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07th September 2009
A few weeks ago, Ford Motor Co. was embroiled in a controversy after settling the class-action lawsuit by giving discount coupons worth $300 to $500 to complainants instead of giving them monetary compensation.
During the 1990s, Ford Explorer has been ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
If General Motors Corp. (GM ) were any other company, its problems would have sorted themselves out a long time ago. Logic says that when your cash holdings exceed your entire valuation in the stock market, some Wall Street shark is going to swoop in, sna... Read >
Author: Jolena Carey15th May 2009
Steel, the biodegradable super-metal, is incorporated into countless facets of human life. One of the most widespread uses for steel is the manufacturing of automobiles. The cars that we drive are made up of this lightweight, durable material. However,... Read >
Author: Netvantage Marketing02nd February 2009
Detroit (America): The car company Chrysler LLC is struggling to stall the ever fast declining sales in cars, so therefore, in an attempt to put sellers back in the driving seat and revive sales into first gear, the firm will begin offering o% financing o... Read >
Author: Catherine02nd February 2009
Detroit (America): The car company Chrysler LLC is struggling to stall the ever fast declining sales in cars, so therefore, in an attempt to put sellers back in the driving seat and revive sales into first gear, the firm will begin offering o% financing o... Read >
Author: Catherine White23rd July 2008
General Motors Corp. and its China joint ventures showcased a record number of vehicles with GMC truck parts and GMC truck accessories earlier this week at Auto Shanghai 2007.
Both products of the GMC and its China joint ventures were introduced by GM C... Read >
Author: rimmy25th April 2008
Corey's Customers for Sales and Service- 723-1655. be sure to check out Nelson's Auto Sales, located on highway 169, south in Humboldt, Iowa. Sorry, but Javascript is not enabled in your browser!
Our site features current inventory, photos and specific... Read >
Author: ebet sanders05th April 2008
General Motors Corp. shut down its Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Detroit due to parts shortages caused by American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc.’s monthlong strike. The strike made by GM’s supplier affected just over 39,000 hourly workers.
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Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd April 2008
Chevrolet Volt never fails to mesmerize spectators of the most prestigious auto show in the industry. This is why in less than no time the plug-in hybrid has become the hottest sensation in the auto realm. No wonder why battery manufacturers rush to sup... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd April 2008
Saab, a division of General Motors Corp., recently introduced the 2008 9-3 SportCombi. Some aficionados find it odd; others find it chic.
The maker of Saab OEM parts, famed for its front-wheel-drive vehicles with fuel-efficient engines, has struggle... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd April 2008
Detroit’s Big 3 plans to consolidate dealerships to cut costs. The savings will be used to finance the turnaround plans in order for them to return to profitability in accordance with their timeline.
Due to the declining market share, many Big 3 de... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle27th March 2008
Workers in Motor City weigh buyouts knowing that that their future pay will likely be much lesser. Tough times like this need tough decisions. And Detroit autoworkers have to make tough decisions as soon as possible.
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger wa... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle21st February 2008
Frank Oresnik's Chevy truck dubbed ‘old girl’ recently passed the one million-mile mark thanks to an engine built in Flint.
"This engine is a real marvel," Oresnik said in a telephone interview with The Flint Journal. "It keeps this truck going a... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle15th February 2008
Chrysler LLC is asking the court to lift stay order it has issued to preclude it from repossessing equipment held by Plastech Engineered Products Inc., an auto parts supplier.
The supplier repeated financial and quality issues forced the automaker to... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle14th February 2008
The spotlight is zooming in on America as a champion in transforming road machines into green vehicles. But a small country with just 4.2 million cars has started the initiative ages ago and is now far ahead. With the help of a number of auto giants, Sw... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle13th February 2008
The upcoming 2008 Outsourcing World Summit® in Orlando will draw hundreds of outsourcing professionals from around the globe representing all industry segments, with information technology and services among the largest sectors attending.
The Internat... Read >
Author: fleming07th February 2008
Quite obviously, vehicles are gradually shifting to an environmentally friendly nature. Cars have started the trend and the gas-guzzling vehicles are expected to follow. Wiping the gas-sipping image, General Motors Corp. will be offering a green version... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd February 2008
Automaker and analysts in China said last Wednesday that the disruption at the operations of production due to fierce winter weather should be short-lived and annual output is unlikely to be affected. Most of the firms can comfortably make up lost produ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle31st January 2008
Automakers are facing a thorny requirement of meeting the 2020 standards which call for the manufacture of vehicles with an average fuel economy of 35 miles per gallon. But automakers fear consumers are not willing to pay more for the technology they ar... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle31st January 2008
Let there be light. But Cadillac wants a no ordinary light on the new Escalade. And so there were light emitting diodes.
