Ford Plans to Fire Thousands of White-Collar Employees in North America
Nov 19, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich. November 19, 2005; Tghe AP reported that Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate about 4,000 white-collar jobs in North America early next year as part of what the automaker has called a painful but essential restructuring plan. Spokesman Tom Hoyt said the cuts, which will be made in part through attrition an ... Continue reading
San Francisco 49ers And Cadillac Teamed Up At The 48th San Francisco International Auto Show
Nov 19, 2005
One-of-a-kind customized San Francisco 49ers Escalade Unveiled November 18 San Francisco, Calif. - Fans of the San Francisco 49ers and automotive enthusiasts alike received an early holiday present when the one-of-a-kind customized San Francisco 49ers Cadillac Escalade was unwrapped for its world debut at the 48th Annu ... Continue reading
Ford To Reduce Work Force by 4000 in North America
Nov 19, 2005
NEW YORK November 18, 2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co., facing a deepening financial crisis, said on Friday it plans to eliminate 4,000 salaried jobs, or 10 percent of its North American white-collar work force, as part of a larger restructuring plan. A majority of the job cuts -- a ... Continue reading
Project Kahn Offers SLR Conversion For Mercedes SL
Nov 18, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 18, 2005 at 10:30 AM CST While sipping my morning cup of java and checking out Jalopnik this morning, I stumbled upon a story they ran about a new Project Kahn SL. Honestly, I didn't even now Project Kahn worked on Mercedes, I know them more for their work on Range Rovers. It ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2005
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK - November 18, 2005 - Visionary Vehicles Founder and CEO Malcolm Bricklin announced today that Chery and Visionary Vehicles are moving rapidly together to clear all obstacles for a successful launch in the United States. "The announcement today that Chery and GM reached a resolution to their leg ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2005
FULLERTON, Calif., Nov. 18 -- Yokohama Tire Corporation has signed a multi-year agreement designating the global tire producer as the "Official Tire of the Los Angeles Auto Show." The sponsorship deal begins with the 2006 LA Auto Show held Jan. 6-15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Yokohama views the LA Auto Show ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Weekly North American Vehicle Production - November 18, 2005
Nov 18, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 308,894 units, up 0.3 percent from the 307,908 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 14,737,435 ... Continue reading
Toyota November U.S. Retail Sales Beating Ford, Beating Chrysler and Closing In On GM
Nov 18, 2005
DETROIT, Nov 18, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. grabbed more U.S. retail market share than Ford Motor Co. in early November and it was less than one share point behind General Motors Corp., J.D. Power and Associates said on Friday. A report from the industry tracking firm's closely watched Power Informa ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- Retail new-vehicle sales for the first 13 days of November are substantially better than the preliminary results for early October, bolstered in part by a rebound in consumer interest in large vehicles, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), the industry's premier source ... Continue reading
Cadillac Previews Highly Anticipated 2007 Escalade at 'Chrome Couture'
Nov 18, 2005
Melania Trump Hosts Exclusive Preview of 2007 Cadillac Escalade NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Cadillac, the American icon of luxury, design, and performance, unveiled the 2007 Escalade, the next-generation of the luxury SUV, at an exclusive event at Milk Studios in New York yesterday evening. Hosted by Melania Trump, guests inc ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Ford, GM Offer Incentive Plans
Nov 18, 2005
November 17, 2005; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group was the last of the Big Three U.S. automakers to announce a new incentive program on Thursday. All three programs are scheduled to end Jan. 3. Here is a summary of each program. General Motors Corp. Program name: "Red Tag Event" Vehicles includ ... Continue reading
2006 Porsche 911(R) Carrera(R) 4 Coupes and Cabriolets Launch From North American Dealerships
Nov 18, 2005
'The Power of 4': Porsche's new all-wheel-drive 911 hardtop and convertible models arrive on Porsche showroom floors starting this weekend. ATLANTA, Nov. 17 -- Just in time for slippery-road season, the much anticipated, all-wheel-drive versions of Porsche's latest 911 model debut this weekend in Porsche showrooms acro ... Continue reading
Hybrid Unveils Domestic Alternative Fuel Conversion Systems Network
Nov 18, 2005
TAMPA, Florida--Nov. 17, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS) today announced the formation of a multi-state network of companies trained and prepared to handle conversion system installation and service. Hybrid is engaged in the automotive aftermarket through developing and commerc ... Continue reading
Mercedes ML500 Vs. Range Rover Sport
Nov 18, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 15, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST You know, the guys over at Motor Trend are pretty damn lucky. It seems like every other day they test drive a Mercedes and some other car, write about it, and on top of it all, they get paid to do it. Guess what? They're at it again, this time compari ... Continue reading
New Mercedes S-Class Fails Crash Test
Nov 18, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 16, 2005 at 10:55 AM CST While browsing Autoblog.it today, I stumbled upon a new S-Class story that gave me a good laugh. As you probably know, the new S-Class features a host of safety features not found on any other vehicles, one of which is a new Brake Assist Plus feature. ... Continue reading
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