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Main > Car Makers News > Other > The Big Three's real union problem If there is hope for the Big Three and for the UAW, it rests in unionizing the foreign automakers' U.S. plants.The Big Three are a mess, and there is plenty of blame to go around. Washington lawmakers pondering the bailout for Detroit have been grilling executives of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler about their role in the crisis. But sitting by their side Thursday on Capitol Hill was Ron Gettelfinger, president of the United Auto Workers.Even if a deal for a $15-billion to $17-billion preliminary... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:45 Article Views Rating: 57 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Ward’s Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners Ward’s Announces 2009 10 Best Engines WinnersBy Ward’s StaffWardsAuto.com, Dec 5, 2008 12:54 PM SOUTHFIELD, MI – Amid plummeting vehicle sales, thousands of job losses, an economy officially in recession and pleas for federal assistance, a handful of auto makers have cause to celebrate.Ward’s Automotive Group announces its 2009 10 Best Engines list, which reflects the diversity of powertrains that will play a role in reshaping America’s automotive landscape.Selected by Ward’s editors, the... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:44 Article Views Rating: 93 Main > Car Makers News > Hyundai > 2009 Hyundai i20 U.K. pricing announced Although sales for January have had a head start on the high street, but anyone buying a small car are wondering what happened to small price tags. The price tags of hatchbacks have gone so far up that a mid-range supermini costs in excess of five digits on the average.However, buyers of the Hyundai i20 are in for a pleasant surprise. In spite of having outstanding levels of roominess, quality and safety, and a dynamics that can take on and beat the finest from both Japan and Europe, the diminutive... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:40 Article Views Rating: 116 Main > Car Makers News > Other > The Big Three's real union problem If there is hope for the Big Three and for the UAW, it rests in unionizing the foreign automakers' U.S. plants.The Big Three are a mess, and there is plenty of blame to go around. Washington lawmakers pondering the bailout for Detroit have been grilling executives of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler about their role in the crisis. But sitting by their side Thursday on Capitol Hill was Ron Gettelfinger, president of the United Auto Workers.Even if a deal for a $15-billion to $17-billion preliminary... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:39 Article Views Rating: 69 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Ward’s Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners Ward’s Announces 2009 10 Best Engines WinnersBy Ward’s StaffWardsAuto.com, Dec 5, 2008 12:54 PM SOUTHFIELD, MI – Amid plummeting vehicle sales, thousands of job losses, an economy officially in recession and pleas for federal assistance, a handful of auto makers have cause to celebrate.Ward’s Automotive Group announces its 2009 10 Best Engines list, which reflects the diversity of powertrains that will play a role in reshaping America’s automotive landscape.Selected by Ward’s editors, the... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:37 Article Views Rating: 64 Main > Car Makers News > Toyota > Four-cylinder Toyota Highlander priced at $25,705 Click above for our high-res gallery of the 2008 Toyota HighlanderToyota has just announced pricing on the 2009 Highlander SUV with its new 4-cylinder engine. The latest entry-level model in the Highlander lineup will arrive at the dealership with a base MSRP of $25,705. That figure cleanly undercuts the price of the Highlander V6 FWD $27,600 and the Highlander Hybrid $34,700. The new 4-cylinder engine displaces 2.7-liters and is rated at 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an all-new 6-speed... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:30 Article Views Rating: 119 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Ward's Auto declares Ten Best Engines of 2009 Ward's Auto has released its annual list of Ten Best Engines for the new year, and our first assessment is that it's just as interesting for what isn't present as for what is. First of all, let's get the official list out of the way: Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 A4 Avant BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 135i Coupe BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel 335d Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV Escape Hybrid General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:26 Article Views Rating: 80 Main > Car Makers News > Toyota > Four-cylinder Toyota Highlander priced at $25,705 Click above for our high-res gallery of the 2008 Toyota HighlanderToyota has just announced pricing on the 2009 Highlander SUV with its new 4-cylinder engine. The latest entry-level model in the Highlander lineup will arrive at the dealership with a base MSRP of $25,705. That figure cleanly undercuts the price of the Highlander V6 FWD $27,600 and the Highlander Hybrid $34,700. The new 4-cylinder engine displaces 2.7-liters and is rated at 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an all-new 6-speed... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:25 Article Views Rating: 114 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Ward's Auto declares Ten Best Engines of 2009 Ward's Auto has released its annual list of Ten Best Engines for the new year, and our first assessment is that it's just as interesting for what isn't present as for what is. First of all, let's get the official list out of the way: Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 A4 Avant BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 135i Coupe BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel 335d Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV Escape Hybrid General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:20 Article Views Rating: 71 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Commentary: Auto dealer waits for the posturing to finally end | The Detroit News | detnews.com Dan Frost owns three American cars and five American dealerships and a dwindling supply of patience. He's tired of posturing legislators in Washington. Tired of the UAW getting punched around by people with no sense of history. Tired of his neighbors in West Bloomfield Township lying to themselves about how perfect their foreign cars are. Really, really tired of General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner. Also, he'd like to sell more automobiles. But that won't happen until everyone is through posturing. And if GM... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:20 Article Views Rating: 74 |
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