Automotive News articles from April 2007

Automotive News archives from April 2007

National auto show should be in Chicago; In size and grace, McCormick Place is the perfect venue.(Opinion)
April 2, 2007

Sources: Chery preps 2 Chrysler cars; U.S. dealers will likely get the Dodge Hornet.(News)(Chery Automobile Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Spring Hill shuts down temporarily to shift from plastic to steel.(News)(Saturn Corp.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Blackstone: Been there, done that; THE HUNT FOR CHRYSLER.(Blackstone Group L.P.'s Neil Simpkins deal with merger of Chrysler Corp.)
April 2, 2007

Mulally shows he can move the metal.(News)(Ford Motor Co.'s Alan Mulally )(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Mulally seeks alliances with rivals; CEO looks for manufacturing, powertrain ties.(News)(Alan Mulally, chief executive officer)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Carfax deal would define 'national' database.(Final assembly)(cases of information management)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Late News.(briefs)
April 2, 2007

Battle over sharing repair data shifts to states.(Service & Parts)
April 2, 2007

GM's bonus idea isn't quite right.(Column)(General Motors Corp.)
April 2, 2007

Faulty switches spark recalls for VW, Ford.(News)(Volkswagen of America Inc.)
April 2, 2007

Exec bonuses are a slap in the face for GM workers.(Opinion)
April 2, 2007

Court: Dealership wasn't libeled.(Legal File)(badbusinessbureau.com LLC)(ripoffreport.com)(cases of commercial crimes against Raceway Ford)
April 2, 2007

Mercedes aims to increase U.S. diesel share to 10%.(News)(Daimler-Benz AG)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Data go online.(News)
April 2, 2007

DCX board chief aims to undo Schrempp legacy.(News)
April 2, 2007... Byline: Jason Stein, Bradford Wernle Manfred Bischoff, likely to be confirmed as DaimlerChrysler's supervisory board chairman at the company's shareholder meeting Wednesday, April 4, takes his post in the midst of a major crisis. ...

Mazda expands its hydrogen program.(News)(Mazda Motor Corp.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

'Three V-dubs' ads underline affordability; VWs expensive? Dealers are eager to dispel that notion.(News)(Volkswagen )
April 2, 2007

Toyota's Texas suppliers must meet minority guidelines.(News)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Stockman: I committed no crime; Charges are like Delphi's.(David Stockman)
April 2, 2007

Former Ford exec retools Fiat purchasing in China.(People)(Jack Cheng)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Suit seeks NHTSA data.(Final assembly)(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)(Quality Control Systems Corp.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

How Honda dealer Conant stays No. 1 - in most years.(News)(Dave Conant)(Norm Reeves Honda Superstore )
April 2, 2007

ThyssenKrupp raises hopes as it looks South; Automakers see cost savings from planned steel plant.(News)
April 2, 2007

K.C. Crain is AutoWeek publisher.(News)(appointments of Keith Crain Jr. and Tony Merpi)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Hyundai's not-so-nifty fifty; Wilhite tells 50 underachieving dealers: Fix your problems or lose your stores.(Steve Wilhite)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Auto News Digest.(briefs)
April 2, 2007

Sonic's CEO: 'An average guy who's been very fortunate'.(News)(dialogue with O. Bruton Smith, chief executive officer of Sonic Automotive Inc.)(Interview)
April 2, 2007

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 2, 2007

Bush, CEOs talk biofuel - but are the goals realistic?(News)
April 2, 2007

Tax-fraud charges could cost Auffenberg his franchises.(News)
April 2, 2007

Toyota sinks deeper into truck rebate war; Extra $1,000 can raise Tundra spiff to $3,000.(News)(Toyota Motor Corp.)
April 2, 2007

Siemens cools on ParkMate.(News)(parking-assist system)(Siemens VDO Automotive)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Shareholders press for change at Valeo.(News)(Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur S.A.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Ford, Hyundai, Chevy take N.Y. spotlight.(News)(New York International Auto Show)(Chevrolet)(Hyundai Corp.)(Ford Motor Co.)
April 2, 2007

GM makes Trax for NY.(General Motors Corp. introduces minicars)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

David Wilson buys Santa Ana, Calif., dealership.(News)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Production.(General Motors Corp. GM North America )(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

MG's U.S. backer: We're not dead, and we're looking for dealers; Key investor says talks with Nanjing continue.(News)(Oklahoma Global Motors)(Morris Garages)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Saturn seeks to boost slow sales of Aura.(News)
April 2, 2007

Ford links campaign to cancer awareness.(Service & Parts)(Susan G. Komen for the Cure)(Ford Motor Co.)
April 2, 2007

Comedian can't handle a straight line.(Final assembly)(Eddie Griffin)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