The 2008 Escalade Platinum will be the first to utilize the dependable and chic LED headlamps. When the sport utility hits showro... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle20th January 2008
Volkswagen AG widened its lead in China over General Motors Corp. with 28 percent growth in sales. As such, the German automaker is pleased to have maintained its post as China's largest passenger car maker in 2007.
VW outsold Detroit-based rival G... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle30th October 2007
When oil prices are still at the peak, raising the mpg seems like a hard thing to do. But one feature in selected vehicles can make this easier, the Cylinder deactivation system. This system had already been available in Sport Utility Vehicles, van and tr... Read >
Author: Evander02nd October 2007
As a business owner you want to be able to utilize your advertising spedning wisely and get the most return out of your marketing. With these marketing examples, maybe you will be able to lift your business to the next level by sparking some interest. Rob... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny13th September 2007
At this year’s International Auto Show, auto giants unveiled vehicles that mirror the industry’s color – GREEN. Green for environment-friendly vehicles. Also, green for profitability.Automakers introduced improved fuel efficiency and engines that ru... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle26th August 2007
General Motors Corp.’s distinct brands Pontiac and Saturn will be rolling off different but similar cars. How ironic could they get?
Earlier, the largest American automaker launched the Pontiac Solstice. The stunning roadster was unveiled at the 20... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle17th August 2007
General Motors Corp. and A123Systems, in their joint-venture, will co-develop cells with A123System's nanophosphate battery chemistry. The improved technology is intended to produce long-lasting, powerful and safe auto batteries. The venture also is exp... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle16th August 2007
General Motors Corp.’s Chevrolet unit in Europe will be pulling the wraps off its new supermini, the Aveo, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Aveo will replace the Kalos, going into production in March next year.
Chevrolet Aveo got its n... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle14th August 2007
The comparison trend in the auto industry is said to be risky. But for Saturn, one of the most overlooked brands of General Motors Corp., it is worth all the risks. The automaker said that its comparison campaign has helped jump-start its renaissance.
... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle08th August 2007
General Motors Corp.'s Saab division now takes its Aero concept over the 2008 Saab 9-7X mid size sport utility vehicle (SUV). According to Shannon, "The Saab 9-7X Aero is one great SUV to pilot. We are excited to offer enthusiastic drivers an increased ... Read >
Author: Evander06th August 2007
Bob Saks Automotive Group is investing over $15 million for two new dealerships off I-96 in Lyon Township.
January is the target date of completion of Bob Saks Buick-Pontiac-GMC while Bob Saks Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep will follow. We can probably expect a... Read >
Author: Evander30th July 2007
According to Chang-Ran Kim’s writing for Reuters on Wednesday, Toyota Motor Corp. unleashed a "plug-in" hybrid car based on its popular Prius model. The report said that it would test the fuel-saving vehicle on public roads, which is another first for... Read >
Author: Joe Ratzkin26th July 2007
On a report that Volkswagen AG may have agreed to share technology with Proton Holdings Bhd., and to acquire a stake in its manufacturing unit, shares of the unprofitable Malaysian automaker rose.
After the Edge magazine said that Volkswagen may pay... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton25th July 2007
According to the J.D. Power and Associates midmonth sales report, the US auto sakes particularly at the retail level has dropped by 20.4 percent during the first half of July on a selling-day adjusted basis.
J.D Power tallied the results for the firs... Read >
Author: Michhelle Crimson25th July 2007
Last Wednesday General Motors Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner have announced that the automaker will invest a total of $500 million for both its operations in Brazil and Argentina.
Chairman Wagoner also said that the investment will ... Read >
Author: Michhelle Crimson25th July 2007
Saab AB (SAAB-B.SK), Swedish defense and aerospace company, said last Friday that its net profit rose 48% in the second quarter. Accordingly, the increase is driven by robust results from its defense and security solutions, and systems and product divis... Read >
Author: Michhelle Crimson23rd July 2007
Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Thursday that it is considering a set up in a joint venture to produce diesel engines with Toyota Motor Corp. as part of the tie-up which was announced by the two firms last year.
The truck maker and the world’s numbe... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery20th July 2007
Reuters reported that General Motors said on Monday its sales has exceeded the broader European car market in the first half as a flux in demand for its Korean-built Chevrolet brand cars remunerate a huge decline in Saab sales. All Saab cars come with t... Read >
Author: Michhelle Crimson20th July 2007
Officials said last Friday that Romania's privatization agency will begin its dialogue with Ford Motor Co., the only bidder in the sale of a former Daewoo car factory in southern Romania.
