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Main > Car Makers News > Other > VW showcases range of new models in Frankfurt | detnews.com | The Detroit News -- In a scene reminiscent of General Motors in its happier days, Volkswagen AG rented out a big hall here to display a slew of new models. They ranged from humble Volkswagens to roaring roadsters, in the most extravagant soiree of the Frankfurt Motor Show. The variety of cars on display "demonstrate that we have not only the widest range of brands but the best, and something for every customer," said Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn. Among the new models was an ultra-clean VW-brand electric... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-15 04:26:15 Article Views Rating: 54 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Autos ready to shine anew | detnews.com | The Detroit News Last fall, as auto executives gathered for Europe's biggest car show, the industry teetered on the precipice of the worst downturn in 30 years. This week, executives from a recomposed auto industry convene in Frankfurt in a cautiously optimistic mood: "The worst is behind us," said Christoph Strmer, an analyst at forecasting firm IHS Global Insight. Now, he said, "the feeling is, we've passed it, we've survived it, we're still in business." Still, industry executives and analysts remain apprehensive... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-15 04:26:12 Article Views Rating: 54 Main > Car Makers News > Opel > Magna says Opel could shed 10,500 jobs | detnews.com | The Detroit News -- As many as 10,500 jobs at Adam Opel GmbH, or about 20 percent of the work force, may be eliminated as part of a restructuring plan for the German carmaker, said the co-chief executive of Magna International Inc., one of the prospective new investors in Opel. The cuts outlined Monday by Siegfried Wolfof Magna were broadly in line with the job reductions described in June when Magna outlined its proposal for Opel, one of General Motors Co.'s overseas subsidiaries. Wolf said about 4,500 of those cuts... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-15 04:26:11 Article Views Rating: 50 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Chrysler delays return of second shift at Illinois plant | detnews.com | The Detroit News Chrysler Group LLC is delaying the return of the second shift of workers at its Belvidere, Ill., plant by more than a month. "Continued stresses on the automotive supplier base," is the explanation the automaker gave Monday in announcing the 850 affected workers will be recalled in mid-November. The original plan was to increase production starting Oct. 5, adding 10,000 Dodge Caliber compact vehicles to help replenish supplies after the fuel-efficient hatchback proved popular during the "cash for... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-15 04:26:10 Article Views Rating: 56 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Disclosure sought on 'opt out' for side airbags | detnews.com | The Detroit News -- The nation's top auto safety regulator will ask automakers to disclose whether they allow fleet customers to opt out of buying side airbags or other safety equipment. Starting in the 2011 model year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration "will begin requesting that vehicle manufacturers specifically state whether fleet models have different safety equipment from those sold at dealerships. Any differences will be noted in the ratings information provided," the agency's acting chief, Ron... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-15 04:26:10 Article Views Rating: 43 Main > Car Makers News > Peugeot > 2010 Peugeot RCZ The Peugeot RCZ features an all new 1.6 litre THP 147 kW/200 bhp engine has CO2 emissions of only 139 g/km. The Peugeot RCZ equipped with HYbrid4 technology which will be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. This Peugeot RCZ is based on the same power train as the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 which will be available in Spring 2011: a 2.0 litre HDi FAP 120 kW 163bhp in front and a 27 kW 37bhp electric motor at the rear. This concept has emissions of only 95 g/km of CO2 whilst benefiting from a... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-14 06:15:31 Article Views Rating: 145 Main > Car Makers News > Nissan > Nissan GT-R blurs line between video games, reality | detnews.com | The Detroit News I finally understand why Godzilla stomps into a city and breathes fire everywhere. He just wants to be noticed. When you're the biggest, baddest Lacertilia on the block, people should run away screaming in fear. That's how most people react to monsters. But in Detroit, if it doesn't wear a bow tie, blue oval or come with a cross-haired grille, people just don't seem to take interest. When Nissan Motor Co. called to tell me there was a spare 2010 Nissan GT-R sitting around and wondered if I could squeeze... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-14 04:08:51 Article Views Rating: 62 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Behemoths to the fore in Frankfurt as sales window threatens to shut | detnews.com | The Detroit News -- It will be like going to one of Frank Sinatra's final performances for visitors to the Frankfurt Car Show. They will come away saying we might never see the likes of that again. Children and grandchildren will one day hear barely believable tales of long extinct, gas guzzling 150 mph beasts like Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Ferraris, Aston Martins, Jaguars and Porsches which were on show at the 2009 Frankfurt Car Show. Anybody could buy them, as long as they had the money. The global car industry is on... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-14 04:08:50 Article Views Rating: 51 Main > Car Makers News > GM > GM rescinds 27,000 pay cuts for white-collar workers | detnews.com | The Detroit News General Motors Co. restored salaries for white-collar workers and some executives Friday in a bid to retain employees critical to the automaker's revival. GM, which emerged from bankruptcy after receiving $50 billion in federal aid, ended temporary pay cuts for about 27,000 U.S. workers and other employees in Canada and some foreign countries. Senior-level executive pay cuts, however, are not being restored -- for now. The news comes two days after GM said it would lay off 1,000 additional white-collar... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-14 04:08:48 Article Views Rating: 51 Main > Car Makers News > Nissan > Nissan GT-R blurs line between video games, reality | detnews.com | The Detroit News I finally understand why Godzilla stomps into a city and breathes fire everywhere. He just wants to be noticed. When you're the biggest, baddest Lacertilia on the block, people should run away screaming in fear. That's how most people react to monsters. But in Detroit, if it doesn't wear a bow tie, blue oval or come with a cross-haired grille, people just don't seem to take interest. When Nissan Motor Co. called to tell me there was a spare 2010 Nissan GT-R sitting around and wondered if I could squeeze... Full article... Article added: 2009-09-14 04:08:38 Article Views Rating: 54 |
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