Automakers: Page 347
-
Courtesy of WardsAuto
WANTED: MORE WOMEN WORKERS
At an automotive conference on women working at dealerships, it was an evening of stories — some inspiring the attendees, some illustrating the importance of persistence, some highlighting changing times.Mary Lou Rocco recalls that 20 years ago, when she began working at Volvoville USA in Massapequa, NY, women didn't work in the service department. Now she is the service manager.
By Steve Finlay • July 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Porsche Withdraws VW Bid
Under German law, once a shareholder acquires 30% of a company’s stock it is required to make an offer to acquire total control.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • June 28, 2007 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of Kia Corporation
TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
By WardsAuto staff -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Volkswagen’s Affordable Exotic
Wherever you fall in its cross-generational buyer demographic, VW’s R32 is immensely satisfying to drive, despite its humble roots.
By Drew Winter • June 27, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Hino to Build Trucks in West Virginia
Hino will invest $8.6 million to upgrade and tool up a former Walker Systems facility for the production of 2,500 trucks annually beginning in November.
By Ward's Staff • June 26, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
GM Considers Asian Windshield Sourcing
In Europe, GM is experimenting with a 7-day fixed vehicle production schedule, meaning automotive seats could be transported long distances rather than assembled nearby.
By Tom Murphy • June 26, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Elena Ford Takes Position at Ford Credit
Elena Ford, cousin of Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, currently serves as director-North American product marketing, planning and strategy.
By Ward's Staff • June 22, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Fiat Signs Deal to Produce Commercial Vehicles in Turkey
Tofas, owned 37.9% by Fiat, does not identify the vehicle in announcing the project, but local media say it will be a new-model Fiat Doblo commercial van.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • June 22, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford’s Aligned Business Framework on Track
Forty-seven suppliers have joined the auto maker’s purchasing initiative designed to rationalize the supply base and drive “mutual profitability and technology advancement.”
By Byron Pope • June 22, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ghosn Tells Nissan Board No Bonus This Year
Nissan saw its first profit decrease in seven years when it reported fiscal 2006 results in April, a first under Ghosn’s leadership.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • June 20, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Toyota Introduces Throttle-Less Valve Control
The new Valvematic variable-valve-timing technology improves engine efficiency up to 10% and likely will appear on the Japan-market 2.0L Allion and Premio sedans.
By Mike Sutton • June 20, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Nissan X-Trail Latest Fruit of Global Collaboration
Next year, Renault will introduce its own version of the X-Trail, and the platform – likely to be well-updated once again – will serve as the basis for the next Megane.
By William Diem • June 12, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford Wins Big in Initial Quality Study
Ford’s excellent launches and manufacturing improvements fueled its success in the J.D. Power study.
By Cliff Banks • June 6, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Subaru Tribeca More Mainstream, Powerful
The ’08 Subaru Tribeca goes on sale June 1 with a modified engine, new sheet metal and a truncated name.
By Byron Pope • June 4, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Chrysler Assures Hemi’s Future
The Ward's 10 Best Engines competition celebrates 13 years of recognizing outstanding powertrain development. In this fourth of a series, Ward's charts the development of Chrysler Group's popular Hemi V-8. Watch for features on the other 2007 winners throughout the year.
By Bill Visnic • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Genesis Pushed
Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. is hurrying to launch Korean production of its new rear-wheel-drive V-8 luxury sedan, unveiled in the U.S. at the New York auto show this spring, as quickly as possible, Ward's learns.
By Vince Courtenay • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Swivel ‘n Go, Go, Go
Chrysler Group is preparing for the worst as it ramps up its redesigned-for-'08 minivans. And that's not all bad.
By Eric Mayne • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Scion’s Next Generation
Two Japan-market models, the Ist and bB, were rebadged as the Scion xA and xB, respectively, when Toyota Motor Corp. first decided to create a youth-focused brand for the U.S.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Sale of Ford Proving Ground in Works
Ford Motor Co. is in the midst of selling or dramatically reducing the size of its 3,400-acre (1,375-ha) Arizona Proving Ground in Yucca, AZ, an economic director from the region says.
By Byron Pope • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
No German Accent At Chrysler
Even before the tense negotiations concluded to separate Chrysler Group from Stuttgart-based DaimlerChrysler AG, the pentastar brand was launching a dynamic advertising campaign to seek its own voice in the marketplace.
By Eric Mayne • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Retired Mercedes USA CEO to Open California Dealership
Retired Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO Paul Halata plans to open a new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Fairfield, CA, in 2008.
June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Isuzu Wants to Be Primary Franchise
Isuzu originally was a second brand for General Motors dealers, but plans now to become more of a primary franchise selling commercial trucks, says Todd Bloom, marketing vice president for Isuzu Motors America Inc.
By Mac Gordon • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Service Dept. Philosophy: Hire Best and Keep the Place Clean
New-hire training doesn't end quickly at Criswell Chevrolet's service department.The Gaithersburg, MD-based dealership continues training long after employees have shed their rookie status.
By Emily Prawdzik Genoff • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
HD Tundra in Limbo
A heavy-duty version of Toyota Motor Corp.'s new fullsize Tundra pickup truck is in limbo, an executive says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Hyundai Eyes CBU Car Plant for Brazil
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Mong-koo says in a recent presentation to government officials in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that he is considering construction of a fully integrated vehicle-assembly plant in the region.
By Vince Courtenay • June 1, 2007 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
VW’s Former Brussels Plant to Build Audi A3, A1
The takeover deal will allow Audi to respond to A3 demand by adjusting line rates between plants in Brussels and Ingolstadt, Germany.
By Ward's Staff • May 30, 2007
Previous