At an event in Bucharest, Ford's bid was opened but no detail... Read >
Author: Jason Moore11th July 2007
General Motors Corp. has reported Tuesday a 24 percent drop in June sales, becoming the automaker with the biggest monthly decline as U.S. automakers continue to lose share and overall vehicle sales because of the surging gas prices and a weak housing m... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton11th July 2007
General Motors Corp.'s woes continue as its sales plunged in June no thanks to the ongoing sagging demand for its small cars and to Toyota Motor Corp.’s aggressive discounting which hurt sales of GM pickups.
GM suffered the biggest monthly decline am... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg05th July 2007
Asian automakers won a record share of U.S. sales in June, aided by demand for fuel-efficient cars.
According to the data compiled by Bloomberg, the Japanese and South Korean companies last year boosted sales of 11 to 42.7 percent of the U.S. market... Read >
Author: Evander05th July 2007
The latest results of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test on vehicles’ head restraints has revealed that several SUVs SUVs had improved protections against whiplash injuries, however, it gave poor marks to vehicles made by several automake... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery05th July 2007
The latest results of the annual J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction survey of U.S. drivers released Thursday last week has four Honda models topping the rankings for their vehicle segments -- more top rankings than captured by any other aut... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery05th July 2007
Media reports are saying that General Motors Corp.'s Cadillac luxury-vehicle division is currently mulling over making hybrid versions of all its models. This comes in the midst of the brand’s declining sales and with U.S. gasoline prices staying near... Read >
Author: Iver Penn05th July 2007
Is the Chevrolet Cobalt American-made or not?
Now the internet world will be finding out what the folks in the Mahoning Valley have known for a long time, that the answer to the question is yes, the vast bulk of the Chevrolet Cobalt is American-made.... Read >
Author: Iver Penn05th July 2007
A major Japanese business daily reported in Tuesday that prosecutors have decided against filing charges against three Toyota officials under investigation on distrust of avoiding recalls that may have led to an accident.
Paul Nolasco, Toyota Motor ... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery05th July 2007
General Motors Corp. has inaugurated a new engine plant at its minicar factory SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. Monday in southern China.
The new engine plant, which reportedly cost the automaker 2 billion yuan ($263 million) lies adjacent to the factor... Read >
Author: Iver Penn05th July 2007
General Motors Corp.'s European division announced an affirmation on Friday regarding making its model line more environmentally friendly. The division said that it would put cleaner engines in conventional cars, offer more cars that can use ethanol and... Read >
Author: Iver Penn05th July 2007
In this year’s survey of how delighted consumers are with their new cars and trucks, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. each took two top segment awards.
In the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study... Read >
Author: Iver Penn05th July 2007
Maker of quality GMC axle assembly, General Motors Corp., in an exclusive agreement, named the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving the "Official High Performance Driving School of GM."
As part of a three-year renewal contract between GM ... Read >
Author: Iver Penn01st July 2007
Honda’s four models has obtained top rankings for their individual segments in the recent annual J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction survey of US drivers which was released Thursday.
According to the survey results Honda the maker of t... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg01st July 2007
Honda has reported recently a double-digit increase in global automotive production for May. Its other Japanese automaker rivals namely Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors have also posted output gains. Unfortunately, Mazda’s worldwide output plunge... Read >
Author: Kraig01st July 2007
If any uncertainty lingered that Detroit's automakers has lost most of its once significant political clout on Capitol Hill, the Senate's uneven vote this week to increase fuel economy mandates eliminated it.
The most exhaustive lobbying of Detroitâ€... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle01st July 2007
Honda Motor Co. reported a double-digit rise in global production in May. Meanwhile, competitors Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors also posted output gains. But Mazda's worldwide number of produced vehicles fell 2.1 percent.
Maker of the updated H... Read >
Author: Evander26th June 2007
Soon hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles could be on the road with regular drivers behind the wheel in a few test areas. How soon? Within five or six years, according to Larry Burns, vice president of research and development for General Motors Corp. T... Read >
Author: Iver Penn26th June 2007
General Motors Corp. has announced plans to retool its Tonawanda engine plant for the production of a new clean diesel engine for its light duty pickup trucks.
