Automakers: Page 357
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Chrysler Sebring: Another Scrappy New Domestic Midsize Sedan
The '07 Sebring is the best application to date of Chrysler's 4-cyl. World Engine.
By Eric Mayne • Sept. 27, 2006 -
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’07 Volvo C30 Hatchback to Debut in Paris
The entry-level C30, which goes on sale in the U.S. in mid-2007, is designed to attract new buyers to the Swedish luxury brand, officials say.
By Herb Shuldiner • Sept. 26, 2006 -
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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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Chrysler Ponders V-6 for European Sebring
The '07 Sebring is Chrysler's first car to comply with European pedestrian impact regulations.
By Eric Mayne • Sept. 26, 2006 -
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Hyundai Showing Arnejs Compact Concept in Paris
The Arnejs shares a platform with sister company Kia Motors Corp.'s new Cee'd hatchback, also being shown in Paris.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • Sept. 25, 2006 -
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Kalbfell Steps Down as Maserati CEO
Maserati’s new chief also will retain responsibility for Fiat’s fleet car sales.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 22, 2006 -
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Corsa Transforms to Corsavan in Paris
The concept van features black side panels in place of the Corsa’s side windows, but maintains coupe-like exterior lines, Opel notes.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 22, 2006 -
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Ford Sets Deadline on Salaried Buyout Packages
Ford will offer a choice of three buyout packages to its U.S. white-collar workforce in an effort to trim an additional 10,000 jobs as part of its accelerated Way Forward North American restructuring strategy announced Sept. 15. If less than 10,000 employees agree to the buyouts, the auto maker has the option to begin firing workers.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 20, 2006 -
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Toughest Moves Yet to Come for Ford Brass
Ford begins the big test among job cuts and plant closings. What remains for the auto maker is a no-excuses future in which success or failure comes down to how well Bill Ford's team can gauge the market.
By David E. Zoia • Sept. 20, 2006 -
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Suzuki SX4 Heats Up Small Car Wars
The Suzuki SX4 starts at $14,999, which should make it the most affordable AWD vehicle in the U.S. for '07.
By Alisa Priddle • Sept. 19, 2006 -
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Hyundai Motor America Names Kim Group VP
Kim, who most recently served as senior executive vice president-International Div., Hyundai Motor Business Group, will oversee all of Hyundai's North American operations.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 18, 2006 -
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Reilly Bids Final Farewell to GM Daewoo Workers
GM Asia/Pacific President Nick Reilly turned over leadership of GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. (GMDAT) to Michael Grimaldi, who will serve as president and CEO. Among the 400 employees attending the ceremony were new CEO Michael Grimaldi and key Bupyeong managers and union representatives.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 18, 2006 -
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Freestyle Earns Top Crash-Test Ratings
Ford’s Freestyle cross/utility vehicle earns 5-star ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 14, 2006 -
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BMW Shows Hydrogen 7-Series
BMW AG, a long-time supporter of hydrogen technologies, takes the next step towards producing practical hydrogen-powered production vehicles with the introduction of the BMW Hydrogen 7.
By Mike Sutton • Sept. 14, 2006 -
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Mazda Won’t Sell Capsized Cargo as New
Mazda North American Operations says vehicles aboard the car-carrying ship, Cougar Ace, which nearly capsized July 23 off the Alaskan coast, will not be sold as new vehicles.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 12, 2006 -
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Hyundai Faces New Korean Antitrust Probe
An in-house logistics firm owned by Hyundai Motors' chairman is suspected of making illegal deals with some group companies.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 12, 2006 -
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GM Resumes Production at Azambuja Plant
General Motors says it has resumed production of is Opel Combo delivery van at its Azambuja, Portugal, plant. GM earlier in the year announced it would close the Azambuja plant in December, which would result in about 1,100 lost jobs.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • Sept. 8, 2006 -
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Is Ford Backing Away From Minivan Segment?
The drop in demand for the Ford minivan has fueled ongoing speculation that they will be discontinued in favor Ford Fairlane concept that bowed at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 8, 2006 -
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Nissan Qashqai Debuting at Paris Auto Show
The Qashqai, developed in the U.K., is Nissan's first European model built on the new Renault-Nissan Alliance global C-platform.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 7, 2006 -
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Chrysler Begins Ram Chassis Cab Production in Mexico
DC recently invested $48 million at the Saltillo plant in preparation for production of the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • Sept. 6, 2006 -
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Mazda6 Will Be 3 Millionth Vehicle Built at Flat Rock
Mazda says it will donate the car, a 5-door Mazda6 in Volcanic Red, to Hurricane Katrina victims via Habitat for Humanity of New Orleans.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 6, 2006 -
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Mitsubishi to Unveil New Website, Mulls Small Cars
As the auto maker reviews its North American lineup, small cars carry more appeal than large sedans.
By Scott Anderson • Sept. 6, 2006 -
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‘Stupid’ Incentives Imperil U.S. Industry, Porsche Chief Warns
Auto makers need to maintain better balance between supply and demand, says President and CEO Peter Schwarzenbauer.
By Eric Mayne • Sept. 6, 2006 -
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Acura TL Spawns Sporty Sibling
The combination of a forgiving chassis, increased horsepower and quick upshifts in the TL Type-S provides an outstanding driving experience.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 5, 2006 -
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Toyota Expected to Add Crash-Test Center in U.S.
The crash-testing and safety center would be Toyota's first in the U.S.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • Sept. 1, 2006 -
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GM Slashes XM Price 39%
General Motors Corp. cuts the price on XM Satellite Radio installation 39% on most '07 models, as it looks to expand infotainment options on its vehicles. GM says it will offer the factory-installed option for $199, instead of the current $325 charge. GM's Hummer brand is the only division not lowering the installation price. XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., which recently cut its 2006 subscriber
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