Automakers: Page 332
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GM Tweaks Pontiac G6 Retractable Hardtop During Production Hiatus
The auto maker uses downtime to fully integrate its production with the sedan and coupe variants.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 25, 2008 -
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Former VW Manager, Labor Leader Convicted in Bribery Scandal
The trial was the culmination of an investigation into claims VW managers bribed labor leaders in exchange for favorable policy votes from 1995 to 2005.
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Selwa Leaves Maserati North America; CEO Search Begins
During his three years with Maserati North America, the unit doubled its sales and increased its distribution network 18%.
By Ward's Staff • Feb. 22, 2008 -
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Bentley Taps Naim for High-End Audio
The exclusive agreement will provide the luxury auto maker with vehicle-specific sound systems that are the most powerful in the industry.
By Mike Sutton • Feb. 22, 2008 -
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No Plans to Build Upcoming Kia Soul in Europe
Three design variations of the CUV will be exhibited at next month’s Geneva auto show.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 21, 2008 -
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Parts Shortage Resolved at Chrysler’s Belvidere Plant
Lost production means Chrysler will delay a planned shift reduction.
By Ward's Staff • Feb. 15, 2008 -
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Navistar Prepares to Make GM Medium-Duty Trucks
GM is selling its medium-duty truck business to raise money and concentrate more on its light-duty vehicle operations.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 15, 2008 -
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Porsche Taps Marti to Lead Revamped Canadian Unit
As a separate subsidiary with dedicated leadership, Porsche Cars Canada Ltd. will now exercise complete market and financial accountability as an independent importer.
By Ward's Staff • Feb. 14, 2008 -
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’09 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Previewed With New 7-Speed Gearbox
The high-end performance convertible sports the auto maker’s most powerful V-8, quickest-shifting automatic transmission and an optional track-day package.
By Mike Sutton • Feb. 13, 2008 -
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Jaguar Dealer Welcomes New Ownership
Jag Dealer David Stephens says he feels good about Ford’s future under CEO Alan Mulally, calling him a “real quick learner.”
By Byron Pope • Feb. 11, 2008 -
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Hyundai Launches Production at Second Indian Plant
The factory, located adjacent to Hyundai India’s original facility, has capacity for 300,000 units annually and doubles the auto maker’s domestic output to 600,000.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 11, 2008 -
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Hunt, Beavis Out at Kia
Kia officials say the two men resigned, but several dealers and others attending the NADA annual convention here tell Ward’s the two men were dismissed.
By Cliff Banks • Feb. 10, 2008 -
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GM Rental-Fleet Business ‘Very Profitable’
When it comes to hot-selling products, such as the redesigned ’08 Chevrolet Malibu, if retail sales are high enough, rental companies might not get the vehicle.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 9, 2008 -
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Ford Honors Dealers for Top Community Service
The honorees "epitomize the spirit of corporate citizenship that my great-grandfather built into the fabric of Ford Motor Co. more than a century ago," Edsel Ford II says.
By Ward's Staff • Feb. 9, 2008 -
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Chrysler Taps Sidoti to Lead Supplier Quality Efforts
Sidoti arrives at her new position from the auto maker’s assembly plant in Sterling Heights, MI, where she served as plant manager.
By Ward's Staff • Feb. 8, 2008 -
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High Gas Prices Not Slowing Camaro Interest, Chevrolet Says
GM still is trying to determine what the demand mix will be for the V-6 vs. the V-8 engine, but the V-8 is expected to rule initial production.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 7, 2008 -
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Chrysler Seeks Long-Term Supply Fix
A dispute with Plastech cost Chrysler a day of production this week. The parties have a temporary supply agreement, but Jim Press says the auto maker is looking for “some other source.”
By Tom Murphy • Feb. 7, 2008 -
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Oldest Family-Owned Dodge Dealership Faces Flak from Auto Maker
Chuck Tator says he is clinging to his business by his fingernails, fighting to keep Chrysler from revoking his 94-year-old franchise.
By Herb Shuldiner • Feb. 6, 2008 -
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Acura Hopes RL Refresh Will Boost Sales
About 80% of the RL has been changed or updated for the ’09 model year, including the vehicle’s grille, which resembles the Acura MDX face.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 6, 2008 -
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Subaru Sets Sights on Regaining Lost Ground in U.S.
Despite last year’s launch of a refreshed Tribeca CUV and all-new Impreza, Subaru sales declined 6.7% to 187,206 units.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 6, 2008 -
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Ford to Launch European Transit Connect Van in U.S.
The auto maker believes the Transit Connect will appeal to urban-based businesses in North America with small-package deliveries.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 6, 2008 -
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Kia Names Ahn Head of U.S. Sales Arm, Georgia Plant
Byung Mo Ahn currently is president of parent company Kia Motors Corp.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 5, 2008 -
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Chrysler Assembly Network Threatened by Plastech Bankruptcy; Decoma Angling for Supplier’s Business
If an alternate supply agreement is struck, it would mark the second time in recent years that a Magna company has come to Chrysler’s aid.
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 4, 2008 -
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5 Product Teams for Chrysler
Detroit Chrysler LLC is expanding its product-development process, internally and externally, in an aggressive bid to satisfy consumer demands in an increasingly competitive environment, the auto maker's top executive says. Internally, Chrysler has replaced its architecture-oriented product-development structure with five product teams that feature a segment or brand focus. Externally, the auto maker
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 1, 2008 -
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What’s the Matter With Kids?
It started out innocently enough as a conversation about Christmas gifts. People my age value experiences over material things, my 21-year-old told me. I assumed he was just politely asking for cash and didn't think much of it. Then, during a recent meeting with Ward's editors, Ford sales analyst George Pipas used almost exactly the same words to explain the entire Millennial generation, people born
By Drew Winter • Feb. 1, 2008
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