Automakers: Page 352
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Honda Losing Its Modesty
No doubt you have heard American Honda Motor Co. Inc. has the highest corporate average fuel economy in the U.S. The strong advertising message is part of a more assertive corporate stance John Mendel, senior vice-president-automobile operations
By Drew Winter • Jan. 1, 2007 -
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Running with Scissors
A meeting of top Chrysler Group executives dissolves in a chorus of guffaws forced laughter, perhaps as they file out of a top-floor conference room. One by one, the suits disappear into adjacent corridors here in Chrysler's sprawling headquarters until only Tom LaSorda remains
By Eric Mayne • Jan. 1, 2007 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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IRS Sharpens Its Pencils
New-car dealers will undergo more IRS audits, says Terri S. Harris, motor vehicle technical adviser for the Internal Revenue Service. Why more dealership tax-return audits?
By Mac Gordon • Jan. 1, 2007 -
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Toyota’s China JV to Build Yaris
Toyota says it will invest an additional ÂĄ5.7 billion in the JV to finance the addition of 80,000-90,000 units annually of the Yaris/Vitz at the plant.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 28, 2006 -
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New GM Crossovers On An Odyssey of Their Own
The well-executed family movers are distinct enough to avoid charges of homogenous re-badging.
By Scott Anderson • Dec. 28, 2006 -
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Lexus Slowly Progressing in Japan
The Japanese home market has proven difficult to penetrate for Toyota’s luxury unit, but new models such as the LS 460 are expected to increase sales and grow the brand.
By Roger Schreffler and Mack Chrysler • Dec. 28, 2006 -
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IRS Rep Says Car Dealerships Should Expect More Tax Audits
The IRS plans to be on the lookout for dealers, facing tightening profits and various revenue challenges, who fudge on their tax returns.
By Mac Gordon • Dec. 28, 2006 -
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MAN-Scania Merger No Threat to Competition, EC Rules
The deal, yet to receive the blessing of shareholder Volkswagen, now faces a Jan. 31 deadline.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 21, 2006 -
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Nissan Versa Sedan to Begin at $12,550
The sedan joins the Versa hatchback in Nissan’s subcompact car lineup.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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First Patriots Roll Off Line at Belvidere
Chrysler expects flexible manufacturing system to deliver cost-efficient, glitch-free launch.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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C4 Picasso Next to Enter Oz as Citroen Looks to Grow Down Under
Citroen is intent on broadening its lineup to grow sales from an estimated 3,500 this year to 10,000-plus in just five years.
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BMW AG 3L Turbocharged DOHC I-6
BMW’s first turbocharged gasoline engine in generation wins 2007 10 Best Engines award.
By Bill Visnic • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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DaimlerChrysler AG Hemi Magnum 5.7L OHV V-8
DC’s Hemi V-8 wins its fifth consecutive Ward’s 10 Best Engines award.
By Bill Visnic • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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Ford Motor Co. Duratec 35 3.5L DOHC V-6
Thrusty and refined all-new Ford 3.5L V-6 wins its first Ward’s 10 Best Engines award.
By Bill Visnic • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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Mazda Motor Corp. DISI 2.3L Turbocharged DOHC I-4
With the subtlety of a percussion grenade, Mazda’s mighty DISI 2.3L 4-cyl. lands for a second straight year on Ward’s 10 Best Engines list.
By Bill Visnic • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. 3.5L DOHC V-6
Nissan adds to its VQ V-6 legend with an unprecedented 13th consecutive Ward’s 10 Best Engines honor.
By Bill Visnic • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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GM Invests in Fairfax for Malibu
The $208 million will be used to expand the plant’s body shop and to purchase new tooling.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 18, 2006 -
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Mitsubishi Debuting Prototype X Concept in Detroit
From the sketches released, the Lancer Evolution concept has the same aggressive grille as the new ’08 Lancer but with performance-oriented hood scoops and large tires.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Dec. 18, 2006 -
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Mazda to Scrap Cargo Cars
Possible future issues with the vehicles, which were tied down inside the listing ship, prevents the auto maker from selling them to consumers.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 15, 2006 -
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Chrysler Extinguishes Firepower
Prohibitive cost kills another high-profile Chrysler concept.
By Eric Mayne • Dec. 15, 2006 -
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Ford Adapting to Changing Landscape
Although fuel prices have stabilized in recent months, Mark Fields says the spike was enough to permanently change the mindset of many car buyers.
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Volvo Provides Glimpse at XC60 Concept
The interior of the XC60 is decidedly futuristic, with a floating center stack and slim, floating front and rear seats.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 14, 2006 -
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Nissan’s Gaudette to Retire
Bill Krueger, vice president-manufacturing, at Nissan’s Smyrna, TN, plant, will succeed Gaudette in April.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 13, 2006 -
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Communication Key for GM, Cowger Tells Executive Group
The auto maker wants to convey to consumers and employees, alike, that its turnaround strategy is on track and showing results.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 12, 2006 -
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Ford Makes Final Buyout Offer to Salaried Workers
The move comes after the auto maker announced last month some 38,000 hourly workers had accepted buyout packages, a key element to Ford’s restructuring strategy.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 12, 2006
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