Automakers: Page 365
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‘Dr. Z’ Adds Zing to Chrysler Campaign
Chrysler is offering a 30-day money-back guarantee on its vehicles.
By Eric Mayne • June 30, 2006 -
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Mitsubishi Ends Smart Forfour Production
The move is part of DaimlerChrysler's restructuring of the Smart brand and will not affect Mitsubishi's earnings or production at the Nedcar plant.
By Ward's Staff • June 30, 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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GM Shareholder Says Nissan-Renault Interested in 3-Way Alliance
In a letter, Tracinda references previous discussions with Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn about a 3-way alliance with GM.
By Scott Anderson • June 30, 2006 -
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Ford Invests $214 Million in its Buffalo Stamping Plant
Ford's investment includes a new Schuler press, 120 dies, 10 new sub-assembly lines and a general facility upgrade to support output of the Edge and MKX CUVs.
By Ward's Staff • June 30, 2006 -
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Chrysler to Close Landmark Toledo Jeep Plant
The nearly 100-year-old plant eventually will be torn down once production moves to Chrysler's new assembly plant nearby.
By Ward's Staff • June 30, 2006 -
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GM Sees Building, Design Future in 3D
GM estimates using 3D technology saved 5%-8% in costs for its recently completed Lansing Delta plant.
By Scott Anderson • June 30, 2006 -
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2005: Tough Year for Dealers; But Some Worried More for Auto Makers
For many dealers 2005 was tough on profits, but many of them were more concerned about the future of ailing GM and Ford.
By Steve Finlay • June 28, 2006 -
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Volvo Sets Up Sales Subsidiary in India
Volvo India will be based in Delhi and first will offer the S80 and XC90 to the Indian market, with other models to follow.
By Ward's Staff • June 28, 2006 -
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Smyrna Epicenter of Nissan’s Quest for Quality
A new quality auditing effort is helping inspectors double the number of vehicle flaws discovered.
By Scott Anderson • June 27, 2006 -
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Toyota Chairman Okuda Resigns
Vice Chairman Fujio Cho will replace Okuda, who will remain with the company as a senior adviser.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • June 27, 2006 -
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Good News and Bad News at Honda
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts. The Honda Fit looks like a smash hit, but the Accord Hybrid is a miss. Hear Ward's AutoWorld Editor Drew Winter's latest take on the auto ...
By Drew Winter • June 22, 2006 -
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Opa! Eos Portends Sunny Days Ahead for Volkswagen
Will it blow the roof off the market? No. But some will flip their lids.
By Eric Mayne • June 21, 2006 -
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Mazda Debuting MX-5 Miata Hardtop in England
It marks the first time in the 16-year history of the roadster that it will be sold with a power retractable hardtop.
By Ward's Staff • June 20, 2006 -
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Used Cars Helps Carr Chevrolet Stay Strong
In a tough market, Carr Chevrolet ranks high on the Ward's 500 by employing some novel tactics in its used-car operations.
By Cliff Banks • June 15, 2006 -
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Solving the Body Shop Riddle
A Maryland Toyota dealership's body shop becomes a profit generator, leveraging relationships with insurance companies and suppliers.
By Cliff Banks • June 15, 2006 -
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Toyota Increases Production Capacity in China
The Toyota JV begins production of the high-grade Land Cruiser Prado VX at its Chengdu Plant, which also makes the Land Cruiser Prado GX.
By Ward's Staff • June 14, 2006 -
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Toyota Closes Port Melbourne Plant
More than 1 million Toyotas were built at Port Melbourne through 1994, and the company retained manufacturing operations there until the end of May.
By Alan Harman • June 13, 2006 -
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Honda Scouts Potential Illinois Plant Site
Farm country in east-central Illinois gets the once-over from Honda officials.
By Jim Mateja • June 12, 2006 -
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Chrysler’s Retro Dilemma
Insiders are debating how big the next-generation model should be – and likely exactly how the retro-styled hatchback should look.
By David E. Zoia • June 7, 2006 -
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Buick, Pontiac Embrace Future With Nod to Past
Buick expects the 'Lucerne and '08 Enclave to reclaim its heritage as an upscale brand. Pontiac is counting on sporty models such as the Solstice to rebuild sales.
By Scott Anderson • June 7, 2006 -
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Michigan Waits to Hear Back From Honda
The state has submitted a proposal for a new vehicle assembly plant, but the auto maker likely will pass on the offer if history is any indication.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 6, 2006 -
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Critical Differences
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.In what has become a true horse-race among North American auto makers, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. won by a nose to become the No.1 ranked produce...
By Drew Winter • June 2, 2006 -
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GM Launches Child-Seat Campaign
GM's child-seat campaign is kicked off by CEO Rick Wagoner at the auto maker's first dealership in Harlem in more than 40 years.
By Herb Shuldiner • June 2, 2006 -
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Turn On F&I Cameras
Don't ever accuse me of being consistent. I've had so many positions on the question of whether it's a good idea to videotape finance and insurance sessions with customers, that you'd need a GPS device to keep track of me. About 10 years ago, when I learned that some dealers in Alabama were beginning to audiotape, then videotape, their F&I sessions with customers, I was intrigued. I knew why those
By THOMAS B. HUDSON • June 1, 2006 -
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Jumpin’ Curt Hughes, It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas
Curt Hughes Kia of Modesto (CA) advertising includes this come on: Ask About Our Free-Gas-For-A-Year Program. Here's the catch: In exchange for the free fuel, customers agree to have their new or used Kias wrapped with advertising that pitches the dealership. There have been about 35 takers, dealership salesman Aaron Mahr tells local TV station KXTV. Friends have it, he says. At first, they're hesitant.
June 1, 2006
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