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Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Chrysler brands to aim appeal at specific lifestyles | detnews.com | The Detroit News Chrysler Group LLC outlined new strategies for its four vehicle brands Wednesday, aimed at recapturing lost market share by bringing new buyers into showrooms. Dodge, which remains the nation's No. 3 brand by sales, will see its bad-boy image toned down, and its big trucks sold under a new standalone Ram brand. Dodge will get a "more mature" logo, and vehicles will focus on the "physics of fun," not macho design. The Ram brand will inherit the old Dodge logo and much of its swagger, but will concentrate... Full article... Article added: 2009-11-05 10:37:22 Article Views Rating: 42 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Chrysler lays out lofty revival plan | detnews.com | The Detroit News -- Chrysler Group LLC Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne laid out an ambitious, detailed plan Wednesday to revive the struggling Auburn Hills automaker by replenishing its lineup with high-quality and attractive models to more than double sales within five years and start generating profit in 2011. His bold program for Chrysler, which resembles his turnaround plan for Fiat SpA's Fiat Auto a few years ago, focuses on rebuilding Chrysler's bruised brands. By offering Chrysler immediate and unfettered... Full article... Article added: 2009-11-05 10:37:21 Article Views Rating: 41 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Fresh approach excites UAW; dealers cautious | detnews.com | The Detroit News Throughout Metro Detroit and across the nation, workers, politicians and dealers waited and watched Wednesday as Chrysler made its pitch to turn the company around with new products and a fresh approach to manufacturing and marketing. Union leaders representing Chrysler workers in the United States and Canada hailed the promise of overhauling plant operations. The "world class manufacturing" concept is intended to eliminate waste, increase safety and encourage teamwork. It also eliminates a layer of... Full article... Article added: 2009-11-05 10:37:20 Article Views Rating: 42 Main > Car Makers News > GM > GM extends money-back guarantee | detnews.com | The Detroit News General Motors Co., trying to boost market share and vehicle sales after emerging from bankruptcy, has extended its money-back guarantee until Jan. 4 and will launch a second round of advertisements featuring hood-to-hood comparisons with competitors' vehicles. The comparison campaign, scheduled to start in December, is the second phase of a national advertising barrage initiated last month that offers buyers a 60-day, money-back guarantee. Under the campaign, GM has sold approximately 142,000 vehicles... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-30 06:56:23 Article Views Rating: 64 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Recovery will stem from fresh designs | detnews.com | The Detroit News Some of the auto industry's biggest hits have roots in a company's darkest days, demographic shifts or a defining moment in history. The strongest and most creative regroups -- even going as far as betting the ranch -- have delivered a triple or a home run in the form of the bubbly Taurus or the minivan. It's unclear when and how bright the light at the end of the current dark tunnel will shine, but the seeds of a sustained recovery will have their roots in the styling studio. Development begins... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-30 06:56:13 Article Views Rating: 22 Main > Car Makers News > Audi > Audi Q5 delivers luxury performance | detnews.com | The Detroit News Welcome to the race Audi. When the German luxury sport carmaker brought out the Audi Q5 this year, you just knew it was going to be good. This is not just another luxury crossover. It's one with attitude, and once you hop behind the wheel, you'll come to believe that it doesn't know it's a crossover, it thinks it's a car. Technically, there's some truth behind that. The Q5 is built off of the same platform as the Audi A4, so the car-like ride should be expected. But it's the combination of this... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:45 Article Views Rating: 46 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Green-off: Hybrid models put to the test | detnews.com | The Detroit News "I want a hybrid." I've heard that from more than one reader, and I have come to realize that most people don't really know a thing about hybrids. Not all hybrids are created equal and not every hybrid will fit into every garage the same. First, let's define "hybrid." These are cars that run on gas and electric drivetrains. Some carmakers don't like the idea of hybrids because they have to create two powertrains for a single vehicle. Consumers, however, don't seem to mind. These cars are not the final... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:34 Article Views Rating: 17 Main > Car Makers News > Audi > Audi Q5 delivers luxury performance | detnews.com | The Detroit News Welcome to the race Audi. When the German luxury sport carmaker brought out the Audi Q5 this year, you just knew it was going to be good. This is not just another luxury crossover. It's one with attitude, and once you hop behind the wheel, you'll come to believe that it doesn't know it's a crossover, it thinks it's a car. Technically, there's some truth behind that. The Q5 is built off of the same platform as the Audi A4, so the car-like ride should be expected. But it's the combination of this... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:32 Article Views Rating: 20 Main > Car Manufactures > Volkswagen > The Best Finance Offers For The Best Vans From Volkswagen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ end of year offers give customers even better value for money – especially for any remaining stocks of the current Transporter. Ahead of the launch of the new generation Transporter in January 2010, the Contract Hire or Finance Lease offer starting from £229 a month for the current Transporter continues at the same price, but now also includes three years/45,000 miles servicing, plus an ‘S’ pack upgrade while stocks last, which includes... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-21 12:49:28 Article Views Rating: 63 Main > Car Makers News > Ford > Ford Presents Figo in India On Wednesday Ford has revealed new hatchback for Indian customers, Figo. It is a brand-new nameplate which comes from Italian “cool”. In fact, Figo is a close sibling to the European Fiesta. The hatchback has all-aluminum 1.2-liter gasoline engine which is a derivative of 1.4 Sigma engine for Fiesta. It outputs between 70 and 75 horsepower. The car will be offered with diesel motor too: 1.4-liter Duratorq with 68 hp. The front of the hatchback is ordinary for this kind of Ford vehicles: it has slim... Full article... 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