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Could Creed's early retirement lead to a renaissance for Chrysler design?
MotorTrend MagazineDETROIT - He's 63, just two years short of the traditional retirement age, but only a couple years older than Chrysler president Jim Press. Chrysler design chief Trevor Creed's credits, according to chairman Bob Nardelli, include the new Dodge Challenger,... -
Mercedes Benz Cars sales fall 12 pct in August
Daimler AG says its Mercedes-Benz car division's sales in August fell by 12 percent compared with the same month a year ago, dragged down by faltering sales in western Europe. The company said Friday western Europe sales were down nearly 20 percent...Tags: Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Sales, Luxury Vehicles
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Daimler, RWE announce Berlin electric car project
AP Business WritersCarmaker Daimler AG and utility RWE AG said Friday they would begin a joint electric car and charging station test project in the German capital, called "E-Mobility Berlin." It is the second electric car test project initiated by Daimler, after electric...Tags: Angela Merkel, Vehicles, Automotive Equipment, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz
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GM extends employee discounts through September
AP Business WriterGeneral Motors Corp. said Wednesday it is extending its employee-pricing discount through the end of the month, saying the program's two-week run has been highly successful. GM said it will continue offering employee discounts through Sept. 30 to all...Tags: General Motors Corp., Hummer, Chrysler, Ford, Hybrid Vehicles
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GM opens second plant in India
AP Business WriterGeneral Motors Corp. opened a second plant in India on Tuesday, boosting its production capacity in the country from 85,000 to 225,000 vehicles a year. The factory is part of GM's aggressive push into emerging markets, which have helped cushion the...Tags: General Motors Corp., Mini, Real Estate Sales, Tata Motors, National Government
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Making cars safe by whose rules?
Associated PressIt seems like an easy solution: Americans are looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles, so Ford Motor Co. is bringing over some of the small, gas-sipping cars it's been selling to Europeans for years. But introducing the cars to the U.S. market isn't...Tags: Road Transportation, Transportation, Sales, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Vehicles
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Global standards sought to govern vehicle safety
Associated PressDEARBORN, Mich. — It seems like an easy solution: Americans are looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles, so Ford Motor Co. is bringing over some of the small, gas-sipping cars it has been selling to Europeans for years. But introducing the cars to...Tags: Road Transportation, Vehicles, Standards, Automotive Equipment, Transportation
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Small alternative could be a big hit
The Free Lance-StarYes, it gets excellent gas mileage. That's the burning question everyone asks when they see Thom Savage climbing behind the wheel of his new car, the smart fortwo. "It's incredible," Savage said. "Driving down the street, you get a lot of people--...Tags: Vehicles, Virginia, Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Virginia), Sales
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Daimler: A Takeover Target?
Auto ObserverSpeculation in Europe is intensifying over the possibility of a takeover of Daimler AG, parent of Mercedes-Benz and smart and the former parent of Chrysler. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has been drilled on the takeover question since the German company sold... -
GM discounting most '08s, some '09 vehicles
The Associated PressGeneral Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will extend employee discounts to everyone on almost all of its 2008 and some of its 2009 models as it seeks to clear its remaining inventory of 2008 vehicles. The Detroit automaker said it will offer employee...Tags: General Motors Corp., Consumer Confidence, August, Chrysler, Ford
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American buyers can't get no satisfaction
The Associated PressU.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey. Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW...Tags: General Motors Corp., Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Chrysler LLC
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In The Truck Garden, Hybrids Are Blossoming
Big vehicles have always meant big gasoline bills. That's why $4-plus-per-gallon gasoline caused truck and SUV sales to tumble. Many people who did not really need a truck in the first place have decided that something smaller is in order. (National...Tags: General Motors Corp., Vehicles, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC
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