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BMW Financial Forms F&I Subsidiary to Go After Other Brands
BMW Financial Services, rated first in customer satisfaction in surveys for years, now has a subsidiary dedicated to other brands handled by BMW's 339 stores in the U.S. With Alphara Financial Services, the lender is launching an drive for non-BMW brands handled by BMW dealers, says Edward A. Robinson, CEO of the American region of BMW Financial. Nearly 200 of our U.S. dealers have other brands located
By Mac Gordon • April 1, 2007 -
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GM Pushes Truck-Tow Standard
The Society of Automotive Engineers plans to create a single benchmark for measuring towing performance, an issue that for years has been a bone of contention among auto makers.
By Scott Anderson and Byron Pope • April 1, 2007 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Ford Dealers Get Lead Help
FordDirect is offering a referral service designed to help Ford dealers sell more vehicles.
April 1, 2007 -
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Dodge Sprinter Gets Around Tariff
DaimlerChrysler introduces a redesigned ’07 Sprinter, touting it as a vehicle that breaks the mold on current domestic van offerings.
By Steve Finlay • March 30, 2007 -
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Ford to Close Leamington Foundry
Leamington workers will be offered early retirement, voluntary redundancy or redeployment to other Ford facilities.
By Ward's Staff • March 29, 2007 -
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Ford Teams Up With Sony
Partnering with Sony will give Ford vehicles added cachet, the auto maker says, citing a Harris Interactive survey that ranks Sony as the top consumer brand in the U.S.
By Ward's Staff • March 29, 2007 -
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Ford Treasurer Resigns, Successor Named
Neil Schloss, formerly assistant treasurer for Ford, will report to Don Leclair, executive vice president and CFO.
By Ward's Staff • March 29, 2007 -
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GM Mulls Equipping Product Portfolio With V2V Technology
V2V has a sixth sense that allows drivers to react and take evasive action more quickly than today’s vehicles permit.
By Herb Shuldiner • March 28, 2007 -
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STS Gets New Cadillac Look
Under the hood is the first application of GM’s new 3.6L direct-injected V-6. It delivers 298 hp and 268 lb.-ft. (371 Nm) of torque.
By Ward's Staff • March 28, 2007 -
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Infiniti Enters X3, RDX Territory With New CUV
Nissan should be able to easily make its mark in the entry luxury CUV segment because it still is in its infancy, an analyst says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 28, 2007 -
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Ford Begins Production of C-Max
The Saarlouis plant is currently operating at its maximum daily capacity of three shifts producing 1,920 units.
By Ward's Staff • March 27, 2007 -
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Buick ‘Super’ Class Revived in ’08 LaCrosse, Lucerne
Not seen on a Buick for 50 years, the Super badge arrives as the brand readies the launch of its new Enclave and tries to create buzz ahead of next month’s New York Auto Show.
By Ward's Staff • March 27, 2007 -
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Ford Denies Forcing Salaried Workers to Postpone Departures
A Ford spokeswoman says the auto maker needs to retain some salaried workers for a longer time due to the critical nature of their jobs.
By Byron Pope • March 27, 2007 -
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More Models on BH Platform Likely, Hyundai Says
Strong sales of the most expensive versions of Hyundai’s current flagship car, the Azera sedan, have given HMA confidence it can push further into luxury territory.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 26, 2007 -
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Hyundai RWD Car to Begin Under $30,000
Hyundai dealers are excited about the vehicle’s impending arrival, saying it will further push the brand up market.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 26, 2007 -
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More Nissan Workers Than Expected Take Buyouts
Of 6,200 eligible employees, some 775 have elected to leave the auto maker’s Smyrna and Decherd, TN, plants, more than double expectations.
By Ward's Staff • March 23, 2007 -
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Honda to End Mexico Accord Production
The auto maker is boosting its Mexican plant’s capacity from 30,000 units annually to 50,000 units, now all earmarked for the CR-V.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • March 23, 2007 -
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Lexus GX Likely to Stay Truck-Based
There always will be a market for body-on-frame SUVs, because at least some buyers will continue to want vehicles with towing capability, a Toyota executive says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 23, 2007 -
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New Mazda Business Plan Targets Increased Sales, Profit
An increase in R&D investment, plus clean diesels for Japan and North America, are elements of Mazda’s new business plan.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 22, 2007 -
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Buicks in China, U.S. to Share Platforms by 2010
Buick’s general manager says there are no plans to export Chinese-built Buicks to the U.S.
By Scott Anderson • March 22, 2007 -
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Fiat Nears Launch of Iconic 500
The Italian auto maker officially will unveil the entry-level car July 4, exactly 50 years to the day it presented the Nuova 500 that put the capper on its post-World War II recovery.
By Ward's Staff • March 21, 2007 -
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Turmoil Makes it Tough to Pick Sides
The CAW had to cajole workers at a Canadian Chrysler plant to accept concessions for investment in a future product by 2010 and the job security that comes with it.
By Alisa Priddle • March 21, 2007 -
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Hyundai Drops Price of Azera With New GLS Trim
The GLS gets the midsize Sonata’s smaller, more fuel-efficient 234-hp 3.3L V-6 engine vs. the SE and Limited grades’ 3.8L V-6.
By Ward's Staff • March 16, 2007 -
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Ford Launches S-Max in China
Ford has invested more than $1.5 billion in China since 2003, as it plays catch-up with GM and Volkswagen.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • March 16, 2007 -
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Ford Establishes China R&D Center
Ford says the new company will play an integral role in its global R&D and component-sourcing network.
By Ward's Staff • March 16, 2007
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