VW design chief: 'We lost our way'.(Final assembly)(Volkswagen AG)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Next Turin show will spotlight concepts.(News)(Next - International Car Design Expoforum)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Lies, damn lies and my column - and your fibs.(Final assembly)(Editorial)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Ad choice is an adventure for Chrysler.(Final assembly)
April 2, 2007

EX in N.Y.(News)
April 2, 2007

Asahi Tec CFO adds role post-merger.(People)(Asahi Tec Corp. acquires Metaldyne Corp. and appoints Takao Yoshida, Terry Iwasaki and Sandi Galac)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Hot rod, publishing pioneer Petersen dies.(People)(Robert E. Petersen)(Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines)(Obituary)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Honda: Deal is near in data dispute.(News)
April 2, 2007

Dealers.(People)(Asbury Automotive Group Inc. appoints Henry Day)(Jack Safro, general manager at Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. recieves award)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Roehm vs. Wal-Mart: The mudbath continues.(Final assembly)(Julie Roehm)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

23 finalists compete for PACE recognition.(News)(Alcoa Wheel Products, Dow Automotive S.A. and Valeo Raytheon Systems Inc. nominated for Premier Automotive Suppliers Contributions to Excellence awards)
April 2, 2007... Here are profiles of six of the 23 finalists in the 2007 Automotive News PACE Awards. What: Automotive News PACE Awards, honoring innovative automotive suppliers Co-sponsored by: Microsoft, SAP and Transportation Research Center Inc....

Letters to the Editor.(Letters)
April 2, 2007

Infiniti will unveil G37 coupe.(News)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Byline: Lindsay Chappell A coupe version of the best-selling G35 will debut in New York, with the name G37. The 2008 model will have a 3.7-liter V-6 that squeezes out 330 hp, compared with the sedan's already-racy 305-hp powerplant. ...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 2, 2007

VW revs up Mexico plant; plans 400,000 units in '07.(Volkswagen AG)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Mexico urged to woo Asian makers.(Mexico looks forward to win more Asian automobile plants project)
April 9, 2007

Mexican government to push for more auto development.(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Chrysler bidders woo union; Stock ownership, health care fund are keys to deal.(Kirk Kerkorian gives an offer the Chrysler group cannot refuse)
April 9, 2007

GM taps media partners to improve its marketing mix.(Marketing)
April 9, 2007

Auto News digest.(Briefs)
April 9, 2007

CAW flexes its muscles.(Canadian Auto Workers Union protest against meagre severance packages)
April 9, 2007

Supply line.(Collins and Aikman Corp. to sell nine production plants to Cadence Innovation LLC)(Delphi Corp. to provide hardware for Sirius Backseat TV to Chrysler Corp.)(Dana Corp.to sell production hose to Orhan Holding AS)
April 9, 2007

Obituaries.(Chuck O'Brien former president of Ring Screw Works dies at 66)(David Wegner , president of Alliance Chevrolet dies at 50)(Obituary)
April 9, 2007

New Scion xB to start at $16,230.(News)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Auto ad agency shuffle gains momentum.(Marketing)
April 9, 2007

UAW is irked by Delphi offer, but 1 analyst calls stock a 'buy'.(delayed labor negotiations with Delphi Corp. upsets United Automobile Workers)
April 9, 2007

Reinsurance plan offers dealers tax advantages.(Oceanus Reinsurance A.I. introduces reinsurance plan for automotive dealers)
April 9, 2007

Suzuki Swift will return to U.S.(News)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

GM wonders: Is U.S. ready for a minicar?(General Motors Corp.)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Why does restless Kerkorian keep coming to Detroit?(News)(Biography)
April 9, 2007

Jeep shifts agencies; Dodge, Chrysler won't.(Final assembly)
April 9, 2007

C02 mandate is an opportunity for automakers.(regulation for carbon dioxide emission by automobiles)(Viewpoint essay)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Dura joins exodus.(Dura Automotive Systems Inc. to shift production operations to low-cost countries)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Auto News digest.(Hyundai Motor Co. ti introduce diesel vehicles in the United States)(Global Vehicles U.S.A. Inc. to srtike a deal with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.)(Cadence Innovation LLC to acquire nine plants from Collins & Aikman Corp.)
April 9, 2007

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 9, 2007

2008 Buick LaCrosse Super.(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

2008 Cadillac STS.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
April 9, 2007

Chrysler product plans are in place despite possible sale.
April 9, 2007

Spiffs help lift mainstream sales of Prius.(Toyota Motor Corp. sale of Prius)
April 9, 2007... Byline: Mark Rechtin How mainstream is the Toyota Prius? In March, Toyota sold more Priuses than any of the following brands sold total vehicles: Volkswagen, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Mercury. The Prius was the seventh-best selling car in...

Chevrolet Beat concept.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

VW takeover will be 'a sweet moment' for Piech.(biography of Ferdinand Piech)(Biography)
April 9, 2007

Lexus LX 570 is big, strong.(Toyota Motor Corp. Lexus Div. introduces Lexus LX 570)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007