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FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2005, file photo a Toyota Prius hybrid ...

(AP) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:35:00 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2005, file photo a Toyota Prius hybrid compact car is exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari, east of Tokyo. Toyota is slashing managers' bonus pay 20 percent as the Japanese automaker tackles a massive recall in the U.S. and deep losses for the second fiscal year straight. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

In this photo released by the Xinhua news agency, a model poses ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:20:42 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by the Xinhua news agency, a model poses by the concept vehicle CHCO11 of Great Wall Motor in the 7th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Lu Hanxin)

In this photo released by the Xinhua news agency, a concept ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:18:35 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by the Xinhua news agency, a concept vehicle coupe of Guangzhou Automobile Group is displayed in the 7th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Lu Hanxin)

The new Saab 95 is pictured at the Frankfurt International Auto ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:56:21 GMT

(Reuters) - The new Saab 95 is pictured at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele

The head of Swedish luxury carmaker Koenigsegg Christian von ...

(AFP/SCANPIX/File) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:42 GMT

(AFP/SCANPIX/File) - The head of Swedish luxury carmaker Koenigsegg Christian von Koenigsegg with a Saab 9-5 automobile at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt in September 2009. Koenigsegg said Tuesday it was giving up its bid to acquire Saab Automobile from its US parent company General Motors, saying costly delays made the deal too uncertain.(AFP/SCANPIX/File/Bjorn Larsson Rosvall)

Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of Swedish luxury car builder ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:07:31 GMT

(Reuters) - Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of Swedish luxury car builder Koenigsegg, poses with a Saab 9-5 automobile at the Frankfurt Auto Show in this September 15, 2009 file photo. A deal by General Motors Co to sell its Saab brand collapsed on Tuesday when Koenigsegg pulled out in a move that threatens the Swedish luxury brand with closure. GM had been aiming to close a deal by the end of next month to sell Saab to a partnership led by Koenigsegg and backed by China's Beijing Automotive Industrial Holding Ltd. Picture taken September 15, 2009. REUTERS/Bjorn Larsson Rosvall/Scanpix/Files (SWEDEN TRANSPORT BUSINESS IMAGES OF THE DAY) NO COMMERCIAL SALES. SWEDEN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SWEDEN

FILE - This is a Sept. 15, 2009 file photo of Swedish automobile ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:31:54 GMT

(AP) - FILE - This is a Sept. 15, 2009 file photo of Swedish automobile maker Christian von Koenigsegg as he poses with a Saab 9-5 automobile at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The Koenigsegg Group AB says Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 it is abandoning plans to buy Saab Automobile from General Motors Corp. (AP Photo / Bjorn Larsson Rosvall, file)

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, a model ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:22:32 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, a model stands next to a Rolls-Royce car during the 7th Guangzhou International Auto Show opened in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Some 720 vehicles from over 60 auto makers are on show, Xinhua said. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Lu Hanxin)

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, visitors ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:12:30 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, visitors crowd the exhibition floor during the 7th Guangzhou International Auto Show opened in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Some 720 vehicles from over 60 auto makers are on show, Xinhua said. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Lu Hanxin)

SUBARU INTRODUCES 2010 IMPREZA(R) WRX(R) STI(R) SPECIAL EDITION ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:06:32 GMT

(AP) - SUBARU INTRODUCES 2010 IMPREZA(R) WRX(R) STI(R) SPECIAL EDITION AND IMPREZA WRX LIMITED AT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW. (PRNewsFoto/Subaru of America, Inc.)

Spanish long distance swimmer David Meca (L) and motor racing ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:29 GMT

(Reuters) - Spanish long distance swimmer David Meca (L) and motor racing driver Marc Gene sit in the French car manufacturer Peugeot's Peugeot BB1 concept car in Madrid November 20, 2009. REUTERS/ Nacho Doce (SPAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

Spanish Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian sits in the Peugeot ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Spanish Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian sits in the Peugeot BB1 concept car in Madrid November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (SPAIN TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS)

Spanish Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian sits in the concept ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:14 GMT

(Reuters) - Spanish Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian sits in the concept car Peugeot BB1 by French car manufacturer Peugeot in Madrid November 20, 2009. REUTERS/ Nacho Doce (SPAIN TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

A child plays with a balloon near Chinese models taking part ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:00 GMT

(AP) - A child plays with a balloon near Chinese models taking part in a competition for the top auto show model contest at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese models prepare to take part in a competition for the ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:22 GMT

(AP) - Chinese models prepare to take part in a competition for the top auto show model at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese models prepare to take part in a competition for the ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:47 GMT

A receptionist reacts as she chats with her colleague at the ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:55:47 GMT

(AP) - A receptionist reacts as she chats with her colleague at the Chevrolet booth at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A model pose next to a Suzuki on display at an auto show in ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:23 GMT