According to John Buttermore, GM Powertrain vice president of global manufacturing, the a... Read >
Author: Iver Penn26th June 2007
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said on June 18 that the union must find a way to give Chrysler health care allowances that are similar to those it gave to Ford Motor Co. as well as to General Motors Corp. in 2005.
In an interview on “The Paul W. Sm... Read >
Author: Zeke19th June 2007
General Motors Corp. is looking to advance its fuel cell ambitions to another level by moving more than 500 fuel cell experts from advanced development laboratories to core engineering functions to prepare this technology for future production.
Acc... Read >
Author: Iver Penn19th June 2007
General Motors Corp. has announced that it will introduce a new, state-of-the-art 4.5L V-8 Duramax turbo-diesel that improves engine fuel efficiency by 25 percent, reduces CO2 emissions by 13 percent and cuts particulates and NOx emissions by at least... Read >
Author: Iver Penn19th June 2007
Nissan Motor Co. is preparing a diesel-powered version of its Titan full-sized pickup truck by 2009 for the United States, to be equipped with engines built by local truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp., according to a report by industria... Read >
Author: Iver Penn16th June 2007
General Motors Corp. has announced on Thursday that it was planning to invest in its engine plant in Tonawanda, New York. The automaker however, did not release further details.
Union representatives and state and local officials have been trying to ... Read >
Author: Iver Penn16th June 2007
More good news for the General Motors Corp. Lordstown Complex come as its Chevrolet Cobalt in May snapped an eight-month streak of declining year-over-year sales. GM reported last week that Cobalt sales rose in May as shoppers began paying more attentio... Read >
Author: Iver Penn15th June 2007
General Motors Corp (GM) chairman Richard Wagoner has reportedly told shareholders at the company's annual meeting recently that GM is serious about speeding up development of the new technology needed for the electrified Chevrolet Volt. GM has previous... Read >
Author: Iver Penn15th June 2007
Toyota Motor Corp. has unseated General Motors Corp. as the world's biggest carmaker last year instead of in 2007, as industry observers have earlier predicted.
Detroit-based weekly Automotive News, whose data centre publishes a widely quoted ranking... Read >
Author: Zeke10th June 2007
General Motors Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner has announced last June 5 that Erroll B. Davis, Jr. and Kathryn V. Marinello are to become new GM directors and that the current members of the board were also reelected. As a resul... Read >
Author: Iver Penn01st June 2007
For the past couple of years, Detroit’s automakers have took up 16 labor hours longer than their Asian rivals in building vehicles in North America. And that difference is being reduced to minutes attributed to the shrinking efficiency gap between dom... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg30th May 2007
The General Motors Corp. is winning over customers with its trio of new large crossovers for its GMC, Saturn and Buick brands. But where is Chevy’s crossover?
Among GM’s brands, Chevy was left with no crossover - one of the hottest segments in t... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle26th April 2007
General Motors Corp. and its China joint ventures showcased a record number of vehicles with GMC truck parts and GMC truck accessories earlier this week at Auto Shanghai 2007.
Both products of the GMC and its China joint ventures were introduced by G... Read >
Author: Gertrude Sayzer20th April 2007
The same day that American billionaire and investor Kirk Kerkorian offered a bid of $4.5 billion for Chrysler Corp., is the time that a car salesman in Southold, New York was also dusting off a framed print.
Chrysler dealer Dick Mullen said last Apr... Read >
Author: Gertrude Sayzer18th April 2007
BorgWarner Inc., a worldwide supplier of highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications has announced that they will present some of their numerous high-quality automotive products at the upcoming SAE World Congress 2007 th... Read >
Author: Lisa Ziegler18th April 2007
A week after the announcement of DaimlerChrysler of its plan to finally sell its Chrysler arm maker of quality Jeep windshield wiper motor, dealers have reported to Chrysler executives that customers were inquiring if their cars would still be covered b... Read >
Author: Lisa Ziegler30th March 2007
General Motors Corp.'s HUMMER division extends their product lineup of exclusive Alpha models with the addition of the popular H3 mid size SUV on the product range. The HUMMER H3 Alpha is set to roll out in markets all around the world beginning this su... Read >
Author: Lisa Ziegler29th March 2007
DaimlerChrysler AG, along with Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corp. plans to improve the consumer access to alternative fuels and reduce the country's dependence on petroleum products.
