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Main > Car Makers News > Other > Obama says U.S. can't let Big 3 fail | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama scolded the domestic carmakers Tuesday night for "years of bad decision making," but said "the nation that invented the automobile cannot walk away from it." In a speech to a joint session of Congress, the new president offered no details as to how he would help the industry restructure, and no promise to grant the billions of dollars in new aid that General Motors and Chrysler seek. But it was his strongest commitment yet to preserving the companies that have... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-25 06:22:50 Article Views Rating: 235 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Auto briefs | detnews.com | The Detroit News North Dakota's House has defeated a proposed 5 percent state tax exemption for new Ford Motor Co. , Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp. cars and trucks. The measure got its first legislative hearing last week. It was put on the fast track for a vote because car dealers said it was delaying some customers' buying decisions. Representatives voted 64-29 on Monday to defeat the measure. It offered the 5 percent tax break for new vehicle sales and leases until June 30, 2010. Some lawmakers doubted whether... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-03 07:09:24 Article Views Rating: 190 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Reports: Chrysler, Fiat discuss partnership | detnews.com | The Detroit News AUBURN HILLS -- Fiat SpA is holding discussions with Chrysler LLC about taking a stake in the U.S. carmaker and creating a partnership that would allow the Italian automaker to build and sell its small cars in the United States, two publications reported Monday. Unnamed officials familiar with the discussions told The Wall Street Journal and Automotive News that Chrysler would have access to Turin-based Fiat's engine and transmission technology as part of a potential deal. Chrysler spokeswoman Lori... Full article... Article added: 2009-01-20 11:04:52 Article Views Rating: 165 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Fiat in talks to buy big stake in Chrysler | detnews.com | The Detroit News After several attempts, Chrysler LLC may have found a partner. Italy's Fiat SpA could take a big stake in the Auburn Hills automaker in exchange for providing small-car platforms and engines under discussions taking place. Such a deal would allow cash-strapped Chrysler to quickly add small vehicles to its lineup and at little cost, while providing Fiat with an inexpensive ticket back into the U.S. auto market, people familiar with the situation said. They said the talks are at an advanced stage, with... Full article... Article added: 2009-01-20 11:04:50 Article Views Rating: 199 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Pinifarina cancels contract manufacturing to focus on electric vehicles The only remaining contract manufacturer of Italy in activity, Pininfarina, on Tuesday approved a modified industrial plan which calls for the cancellation of contract manufacturing when present productions will cease and focus solely on making electric vehicles.The modified plan emerged before creditor banks lately approved a financial aid for the firm that saved it from a bankruptcy filing.In an announcement, Pininfarina said it would not seek a new contract manufacturing orders after the present... Full article... Article added: 2009-01-03 09:19:51 Article Views Rating: 117 Main > Car Makers News > Other > DETROIT AUTO SHOW: The Most Comprehensive List Of What Cars Are Coming in 09'. Which One Excites You Most? It's hard to believe that the 2009 Detroit Auto Show is only weeks away, amidst all this end of the world bailout talk.Thank God, the wizards at one of our favorite print mags maybe even our favorite, CAR Magazine have compiled an exhaustive list of what they know is coming in 2009!Alfa Romeo MitoMini-rivalling premium hatch with supercar styling cuesAlfa Romeo 149147 moves upmarket to take on A3 and 1-seriesAlfa Romeo 169We're due to hear more on Alfa's 167 later next yearAlfa Romeo 8C SpiderStunning... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-17 13:21:39 Article Views Rating: 267 Main > Car Makers News > Alfa Romeo > Alfa Romeo Concept Actually Being Produced The Alpha Romeo Bertone BAT 11 looks like someone stole it from the future. Apparently the once concept car is actually hitting production. If you call making 25-50 "hitting production". I already put my name on the list, along with this guy and this guy, which means we'll probably be seeing D&G and rubidium covered models soon. There's not too much information on the car's stats, minus it goes fast and runs on the blood of virgins instead of oil. Thankfully my girlfriend promised to save... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-12 08:40:13 Article Views Rating: 545 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Winton: Only the strongest Europeans will survive harsh 2009 | The Detroit News | detnews.com SUSSEX, England -- You could argue that Europe's car manufacturers are in good shape compared with America's, but that's not saying much, and 2009 looks dreadful for car sales here, with the possibility that some major players might be taken over or lesser mortals expire completely. Europe will have to face adversity without any major bailout from their governments, although France plans an inventive scheme to persuade owners of old clunkers to replace them with brand spanking new, fuel-efficient... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-11 06:59:26 Article Views Rating: 115 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Winton: Only the strongest Europeans will survive harsh 2009 | The Detroit News | detnews.com SUSSEX, England -- You could argue that Europe's car manufacturers are in good shape compared with America's, but that's not saying much, and 2009 looks dreadful for car sales here, with the possibility that some major players might be taken over or lesser mortals expire completely. Europe will have to face adversity without any major bailout from their governments, although France plans an inventive scheme to persuade owners of old clunkers to replace them with brand spanking new, fuel-efficient... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-11 06:58:57 Article Views Rating: 151 Main > Car Makers News > Volkswagen > Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Guide's Impressions of the 2011 Volkswagen New BeetleThe Bug gets a retro-to-metro makeover that promises modern styling, more room, better fuel thrift, and new body-style choices. Is VW chasing Mini? Sure looks like it.What We Know About the 2011 Volkswagen New BeetleThe rumor mill talks a lot about Volkswagen AG these days, and for good reason. The German combine--which includes the premium Audi brand and exoticar labels Bentley, Bugatti, and Lamborghini--has set its sights on becoming the... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-11 06:08:11 Article Views Rating: 346 |
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