Headline Roundup: Motor On

Posted by Stephanie Startz on November 4, 2009 07:09 AM

GM backs out of Opel deal with Magna International. [WSJ]

Toyota considers evolving the Prius into a family of vehiches. [MediaPost]

Renault SA revives the legendary Gordine brand. [WSJ]

Chinese environmentalist Su Wei calls Hummer a "garbage brand." [Newsweek]

Kraft defends its Cadbury bid, generates $9 billion in financing. [Times of London]

China approves Disney theme park for Shanghai. [NY Times]

Marks & Spencer to sell branded grocery products. [WSJ]

Tool manufacturers Black & Decker and Stanley Works to merge. [WaPo]

(More headlines: Twinings, Adidas, Glenfiddich in China.)

Fashion brands switching retail partnerships are confusing to shoppers. [NY Times]

Primark owner ABF sees revenues rise from bargain shoppers. [Times of London]

Twinings to move operations out of Britain to Poland and China. [Times of London]

Should brand loyalty guide an investors portfolio? [WSJ]

Tennis star Andy Murray signs 5-year $10 million deal with Adidas. [Times of London]

Glenfiddich launches campaign seeking brand ambassadors in China. [Media Asia]