jamaica - Zibb.com</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96662213&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T13:47:00</pubDate><description>- Swedish vehicle group AB Volvo (STO: VOLV B) said today it has won an order for 145 bus chassis from the Jamaican government as part of a programme, aimed at improving the urban transport system in </description><source>Zibb</source></item><item><title>Review: Twingo RenaultSport 133 Cup</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96661726&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T13:32:00</pubDate><description>The Cup runneth over if you are looking to buy a Renault Twingo with balls because RenaultSport have delivered a hotted-up version that'll meet your needs. But hold your fire: you still have to choose </description><source>Channel 4</source></item><item><title>Order for 145 Volvo Buses for Jamaica - Zibb.com</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96647438&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T11:15:00</pubDate><description>Company: Volvo AB (VOLVY) Regulatory News: Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) Buses has received an order for 145 bus chassis for Jamaica. The buses will be used as part of the Jamaican government's initiative </description><source>Zibb</source></item><item><title>REFILE-UPDATE 2-Renault pledges aid to help Russia partner</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96681700&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:45:00</pubDate><description>* Renault, Nissan to contribute 300 mln eur * Renault exec sees 2010 Russian car mkt below 1.6 mln units (Adds Esteve comments on deal, background) RAMBOUILLET, France, Nov 27 (Reuters) - French carmaker </description><source>Reuters</source></item><item><title>UPDATE 2-Russia pledges Renault AvtoVAZ deal aid-French govt</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96678879&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:36:00</pubDate><description>* Renault, Nissan to contribute 300 mln eur * Renault exec sees 2010 Russian car mkt below 1.6 mln units (Adds Esteve comments on deal, background) RAMBOUILLET, France, Nov 27 (Reuters) - French carmaker </description><source>Reuters</source></item><item><title>Black Friday weekend car buyers: Here are the best deals</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96678185&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:29:00</pubDate><description>While everyone else is hitting the malls, some savvy shoppers are heading to car dealers looking for bargains. This weekend could be one of the busiest around in the car trade. "It seems that value-seeking </description><source>USA Today</source></item><item><title>Why Renault's Latest Russia Deal Looks Smart</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96677484&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:22:00</pubDate><description>Renaultâ??s partnership with struggling Russian automaker Avtovaz got a fresh infusion of cash on Nov. 27 â?? and happily for Renault, Russian taxpayers will foot most of the bill. In a deal announced </description><source>BusinessWeek</source></item><item><title>STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-VW gains, rebounds from strong losses</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96675976&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:05:00</pubDate><description>Shares in Volkswagen (VOWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) gain 7.9 percent, outperforming the pan-European DJ Stoxx European Auto Index as traders say the stock has catch-up potential after strong losses </description><source>Reuters UK</source></item><item><title>Preview: 2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96638380&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T16:02:00</pubDate><description>The X1 is the latest in BMW's growing range of Sport Activity Vehicles -- please don't be calling them SUVs or sport-brutes. Now, I was impressed after driving the camouflaged mule a year ago -- the finished </description><source>National Post</source></item><item><title>TIMELINE-Renault commits to Russian car giant AvtoVAZ</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96668728&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T14:51:00</pubDate><description>Nov 27 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Friday French car maker Renault will commit 300 million euros to ailing Russian car firm AvtoVAZ via a technology transfer. Following are </description><source>Forbes.com</source></item><item><title>Russia, Renault agree on Avtovaz restructuring</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96556332&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T15:36:00</pubDate><description>FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Renault SA and other shareholders of troubled Russian car manufacturer Avtovaz said Friday that they have agreed on an overhaul of the company that includes debt restructuring </description><source>MarketWatch</source></item><item><title>Porsche Panamera 4S</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96665564&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=399</link><pubDate>2009-11-27T13:32:00</pubDate><description>Until Porsche went ahead with the Panamera, the idea of a five-door sportscar from the German carmaker seemed a pipe dream. Now the dream is reality. We first encountered the huge new Panamera in 493bhp </description><source>Channel 4</source></item></channel></rss>