(AP) - A model pose next to a Suzuki on display at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Mannequins used as a publicity gimmick are seen at an auto show ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:50:32 GMT

(AP) - Mannequins used as a publicity gimmick are seen at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A visitor wearing a mask visits an auto show in Beijing Friday, ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:51 GMT

(AP) - A visitor wearing a mask visits an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A model pose next to a Chevrolet Camaro on display at an auto ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:23 GMT

(AP) - A model pose next to a Chevrolet Camaro on display at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese female car models tease a mascot for a website about ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:01 GMT

(AP) - Chinese female car models tease a mascot for a website about cars at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A mascot for a website about cars is seen at an auto show in ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39:21 GMT

(AP) - A mascot for a website about cars is seen at an auto show in Beijing Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. China is one of the few auto market still enjoying robust growth despite the global financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A Chrysler 200C concept car is seen on display at the Walter ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:07:55 GMT

(Reuters) - A Chrysler 200C concept car is seen on display at the Walter P. Chrysler museum in Auburn Hills, Michigan June 19, 2009. REUTERS/Molly Riley

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2009 file photo, Nissan Motor Co. CEO ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:59:14 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2009 file photo, Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn poses with the automaker's 'Leaf' zero-emission electric vehicle at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, near Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye, file)

Fair visitors inspect a Seat Leon car at an auto show in Frankfurt/Main ...

(AFP/DDP/File) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:03:46 GMT

(AFP/DDP/File) - Fair visitors inspect a Seat Leon car at an auto show in Frankfurt/Main in 2005. SEAT, the ailing Spanish subsidiary of German auto giant Volkswagen, said Thursday it planned to cut production at its plant in northeastern Spain next year due to a downturn in demand.(AFP/DDP/File/Martin Oeser)

Mazda provides a sneak-peek of the all-new 2011 MAZDA2. The ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:19:06 GMT

(AP) - Mazda provides a sneak-peek of the all-new 2011 MAZDA2. The long-anticipated MAZDA2 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

The new Kia 2010 Forte Coupe is displayed at the press preview ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:04:59 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - The new Kia 2010 Forte Coupe is displayed at the press preview for the New York Auto Show April 9, 2009 in New York City. Kia Motors, South Korea's second-largest automaker, said Tuesday it had begun production at its first plant in the United States.(AFP/Getty Images/Spencer Platt)

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2009 file photo, the General Motors ...

(AP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:49:45 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2009 file photo, the General Motors logo is seen on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. General Motors Co. said Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

FILE -- In this Sept. 15, 2009 file photo Porsche cars are seen ...

(AP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:20:06 GMT

(AP) - FILE -- In this Sept. 15, 2009 file photo Porsche cars are seen on the first press day of the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany. Porsche Automobil Holding SE said Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 that it had a pretax loss of 4.4 billion Euro (US$6.6 billion) in the past financial year, a result dragged down by costs related to its attempted takeover of Volkswagen AG. The loss for the year that ended July 31 compared with a pre-tax profit the previous year of 8.6 billion Euro and was driven by writedowns for options on Volkswagen shares, the company said. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Nissan Motor president and CEO Carlos Ghosn displays the new ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:03:06 GMT

(AFP/File) - Nissan Motor president and CEO Carlos Ghosn displays the new concept vehicle, the "Land Glider", a tandem-ride ultra light-weight electric vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. Electric cars could help China and other countries reduce their dependency on oil but the government must provide incentive to make the shift, Ghosn said.(AFP/File/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

Models pose on a customized BMW at an auto show in Shanghai ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:04:25 GMT

(AFP/File) - Models pose on a customized BMW at an auto show in Shanghai in April. BMW and its Chinese partner will invest five billion yuan ($732 million) to expand production capacity in the world's biggest car market, the German auto maker has said.(AFP/File/Peter Parks)

A Lexus logo on glass reflects a Toyota Motor Corp logo at the ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:33:11 GMT

(Reuters) - A Lexus logo on glass reflects a Toyota Motor Corp logo at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Chiba, east of Tokyo October 21, 2009. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Visitors look at the Fluence Z.E. (zero emission) concept car ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:49:32 GMT

(Reuters) - Visitors look at the Fluence Z.E. (zero emission) concept car displayed during an exhibition of electric vehicles at the Renault Champs Elysees showroom in Paris November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS)

A Twizy Z.E. (zero emission) concept car is displayed during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:47:24 GMT

(Reuters) - A Twizy Z.E. (zero emission) concept car is displayed during an exhibition of electric vehicle at the Renault Champs Elysees showroom in Paris November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS)

A Zoe Z.E. (zero emission) concept car is displayed during an ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:46:01 GMT

(Reuters) - A Zoe Z.E. (zero emission) concept car is displayed during an exhibition of electric vehicles at the Renault Champs Elysees showroom in Paris November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS)

A Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicle is displayed on the show ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:12:26 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - A Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicle is displayed on the show floor during the second press preview day at the Detroit International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, January 2009. Toyota Motor, the world's largest automaker, announced Thursday a surprise return to profit and narrowed its loss forecast for the full year, helped by demand for fuel-efficient cars.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Bryan Mitchell)

A Toyota electric car at an auto show in Detroit, Michigan. ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:20 GMT

(AFP/File) - A Toyota electric car at an auto show in Detroit, Michigan. The manufacturer said Thursday it had returned to profit in the three months to September and upgraded its outlook for the rest of the year thanks to demand for fuel-efficient cars.(AFP/File/Stan Honda)

Attendants smile behind the Toyota Motor Corp booth are seen ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:36:37 GMT

(Reuters) - Attendants smile behind the Toyota Motor Corp booth are seen at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Chiba, east of Tokyo in this October 21, 2009 file photo. The automaker reported a surprise quarterly profit and slashed its annual loss forecast by more than half as sales and cost cutting beat its forecasts, putting it on track to follow Japanese rivals into the black next year. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

FILE - In this July 26, 2009 file photo, a child smiles while ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:09:04 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this July 26, 2009 file photo, a child smiles while posing next to a Nissan's model on display at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing, China. Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 it climbed back into the black in the latest quarter and predicted a smaller yearly loss thanks to recovering demand for its cars in China and other markets. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, FILE)

FILE - In this April 20, 2009 file photo, journalists film Nissan's ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:58:47 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this April 20, 2009 file photo, journalists film Nissan's new concept vehicle Nuvu at the Shanghai International Auto Show on its opening day in Shanghai, China. Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 it climbed back into the black in the latest quarter and predicted a smaller yearly loss thanks to recovering demand for its cars in China and other markets. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2009, Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:37:38 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2009, Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn speak at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari near Tokyo, Japan. Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan says Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, it has climbed back into the black in the latest quarter and is predicting a smaller yearly loss. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye, FILE)

The detail of a GMC truck on display at at an automobile show ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:22:49 GMT

(AFP) - The detail of a GMC truck on display at at an automobile show in Las Vegas. The British government said Wednesday it would work closely with the US auto-maker after it scrapped an on-again, off-again plan to sell its big European division, Opel, that had triggered a political and diplomatic controversy.(AFP/Robyn Beck)

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2009 file photo, the Audi logo is seen ...

(AP) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:17:23 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2009 file photo, the Audi logo is seen on a car on display at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany. German carmaker Audi AG said Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 its operating income fell 54 percent in the third quarter as the global downturn affected demand in most regions and costs increased because of new launches. (AP Photo/Daniel Roland, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2008 file photo the emblem of truck ...

(AP) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:14 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2008 file photo the emblem of truck maker MAN is pictured on a vehicle, seen at the 62nd IAA International Motor Show Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, northern Germany. German truck and bus maker MAN SE said Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 its third quarter net income fell sharply as demand for its products dropped in the downturn. MAN, based in Munich, said net income for the quarter fell to 6 million euro (US$8.8 million) in the July-September period, compared with 302 million euro in the third quarter of 2008. (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach, File)

Geely automobile, one of China's major independent car makers, ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:26:53 GMT

(AFP/File) - Geely automobile, one of China's major independent car makers, shows off its GE limousine at the 2009 Shanghai auto show. Ford Motor Co, the number-two US automaker, has said it had tapped Geely as preferred bidder for Volvo Cars, its premium Swedish nameplate.(AFP/File/Li Xin)

Geely automobile, one of China's major independent car makers, ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:40:42 GMT

(AFP/File) - Geely automobile, one of China's major independent car makers, shows off its GE at the Shanghai auto show in April 2009. Ford Motor Co., the number-two US automaker, said Wednesday it had tapped Chinese peer Geely as preferred bidder for Volvo Cars, its premium Swedish nameplate.(AFP/File/Li Xin)

The Geely logo is shown at the Chinese automaker's display ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:01:46 GMT

(Reuters) - The Geely logo is shown at the Chinese automaker's display during the media preview at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit January 15, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

FILE - In this July 25, 2009 file photo, visitors look at some ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:05:32 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this July 25, 2009 file photo, visitors look at some of the latest models by Japanese automaker Honda, foreground, at the Beijing Auto Show in the Chinese capital. Japanese automakers are experiencing a production boom in China with Toyota, Honda and Nissan setting records for September — the latest signs of an emerging recovery for Japan's auto industry. Honda Motor Co.'s production set a record for the company in both China and Asia overall for September, although total overseas production has been declining for a year, it said in a statement Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Elizabeth Dalziel, File)

An attendant uses a cloth to polish the logo of Honda Motor ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:07:50 GMT

(Reuters) - An attendant uses a cloth to polish the logo of Honda Motor Co at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Chiba, east of Tokyo, October 22, 2009. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao