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Main > Car Makers News > Honda > Honda names new president amid slowdown | detnews.com | The Detroit News TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. named Takanobu Ito, head of core automaking operations, as its new chief executive Monday, in an effort to provide fresh leadership to battle a global crisis in the auto industry. Ito, a 55-year-old research and development expert with U.S. experience, replaces Takeo Fukui, 64, who will remain on the board as adviser, Japan's No. 2 automaker said in a statement. Both Fukui and Ito said the change at the helm is a message of its determination to turn a new leaf and press ahead... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-23 15:09:05 Article Views Rating: 230 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Chrysler takes steps in quality | detnews.com | The Detroit News The first thing Doug Betts did when he arrived at Chrysler LLC in October 2007 to oversee quality was define the term so everyone would be on the same page to fix problems. The Auburn Hills automaker had not scored well in quality surveys, which has been costly in terms of lost sales. Betts noted similarities to problems he encountered as a troubleshooter at Nissan Motor Co. following poor product launches in 2003. Months of brainstorming at Nissan became Chrysler's gain, as Betts said he knew within... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-23 15:09:05 Article Views Rating: 222 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Automakers putting brakes on options to trim costs | detnews.com | The Detroit News DETROIT -- When American consumers start buying new cars again, they'll likely find fewer combinations of moon roofs, seat upholstery and stereo systems to choose from. As with better fuel economy, it's a case of U.S. automakers taking a cue from their Japanese counterparts. A buyer of the 2008 Ford Fusion could choose from the various models and extra features available and come up with 2,600 combinations. For the 2010 version due in showrooms this summer, the number drops to 104. The Toyota Camry and... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-23 15:09:03 Article Views Rating: 141 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Auto briefs | detnews.com | The Detroit News Cash-strapped General Motors Corp. does not intend to offer another round of buyouts to hourly workers after the current program expires next month, a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday. GM expects most hourly workers will wait until after the automaker submits its viability plan to the federal government Tuesday before deciding whether to accept the offer. The automaker would like to see at least half of the 22,000 retirement-eligible hourly workers accept buyout and early-retirement... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:14 Article Views Rating: 131 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Auto's bullet holes hold no safety threat | detnews.com | The Detroit News Dear Tom and Ray: Although I am not currently participating in a witness-protection program, I think it best not to divulge my true name or whereabouts -- you'll understand. I live in a rural setting near a medium-size U.S. city. One recent autumn evening, someone entered our property via a private road and proceeded to pump 12 rounds of high-caliber ammo into the passenger side of my beloved 2000 Toyota Camry that someone me had left parked outside our house. The bullet distribution covered the front... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:09 Article Views Rating: 153 Main > Car Makers News > Lexus > SUV without apologies: Sophisticated performance, luxurious interior excites in new Lexus LX 570 | detnews.com | The Detroit News For 2009, Lexus made its vastly improved top-of-the-line SUV more luxurious. Lipstick on a dinosaur? Far from it -- no matter what some groups may shout in an overly shrill voice. SUVs still serve a purpose. They still have unmatched capabilities and still can do things crossovers and cars can only dream about. During January's heavy snowfall, I hopped into the new Lexus LX 570 and burrowed my way down the road without a problem. The full-time four-wheel drive ate up snow and ice like "Survivor Man" in... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:03 Article Views Rating: 195 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Institute raises roof standard | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Wednesday it will require automakers to dramatically increase the strength of vehicle roofs to receive its top safety pick ratings. The Virginia-based IIHS conducts dozens of crash tests annually and prods automakers into adding safety features to reduce car crashes injuries and deaths. Its ratings are widely used by consumers and touted by companies that win them. Automakers often make design changes to boost their ratings. Adrian Lund... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-05 07:31:57 Article Views Rating: 160 Main > Car Makers News > Mazda > Mazda forecasts $144M fiscal year loss | detnews.com | The Detroit News TOKYO -- Mazda Motor Corp. said Wednesday it expects a loss for the fiscal year, as the carmaker braces for brutal results over the fourth quarter from the strong yen and plummeting sales in the U.S. Mazda lowered its forecast to a 13 billion yen $144.4 million net loss over the fiscal year through March, down from its previous forecast of a 50 billion yen profit. It slashed its sales target 15 percent to 2.55 trillion yen from 3 trillion yen. The maker of the RX-8 sports car and Miata roadster said it... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-05 07:31:57 Article Views Rating: 267 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Obama auto team taking shape | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- Stephen Girsky, a longtime auto-industry analyst who heads the private-equity firm Centerbridge Industrial Partners, is a leading candidate to become a member of President Barack Obama's auto restructuring team, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. Girsky, a former General Motors Corp. consultant who has recently advised the United Auto Workers on issues including the union's efforts to obtain federal loans, is not expected to be named auto czar. Instead, he is likely to become... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-05 07:31:57 Article Views Rating: 150 Main > Car Makers News > Mazda > Australian new car market falls 18.5 per cent in January The continuing impact of the global financial crisis forced a downturn in new vehicle sales in Australia during January, but the industry hopes new fiscal measures will help stabilise the market.Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries FCAI today show that 67,079 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in January - down 18.5 per cent 15,191 vehicles compared to the same month in 2008. “This is a not an unexpected result given the broadening... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-04 06:52:29 Article Views Rating: 372 |
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