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How tough was it for General Motors and Ford Motor Co. in July? Well, ask Toyota. July Sales shows how Toyota passes Ford for the Month of July.
Chrysler's 'Dr. Z' campaign fails to halt sales slump.
Despite reviving the blistering employee-discount program slammed as "marketing crack," the Chrysler group's U.S. sales are expected to be down 17 percent in July compared with last year. And, although the $225 million ad barrage featuring DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche was impossible to escape, it did little to lure prospective buyers.
A Renault-GM marriage is no quick fix.
Europe best for savings, but also main challenge for a 3-way partnership.
In the proposed alliance between partners Renault and Nissan and global giant General Motors, Europe is the continent with the most product overlap.
Toyota Recalls Vehicles Over Faulty Engine. TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it was recalling about 420,000 vehicles globally, including some Echo and Prius models sold in the U.S., over a faulty engine part.
There's really no such thing as an entirely American-made car anymore. Among the most “American,” however, is the 2006 Ford F-150.
Pope Picks Volvo XC 90 as new Ride. Buyers look to all kinds of celebrities to see what kind of cars they drive. But no Hollywood star has as many devoted followers as Pope Benedict XVI.
Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 561,000 vehicles in three models to replace a faulty part used in starting an engine, a company official said Wednesday.
Study urges adding stability control to more vehicles. Could save lives.
Consumers like electronic communication gizmos in their cars and are willing to pay extra for them, especially if the devices make them feel more secure.
GM Says New Engines, Transmissions Will Save Fuel.
The last major U.S. auto show of the season will have its share of significant debuts, as Audi, Saturn and Nissan all saved a few important introductions for the New York International Auto Show.
GM, pummeled by falling U.S. sales and billions in losses, said it is laying off hundreds of U.S. salaried workers as part of a plan to bring its North American operations back to profitability.
Toyota, Honda Must Fess Up to Less Vroom. It turns out Toyota Motor Corp. isn't as strong as it appears in at least one area — under the hood. Honda Motor Co., the No. 2 Japanese automaker, also has downgraded the horsepower ratings on several models, including most of its Acura luxury brand.
GM Recalls 900,000 Pickup Trucks. WASHINGTON — General Motors is recalling about 900,000 pickup trucks worldwide to fix problems with tailgate cables that can corrode and break when loads are placed on them.
The new Pontiac GTO, which debuted as a 2004 model, will be removed from GM's lineup this summer. The last high-performance GTO, which is made in Elizabeth, Australia, will roll off the line in June and hit the U.S. market in late July or August, Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson said.
Volkswagen of America Inc., said it is working on a prototype vehicle which features Google Inc.'s satellite mapping software to give drivers a bird's eye view of the road ahead.
Ford Motor Co., the nation's second-largest automaker, said Monday that it will cut 25,000 to 30,000 jobs and idle 14 facilities by 2012 as part of a restructuring designed to reverse a $1.6 billion loss last year in its North American operations.
New Chevrolet Camaro on its way back in the game.
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