The era of BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance begins
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 11, 2008... BMW of North America, LLC
today announced pricing of the 335d Sedan and X5 xDrive35d Sports
Activity Vehicle, the first two BMW Advanced Diesels with
BluePerformance. The 335d Sedan will have an MSRP of $44,725, including
destination and ...
Toyota announced today that its new "iQ" ultra-compact
vehicle has won this years' Good Design Award Grand Award, the top
prize in the Good Design Awards competition held annually in Japan.
The "micro-premium" iQ, with a package that seats four in a vehicle
2,985mm long ...
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that sales in Japan of the all-new Life
will begin on November 7, 2008. Continuing a tradition of superior
comfort and utility, the new Life offers enhanced drivability and is
the first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup
camera as standard equipment.*1 In addition, ...
Minivan Chosen for Value, Convenience and Style
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GM to shift small crossover to GMC
General Motors will replace the Pontiac Torrent with a small GMC crossover for the 2009 model year. The new vehicle will be called the Terrain, say sources familiar with GM's product plans.
Nardelli hemmed in by Cerberus credit crunch
CEO Bob Nardelli and his management team are working on a short financial leash as they struggle to turn around ailing Chrysler LLC. They're limited to the roughly $10 billion in cash they have on hand. The company can't borrow any more.
Chrysler will cut fleet sales
Chrysler LLC plans to reduce fleet sales in 2008, CEO Bob Nardelli said. At a media event last week, he said 20 percent of annual sales would be a good target.
Crisis is looming for Plastech
One of North America's largest minority-owned auto parts suppliers is tottering into a financial crisis caused by its customers' production cutbacks. Over the past two weeks, Plastech Engineered Products Inc.
Exports of U.S. auto parts rise in quarter
U.S. auto parts exports rose by $1.48 billion in the third quarter as the falling dollar made U.S. goods cheaper abroad, according to corrected Department of Commerce data.
Last Mercury-only store exits new-car business
A breed many never knew existed became extinct last week: The nation's last Mercury-only dealership departed the new-car business. Community Motor Co. in Canonsburg, Pa.
Nissan sales boss retires
Bill Bosley, general manager of Nissan Division, has retired. Bosley, 53, will be succeeded on Jan. 1 by Al Castignetti, regional vice president over Nissan's Northeast sales region.
Climate bill dangles $40 billion for auto industry
Things are not really rosy in Washington right now for the automobile industry, but automakers and suppliers could be among the ultimate winners if the federal government caps greenhouse gas emissions.