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Spain announces $5.3 billion in aid for domestic auto industry

Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Seat Ibiza Ecomotive The United States, the United Kingdom and France have already announced plans to stimulate the ailing automakers and suppliers that do business in their countries, so it's not too surprising to hear that Spain has joined in the ranks as well. Like those other bailout packages, the Spanish government is highlighting the need to invest in eco-friendly automotive technologies. According to data provided by the Spanish government, 350,000 people are employed in auto-related ... Read more →

French automakers get $11.8 billion bailout Jeremy Korzeniewski

Following in the footsteps of similar programs in the United States and the United Kingdom, the French government has approved a bailout of sorts for its domestic automakers and their financial arms. ...

UK government wants 2.5 billion auto loans used for green projects Jeremy Korzeniewski

The UK government has promised a series of loans to automakers and suppliers in Britain that's supposed to help them navigate the tough economic conditions that the industry now finds itself in. ...

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Spain announces $5.3 billion in aid for domestic auto industry 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Seat Ibiza Ecomotive The United States, the United Kingdom and France have already announced plans to stimulate the ailing automakers and suppliers that do business in their countries, so it's not too surprising to hear that Spain has joined in the ...

French automakers get $11.8 billion bailout 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

Following in the footsteps of similar programs in the United States and the United Kingdom, the French government has approved a bailout of sorts for its domestic automakers and their financial arms. Portions of these funds are to be used to further the development of green automotive technologies, ...

UK government wants 2.5 billion auto loans used for green projects 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

The UK government has promised a series of loans to automakers and suppliers in Britain that's supposed to help them navigate the tough economic conditions that the industry now finds itself in. According to Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, "The ...

Bill Ford to turn automaker into "Green Oval"? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Bill Ford, great-grandson of Henry Ford himself, is reportedly hedging his bets on green technology for the automaker that bears his name. Ford has spoken directly with President-elect Barack Obama about energy, especially as it relates to the automotive industry, and the Blue Oval exec likes what ...


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