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Which Dealers Will Get Smart?
United Auto Group's initial distribution rollout of DaimlerChrysler AG's Smart brand includes approximately 50 to 60 dealerships spread across 44 market areas.
By Cliff Banks • March 1, 2007 -
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Ford to Idle Chicago Plant
Several weeks of downtime are planned as Ford looks to clear out ’07 stocks before the new Taurus and Sable models bow for ’08.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 28, 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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New Volvo S80 More Powerful, Refined
The ’07 S80 comes available with a V-8 that produces 311 hp and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the first Volvo sedan ever offered with a V-8.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 27, 2007 -
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Magna Execs Keep Close Eye on Chrysler
Magna’s 2006 profit decline will lead to greater focus on components and modules and less effort to supply complete interiors.
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 27, 2007 -
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Hyundai to Unveil i30 Hatchback at Geneva
The new entry shares a platform with the Kia Cee’d and goes on sale in Europe this summer.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 27, 2007 -
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Ford Ships SVT Chief to South America
Thai-Tang, 40, largely credited with the wildly successful redesigned ’05 Mustang, has enjoyed a quick climb up Ford’s management ladder.
By Ward's Staff • Feb. 22, 2007 -
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Dodge Avenger: It’s OK to Stare
The ’08 Dodge Avenger does not deliver on its performance expectations. But so what?
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 22, 2007 -
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Hyundai Says No Interest in Chrysler
Hyundai Automotive Group, which includes Kia, is in a global expansion phase and not financially able to handle a major acquisition.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 22, 2007 -
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Unions Blame Work Pressure for Suicides at Renault
Contract 2009 calls for an average eight new vehicle launches per year instead of the traditional four.
By William Diem • Feb. 21, 2007 -
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Honda Starts Hiring for Greensburg Plant
The hiring of production workers won’t begin until late this year, the company says.
By Ward's Staff • Feb. 21, 2007 -
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Peugeot to Design Future Cars Lighter Than Predecessors
The move to lighter vehicles is an about face from current EU industry trends.
By William Diem • Feb. 20, 2007 -
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Peugeot Flux Concept May Land Designer Job
The Flux will be turned into a video-game car that can race with Ferraris and Subarus in the virtual world.
By William Diem • Feb. 15, 2007 -
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GM Holden Looks to Export Commodore to Europe
“There are 25 million vehicles sold each year in Europe. We would only need to sell 5,000 or 10,000 units,” GM Holden’s Denny Mooney says.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 13, 2007 -
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Dodge Aims High With Demon Roadster Concept
The Mazda Miata served as the benchmark for Chrysler designers developing the Dodge Demon.
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 12, 2007 -
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Dodge Continues Charge Into Chassis Cab Segment
New Class 4 and 5 trucks make use of breakthrough 6.7L Cummins diesel I-6.
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 9, 2007 -
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Kia Mulls SX Versions Across Lineup
Kia currently offers SX versions of the Optima and Spectra, and those variants account for about 10%-15% of each model’s mix.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 9, 2007 -
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Press Says Leaked Document Much Ado About Nothing
A Detroit Free Press report says Toyota projects a $900 million increase in U.S. manufacturing compensation by 2011 and is working to trim that figure by a third.
By Christie Schweinsberg and Byron Pope • Feb. 9, 2007 -
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Porsche Cayman Cannibalizing Boxster Sales
Both the Boxster and the Cayman experienced significant sales declines in January, Ward's data shows.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 8, 2007 -
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BMW Pleased With Alpina B7’s Sales Pace
The 500-hp Alpina B7 has been on sale in the U.S. since early January, with orders exceeding 200 units.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 8, 2007 -
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VW to Promote R32 Return With SCCA GTI Cup Races
VW will offer financial support for VW competitors, while the SCCA-sanctioned GTI Cup series will provide VW owners an entree into racing.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 8, 2007 -
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Toyota Rolls Out Bigger Highlander
The '08 Highlander now rides on the same platform underpinning Toyota's Camry midsize car and Avalon large sedan, allowing for increased interior functionality.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 7, 2007 -
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GM Calls on Cadillac Dealers to Deliver; Buick Dealers Subdued
Last year's launch of a redesigned Escalade lineup began a momentum shift to Cadillac, Brand Manager Jim Taylor says.
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 6, 2007 -
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Ford Edge Gets Top Safety Ratings, Launch On Track
In January, the first full month of Edge sales, Ford dealers moved 5,586 units, outpacing the successful Fusion in its first full month on the market.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 5, 2007 -
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Chrysler Dealers Vent, But Meeting Tone ‘Upbeat’
Dealer profitability will top agenda for 2007, says new council chief.
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 4, 2007 -
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Honda Still Downstream of Small MPV Market
Safety features are higher on consumers’ shopping lists, Honda executive says.
By Eric Mayne • Feb. 4, 2007
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