After a meeting in White House and the demonstration of a... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas28th March 2007
General Motors Corp. has recently announced to the public that it is now working in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Leaders program to reduce CO2 exhaust emissions from the Detroit-based automaker's North Amer... Read >
Author: Noah Scott28th March 2007
Beginning on March 28, General Motors Corp. will present the iconic Chevrolet Camaro sports coupe concept in the Land Down Under during the 2007 Adelaide Motor Show. The Chevrolet Camaro concept aims to draw the attention of Aussie crowd visiting the Ad... Read >
Author: Noah Scott27th March 2007
Aside from developing functional systems like GM tailgate handle for the company's trucks, SUVs and hatchbacks, GM is also developing new high-end materials for their vehicles in various GM brands. Last week at the General Motors Corp. Research and Deve... Read >
Author: Noah Scott27th March 2007
General Motors Corp.'s (GM) HUMMER division got something to offer for British auto enthusiasts this coming week. The Detroit-based automaker will bring the popular HUMMER H3 in dealer showrooms across the UK. To adapt in the driving standards of the co... Read >
Author: Noah Scott14th March 2007
In the news: General Motors Corp. Vice president Chairman Bob Lutz has said Tuesday at Geneva that intense competition and the growing overcapacity could threaten the existence of one of Detroit’s Big Three automakers. He also added that the current m... Read >
Author: Noah Scott14th March 2007
Europe's much-awaited fuel-efficient small hatch, the Corsa OPC from General Motors' Opel European brand will roll out in markets across the continent anytime this month. The Opel Corsa OPC made its world debut at the 77th annual Geneva International Mo... Read >
Author: Noah Scott14th March 2007
Finally after all the delays, General Motors Corp. has announced that it is ready to release its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday. It should be noted that the automaker was suppose to report its fourth quarter results last January 30 but since it ha... Read >
Author: Noah Scott14th March 2007
In the news: the Shanghai subsidiary of General Motors, the Shanghai General Motors Co Ltd has recently introduced its latest generation of Chevrolet Epica. The new generation of Epica is designed to boost the brand as well as the firm’s competitivene... Read >
Author: Noah Scott07th March 2007
In the news: General Motors Corp.’s GM Australian unit has announced last Monday that it will shed 15% of its workforce at its Elizabeth plant in South Australia State by the end of April. GM Holden Ltd. will offer voluntary redundancy packages to 600... Read >
Author: Noah Scott23rd January 2007
It’s the age old question who makes and sells the best cars? Undoubtedly, you will here more opinions on the subject than a mind can entertain. American auto makers versus imports, it’s really a touchy subject with millions of people who are dead set ... Read >
Author: Dennis James08th January 2007
CONTENTS:GM will show that car, the Chevrolet Volt, at the Detroit show as a concept vehicle that would use a small, 1-liter gasoline engine to generate power for the electric drive system. (MORE...)An engine using 100-percent ethanol might be factored ... Read >
Author: Sergei Soobbotin04th January 2007
Joe Hinrichs is the newest executive of Ford Motor Co. As such, Ford family expects a lot from him. He faces big challenges and he has the burden of surpassing Ford's expectations.
Hinrichs spent grew up in the small, blue-collar town of Fostoria. W... Read >
Author: Sarah McBride03rd January 2007
The Congress is heating fresh environmental rules imbibed in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) program. Along with the warming of the rules is the criticism by Detroit automakers especially General Motors Corp. Bob Lutz, GMs vice chairman said that... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson03rd January 2007
Crises overwhelmed 2006. This is especially true with the automotive industry. Last year is a year full of fluctuations, sales doldrums, failures of several alliance talks, and more business miseries. To cope, automakers are making brand new resolution ... Read >
Author: Shane Morgay18th November 2006
Detroit's 'Big 3' automakers probably don’t want to hear the fact that Tundra plant in Texas is producing one pickup truck every minute. This information was unleashed by Toyota before its first assembly of Tundra.
As the Detroit's Big 3, which is ... Read >
Author: Mark Clarkson18th November 2006
No doubt, Toyota Motor Corp. is currently etching significant milestones in the auto industry's history. Its cars are doing well in the market and the sales figures continue to soar. Nonetheless, to complete the puzzle, the automaker needs to boost its ... Read >
Author: Shane Morgay06th October 2006
Ford Motor Co. is delivering an updated lineup of F-Series large pickups and trucks. This 'Super Duty' lineup is said to support Ford in its struggle to keep up its post in truck sales. With the debut of these all-new vehicles, Ford will serve as a migh... Read >
Author: Chuck Smith03rd October 2006
Toyota Motor Corp. has dethroned Ford Motor Co. as the second largest automaker around the globe. Now that it is already in the top two positions, critics are saying that Toyota is eyeing the top position and is planning ways to overthrow General Motors C... Read >
Author: Mark Clarkson
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