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21 May 2013 Last updated at 06:37 ET

Former Saab cars chiefs arrested

Three former top executives from car maker Saab Automobile have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of accounting fraud charges.

Car sales across Europe rose in April for the first time in 18 months, helped by strong demand in the UK and by the early Easter break.

Japanese car manufacturer Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2015 as engine suppliers to the McLaren team. BBC Sport

Nissan profit up but China sales dip

Japanese carmaker Nissan reports a small rise in full-year profits, but sales in its key market of China fell following a territorial row between Japan and China.
Tesla Motors sparks up first profit

Electric car maker Tesla Motors drives into profit for the first time in its 10-year history, reporting a profit of $15m (£9.65m).
China approves GM's Cadillac plant
Toyota profits double on weak yen
Honda UK achieves job cut targets
Europe weakness hits BMW profits
GM profits pulled lower by Opel
US car sales drive to six-year high
GM withdraws 'offensive' car ad

UK car sales for March defy EU trend

UK new car registrations outperformed expectations in March, jumping almost 6% against a year ago, the car industry body says.
Petrol sales plunge over five years
Fuel duty rise cancelled in UK

Hyundai and Kia in US car recalls

Hyundai Motor and its Kia Motors affiliate are recalling more than 1.8 million cars and sports utility vehicles in the US.
GM profits up despite European loss
Beetle a VW brand ambassador

Chrysler pulls down Fiat profits

The third largest US carmaker Chrysler's first-quarter net profits fall 65%, resulting in a sharp fall in profits for majority owner Fiat.
Ford results dented by European loss
'Not obviously Chinese'

Ford announces entry into Burma

US carmaker Ford becomes the latest foreign company to announce plans to enter the Burmese market, after investment sanctions are suspended.
Honda profits boosted by weaker yen
Hyundai Motor profits drop 15%

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