Automakers: Page 356
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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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.
By Peter Robinson • Dec. 20, 2006 -
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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.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 15, 2006 -
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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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Next Mazda6 to Possess a Stronger Personality, Design Chief Says
The Japanese auto maker won’t rest on its laurels, as it prepares to make lightning strike twice for some of its best-selling models.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Dec. 11, 2006 -
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Eberhardt’s Undoing Shows Growing Dealer Influence
Poor relationships with Chrysler’s dealers prove to be too much for Eberhardt to overcome.
By Cliff Banks • Dec. 8, 2006 -
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GM Confronts Safety on Three Fronts
The auto maker’s effort to reduce fatalities in its vehicles focuses on protecting occupants before, during and after a crash.
By Mike Sutton • Dec. 6, 2006 -
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Nissan Aims High With Redesigned VQ-Series V-6
Nissan engineers revise their vaunted VQ V-6 for more performance without compromising refinement and fuel efficiency.
By Roger Schreffler • Dec. 5, 2006 -
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GM OneSource – What It Means for Its Dealers
As General Motors Corp. begins the national rollout of its much-discussed “OneSource” dealership Internet program, dealers are being confronted with an overwhelming amount of information about the many components that make up this process.
By Al Amersdorfer • Dec. 5, 2006
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