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Main > Car Makers News > Daimler > Daimler has quarterly loss of $1.95 billion | detnews.com | The Detroit News BERLIN -- German automaker Daimler AG on Tuesday reported a euro1.53 billion $1.95 billion fourth-quarter loss -- its first in two years -- and warned that sales of its marquee Mercedes-Benz cars would decline through 2009 because of the economic meltdown's pinch on the automotive industry. The loss for the Stuttgart-based maker of Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach compared to a profit of euro1.7 billion a year earlier. The final figure was dragged down by losses and charges at Chrysler LLC, of which... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-17 14:55:39 Article Views Rating: 196 Main > Car Makers News > Ford > Ford Motor Credit will cut 1,200 jobs | detnews.com | The Detroit News Layoffs begin this week at Ford Motor Credit, the lending arm of Ford Motor Co. The Detroit News has learned that layoffs, which first were announced last month, will come this week. The Dearborn automaker plans to eliminate some 1,200 jobs, or 20 percent of the total work force, at Ford Credit to reduce costs as it struggles to return to profitability in 2011. The company said the layoffs will be spread over several months. "We have told employees that departures will occur from mid-February to late... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-16 09:31:17 Article Views Rating: 222 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Suppliers request $18.5B in U.S. aid | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- The nation's auto suppliers asked the Treasury Department for at least $18.5 billion in emergency aid Friday as the Obama administration was nearing an announcement of a three-member auto restructuring team. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association urged Treasury to quickly consider three options to prevent the collapse of auto suppliers, which face a severe cash crisis. The group is suggesting the government tap the $700 billion bank rescue program. Detroit's Big Three automakers... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-15 18:02:47 Article Views Rating: 152 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Auto suppliers ask Treasury for billions in emergency aid | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- The nation's auto suppliers on Friday formally asked for billions of dollars in emergency aid from the U.S. Treasury Department, warning that up to 1 million jobs could be at risk in the auto industry. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and its affiliate, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association, submitted a formal 55-page request to the Treasury Department late Friday afternoon seeking financial assistance specifically for motor vehicle parts suppliers. In a letter to... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-15 18:02:47 Article Views Rating: 147 Main > Car Makers News > Honda > 2009 Geneva Auto Show: Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition Honda plans to bring its latest sport car S2000 Ultimate Edition to the upcoming 2009 Geneva Auto Show. The manufacturer wants to start sales in Europe in March, but the North American customers won’t see it at their dealerships.Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition looks really impressive with the Grand Pix While body and graphite-color alloy wheels. The automaker says the choice for the color is based on the 1964 F1 model. The interior is trimmed in red leather and decorated with numbered plaques... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:17 Article Views Rating: 370 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Zonda R Is Ready for a Track Italian automaker, Pagani has unveiled the final images of Zonda R the prototype of which has been presented at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show almost a year ago. The track racer looks like some high-tech dream-auto that is ready to fly through the race within seconds. Zonda R is powered by Mercedes AMG 6.0-liter V12 engine that outputs 739 horsepower and 524 pound-feet of torque. The manufacturer gave it the maximum speed of 217 mph. The lightweight carbon-fiber body is stuffed with racing features: world... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:16 Article Views Rating: 144 Main > Car Makers News > GM > GM not intending to offer more buyouts | detnews.com | The Detroit News Cash-strapped General Motors Corp. does not intend to offer another round of buyouts to hourly workers after the current program expires next month, a source familiar with the situation said today. GM, which is operating after receiving $9.4 billion in federal loans, doesn't have the money to make another offer beyond a $45,000 incentive unveiled last week that includes a cash payment and vehicle voucher. The Detroit automaker expects most hourly workers will wait until after the automaker submits its... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:15 Article Views Rating: 190 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Auto dealers add more incentives for buyers | detnews.com | The Detroit News The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is a lot of vehicle, perhaps more ideally suited for the U.S. Border Patrol than for the average commuter. But Kent Carl, of Carl Chevrolet in San Jose, Calif., would like to think it's too good of a deal to pass up. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the muscular and loaded V8 with three rows of seats is $39,280. But Carl, the general manager at the dealership, has it priced at $25,988. That's a savings of stacked-up incentives totaling $13,292. "We've had some... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:11 Article Views Rating: 296 Main > Car Makers News > GM > GM's senior VP of communications leaving for United Airlines | detnews.com | The Detroit News A top public relations executive is leaving General Motors Corp. to oversee communications for United Airlines, trading the country's largest automaker for the third largest airline company. The Chicago-based airliner today announced that Tony Cervone has been hired as chief communications officer and senior vice president of corporate communications. The 46-year-old Oakland Township resident starts Feb. 16 and will oversee internal and external communications, media and public relations and crisis... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-05 07:31:57 Article Views Rating: 163 Main > Car Makers News > Nissan > Downsizing the right way: 2009 Nissan Maxima replaces size with style | detnews.com | The Detroit News Times are tougher than boiled brisket. That's nothing new to Detroit. We've been chewing this entree for years, and we find little solace that the rest of the country finally gets a seat at our table. At least we have a country song written about us. There's always a silver lining -- even if it's a tarnished silver plated one. Optimism, you see, is free. The 2009 Nissan Maxima makes me optimistic. Finally, a big sedan undergoes a redesign and comes out smaller. Nissan chopped off nearly 4 inches in... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-05 07:31:56 Article Views Rating: 200 |
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