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Main > Car Makers News > Other > Prosperous 2009 wishes for the Big 3 | detnews.com | The Detroit News Can you remember a year that you'd rather forget more than 2008? Everything -- stock prices, new car dealers, housing, CD yields, job openings -- tanked, it seemed. Good riddance. So it's time to look forward to the coming year with some New Year's resolutions and a wish-list. • For Detroit's automakers, may U.S. consumers catch a chronic case of "Buy America" fever. The market has collapsed faster than the new Corvette ZR1 can rip from zero to 60 mph, so here's hoping the Obama administration's... Full article... Article added: 2009-01-03 09:19:41 Article Views Rating: 106 Main > Auto Shows > Other > Electricity-powered Lynx offers Eco-friendly concept car powered by electric axle motors. One thing we don’t often see in concept cars is the focus on driver and passenger safety. However, designer Manuel Schneider and his team has designed a car that incorporates features such as anti-collision and collision-avoidance systems that promise that in the future drivers will be feel much safer than today.The car is powered by electric axle motors and has a large interior space that should appeal to anyone who loves traveling with... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-25 09:30:29 Article Views Rating: 697 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Dec. 22 letter from Bob Nardelli to Chrysler employees | detnews.com | The Detroit News Dear Employees, As this eventful year draws to a close, I'd just like to take a moment and once again express my personal appreciation and thank you for your commitment and dedication to Chrysler LLC. Reflecting back on the year, I'm sure we can all agree that this one stands out for the extraordinary challenges we faced, as well as for the many accomplishments we can look back on. We are grateful to the U.S taxpayers and the U.S. Treasury Department that they will provide a loan to Chrysler to help... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-23 06:51:53 Article Views Rating: 180 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Dec. 22 letter from Bob Nardelli to Chrysler employees | detnews.com | The Detroit News Dear Employees, As this eventful year draws to a close, I'd just like to take a moment and once again express my personal appreciation and thank you for your commitment and dedication to Chrysler LLC. Reflecting back on the year, I'm sure we can all agree that this one stands out for the extraordinary challenges we faced, as well as for the many accomplishments we can look back on. We are grateful to the U.S taxpayers and the U.S. Treasury Department that they will provide a loan to Chrysler to help... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-23 06:51:44 Article Views Rating: 160 Main > Car Makers News > Audi > Which GERMAN Company Has The BEST Current Lineup And Future Roadmap, Audi, BMW or MB? I have a friend who also serves as a mentor to me who has told me on several occasions, "...a business plan is what you present to get money, but once you have the money, the plan typically goes on the shelf to start collecting dust."There is a lot of truth to that statement. Granted, intended to be a road map for business the plan typically cannot take into account every situation a business encounters in real world situations which require human interaction to solve.With the news... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-22 05:54:32 Article Views Rating: 202 Main > Car Makers News > Other > The SPIES Want to Know: What Are the Things That Make a Car Salesperson Good OR Bad? The men and woman who sell cars across this country get a bad rap. The butt of many a joke, the profession as a whole has been dragged down by more than its fair share of people who should have never been salespeople to begin with.The fact is, a good salesperson can make a great income selling cars. The successful ones treat it as a career striving to learn the products and understanding the premise behind customer service as they strive to serve their customers and their needs.But what is... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-22 05:54:29 Article Views Rating: 74 Main > Car Makers News > Other > AutoSpies.com 2008 Holiday Gift Guide- Great last minute ideas! Black and Decker Car Diagnostic Tool Check your car's diagnostic codes. Provides in depth access to Engine Light Information on-line. Save time and money by diagnosing codes yourself instead of going to a mechanic. Instantly let's you know if it is OK to continue to drive your vehicle. When a problem is fixed turn the check engine light off without visiting a mechanic. $79.99 Buy It Here Black and Decker Start It® Jump-Starter /Inflator Model # JU300CB Instantly... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-19 08:13:32 Article Views Rating: 154 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Decision close on carmaker rescue | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- The White House raised the possibility Thursday of an "orderly bankruptcy" to prevent General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC from collapse, calling it one of a range of options under consideration to help the ailing automakers. "There's an orderly way to do bankruptcies that provides for more of a soft landing," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said. "That's what we would be talking about." Perino said a decision on how to help the automakers was "very close" and President Bush was... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-19 08:13:29 Article Views Rating: 110 Main > Car Makers News > BMW > Spy Shots: Are reports of BMW CS' demise exaggerated? The low-slung four-seater was intended as a rival for the Maserati Quattroporte and upcoming Porsche Panamera. The company said it no longer expects to break last year's sales record of 1.5 million vehicles in 2008 and product initiatives will now focus on more efficient smaller cars. The Concept CS, which takes its name from highly styled BMWs of the 1960s, is longer, wider and lower than BMW’s current flagship saloon, the 7-Series. It was first shown to the public at the Shanghai Auto Show in spring... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-18 08:04:04 Article Views Rating: 145 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Small-car crash protection better | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- Small cars, which have become more popular with the fluctuation in gas prices, are becoming better equipped to protect motorists in serious crashes, according to tests by the insurance industry. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave top scores on front-end crash tests for several 2009 small cars released Wednesday. Three vehicles -- the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix, which share the same underpinnings and are considered corporate twins, and the Suzuki SX4 -- also received top... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-18 08:03:57 Article Views Rating: 134 |
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