Detroit Auto Workers Stunned, Angered as Bailout Fades
Dec 12, 2008
DETROIT December 12, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that William Ford, an unemployed auto worker, grew angry and resigned and then angry again when he thought about the political debate that has stalled a bailout for the once-proud automakers that built Detroit. "If they can spend billions on war and ... Continue reading
Britax Recalling Certain Frontier Child Restraint Systems
Dec 12, 2008
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08C010 Synopsis: Britax is recalling certain Frontier child restraint systems, Models E9L54E7 (Frontier Red Rock), E9L54H6 (Frontier Rushmore), E9L54H7 (Frontier Pink Sky), E9L54M6 (Frontier Canyon), and E9L5490 (Frontier Sahara), manufactured between April 1 and September 18, 2008. If the har ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2008
About a dozen years ago, around the same time that The Auto Channel first went online, Richard A. Wright presented a study of the American auto industry in his "A Brief History of the First 100 Years of the Automobile Industry in the United States." We were lucky enough to be allowed to serialize the book and have, of ... Continue reading
Let's Jump Start the Economy ...
Dec 11, 2008
SANFORD, Fla., Dec. 11 / -- The following letter is being issued by Jeno F. Paulucci, Entrepreneur: An Open Letter to: President George W. Bush President-elect Barack Obama Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Majority Leader Harry Reid Members of Congress Let's Jump Start the Economy ... ... while we respect the fact tha ... Continue reading
Pay Raise for Judges Tucked into Bailout Plan - HA! There They Go Again
Dec 11, 2008
Like, the American public won't be screwed too badly by any bailout plan Congress puts into play "Today's Democrats...bringing back all the things we loved about Tammany Hall" WASHINGTON â December 11, 2008: Andrew Taylor, writing for the Associated Press has revealed that the proposed $14 billion bailout plan for ... Continue reading
Galves Auto Price Lists 2008 Used Car Values Year in Review
Dec 10, 2008
As 2008 draws to a close, it can be said that this has been a most unusual year for the automotive industry. That is, of course, an understatement. This has been an unprecedented year, and certainly the most challenging year weâve experienced since we first began publishing our trade-in values in 1957. A perfect s ... Continue reading
Certified Used Car Market Remains Mixed
Dec 10, 2008
Washington DC December 10, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that fresh off of its toughest month in almost four years, conditions in the certified pre-owned industry didn't improve much from October, as the market faced the toughest November for CPO sales since 2003. However, some automakers continue to forge ahead ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 108,429 2007 and 2008 Dodge Ram Diesel Pickups
Dec 10, 2008
Auburn Hills MI December 10, 2008; Reuters reported that Chrysler said on Wednesday it was recalling 108,429 Dodge Ram diesel pickup trucks. Chrysler reported that an engine compartment flaw in Ram pickup trucks could cause fires. and that the recall to begin this month. So far there have been 14 complaints of Dodge Ra ... Continue reading
NYT Op-Ed Columnist Friedman: While Detroit Slept, A Better Place Was Born
Dec 10, 2008
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN December 9, 2008 As I think about our bailing out Detroit, I canât help but reflect on what, in my view, is the most important rule of business in todayâs integrated and digitized global market, where knowledge and innovation tools are so widely distributed. Itâs this: Whatever can ... Continue reading
15 Recession-Proof Cars From Business Week
Dec 10, 2008
As 2009 staggers to a close and Americans brace themselves for more bad economic news, we should keep in mind that good cars are still being built and sold every day. There are good deals out there in this recession; cars that are worth the price and will hold their value. Recently, BusinessWeek took a nuanced look at ... Continue reading
Floyd Associates' Analysis of Electric Vehicles and the Future of the Auto Industry
Dec 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CA Dec 9, 2008; With the recent drop in the price of oil, new doubts have been cast over the future of hybrid and electric vehicles. Many manufacturers and designers of electric vehicles have faced technical and financial challenges in the past few months. Such challenges combined with large capital invest ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2008
100MPG EV Maker Bright Automotive Tells Congress that ... Continue reading
Chrome Systems Customizes Competitive Comparison Tool for Nissan - Big Deal!
Dec 9, 2008
PORTLAND, Ore.--Chrome Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced that it was recently selected by Nissan to deliver a robust vehicle comparison tool, and within a short time frame successfully delivered a customized version of its Chrome ... Continue reading
White is Most Popular Color - Again - in 56th DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report
Dec 9, 2008
"Conservative Differentiation" Among Consumers May Be Sign of the Times WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 9 -- The 2008 DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report says white is the top vehicle color choice in North America for the second straight year, and is a strong player globally, with "white effects" allowing consumers to dif ... Continue reading
GRACO IS RECALLING 43,994 COMFORTSPORT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS
Dec 9, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08C009000 Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates: GRACO / 8C04FRR (COMFORT SPORT) NOV 01, 2006 - OCT 08, 2007 GRACO / 8C04FRR2 (COMFORT SPORT) NOV 01, 2006 - OCT 08, 2007 Manufacturer: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 03, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Nu ... Continue reading
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