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New Hyundai Veracruz CUV to Attract Upscale Buyers
The auto maker says the Veracruz will attract buyers of traditional body-on-frame SUVs seeking more comfort without sacrificing power.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 8, 2007 -
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Chrysler Promises Hybrid Minivan
Executives are both confident and guarded about the future of the segment.
By Alisa Priddle and Eric Mayne • Jan. 7, 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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HD Radio Alliance to Pitch Technology at Detroit Auto Show
BMW says starting this spring the factory-installed option will be available in all of its models.
By Herb Shuldiner • Jan. 7, 2007 -
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Mazda Tribute Hybrid Unveiled in Detroit
On sale starting midyear, the Tribute HEV is Mazda’s first hybrid and joins siblings, the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 7, 2007 -
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Mazda Flows From Nagare to Ryuga
The Ryuga follows the Nagare concept shown at the recent L.A. auto show and continues the exploration of flow as it relates to vehicle design.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 7, 2007 -
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Chevy Plug-in Volt Could Charge GM Hybrid Future
When the overall powertrain is considered, the concept PHEV has a 640-mile range and could achieve 150 mpg.
By Scott Anderson • Jan. 7, 2007 -
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Chrysler’s Shadow Inventory Fading Away
Chrysler hopes disclosure will end discussion of its swollen sales bank.
By Eric Mayne • Jan. 4, 2007 -
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Nissan, Ford, Toyota Resonate With Minorities, Survey Suggests
Asian-Americans are still waiting for an affordable product that reflects their fun-loving attitude, Strategic Vision says.
By Eric Mayne • Jan. 4, 2007 -
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Lincoln MKR Concept to Bow in Detroit
The Lincoln MKR concept boasts an independent rear suspension for a refined ride and sits on 21-in. chrome aluminum wheels.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 2, 2007 -
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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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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 -
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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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Honda’s 3L V-6 Deserves to Crash List
As the 10 Best Engines judging period was coming to a close in mid-November, I eagerly anticipated my test car for the long Thanksgiving weekend.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 1, 2007 -
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Milford’s New Roll
In an effort to better understand and ultimately prevent the most lethal type of vehicle crash, General Motors Corp. brings its rollover crash testing activities in-house, becoming the first North American auto maker to do so.
By Mike Sutton • Jan. 1, 2007 -
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Saab, Caddy CUVs Tap TE Platform
General Motors Corp. has created an all-new platform to support a cross/utility vehicle for Saab and Cadillac, entries that could be slated for the '10 model year.
By Scott Anderson • Jan. 1, 2007 -
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Toyota’s China JV to Build Yaris
Toyota says it will invest an additional ¥5.7 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.
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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