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General Motors to Introduce 20 New Models in China, Add Jobs

Posted on 15 February 2011 by Ken Zino

The world’s largest auto market, China, has been good to General Motors, the world’s largest automaker. So no surprise when General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson said today in Beijing that GM will introduce more than 20 new and upgraded models during the next two years, as well as strengthen Chinese product development capability. Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz Wants Smart Distribution Back from Penske

Posted on 14 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Smart had U.S. sales of 5,927 in 2010 compared with 14,595 in 2009, a -59.4% decrease. The tiny two-seat car, designed by Mercedes more than 20 years ago, is struggling in the marketplace. However, credits for the sale of small cars will be crucial going forward for makers of larger, gas guzzling luxury cars. Continue reading →

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Infiniti Etherea Debuts at Geneva Motor Show in March

Posted on 14 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Infiniti today released photos of a compact concept car that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Etherea is said to combine the elements of a coupe, sedan, hatchback and crossover in one “highly sculptural” form. Continue reading →

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Ram Tradesman – A Truck for Those Who Shower After Work

Posted on 13 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Ram Tradesman, which goes on sale this spring. Instead of marketing a pickup truck as a fashion accessory for Saturday night cowboys, the Tradesman package is named for the people who take a shower after work, not before.

The Tradesman at $22,780, including a $975 destination charge, is said to be a value-priced option package designed for small businesspeople, construction sites and commercial fleets. Continue reading →

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CAR Says Electric Vehicles Will Follow the Incentives at the Federal, State and Local Levels. Budget Battles Loom?

Posted on 12 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Executive summary – taxpayer money on the hood moves the sheet metal, but auto company press release predictions are dubious. Continue reading →

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General Motors Sets January Vehicle Sales Record in China

Posted on 11 February 2011 by Ken Zino

General Motors had a record sales month in China in January, as GM’s two largest manufacturing joint ventures new monthly highs for vehicle sales in the world’s largest auto market of more than 18 million vehicles. It’s a continuation of GM’s strong performance in China during 2010, where it sold more cars and trucks than it did in the U.S. Continue reading →

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Acura 2012 TL Luxury Sedan Debuts at Chicago Auto Show

Posted on 9 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Parent company Honda is expected to report strong financial results tomorrow in Tokyo, roughly twice that of global sales leader Toyota, but its U.S. sales results have been tracking below overall market growth recently Continue reading →

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Early February U.S. Vehicle Sales Up by 17% from 2010. Significant Market Warming or Just a So What?

Posted on 9 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Both the number of people shopping for a new vehicle and the number who actually buy one are up during early February vehicle sales reports from car dealers. This could mean monthly sales in the 920,000 – 950,000 range, according the CNW Research, an industry consultancy. Continue reading →

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2012 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Debuts with 550 Horsepower; and Technology Rivaling Corvette and Cadillac at $50,000?

Posted on 9 February 2011 by Ken Zino

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuted today at the Chicago Auto Show. It will be without doubt the highest-performing Camaro, and Chevrolet claims that ZL1 is the most technically advanced car ever developed in its class.
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Toyota Motor Corporation Reports 5% Increase in Net Revenues for Nine Months as it Struggles in Europe and Japan

Posted on 8 February 2011 by Ken Zino

The world’s largest automaker is still feeling the negative effects of image damaging safety and quality recalls, the rise in the value of the Yen, and the contraction of its Japanese home market. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls New 2011 Explorer for Defective Seat Backs

Posted on 7 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2011 model year Explorer sport utility vehicles because the second row seat backs are not strong enough to comply with U.S. safety standards during a crash. Dealers have been told to stop the sale of … Continue reading →

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Toyota Reports January Sales up 17%, as it Flings Incentive Gauntlet at Other Automakers with Cash and 0% Interest

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Loyalty and conquest rates have returned to historical pre-recall levels,” said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., who went on to say Toyota intends to grow at greater than market rates this year, thus flinging the gauntlet Chevrolet and Ford executives whose brands surpassed Toyota brand in U.S. sales last year. Continue reading →

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Chrysler Group Reports January U.S. Sales Up 23%

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 70,118, a 23% increase compared with sales in January 2010 (57,143 units), and ahead of the overall U.S. market growth of 17%.

Chrysler’s heavy reliance on truck and minivan sales – roughly 75% of total – was a factor as overall truck sales in the U.S. increased 29% in January. Continue reading →

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Ford Motor January U.S. sales up 13%

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company reported January sales were 127,317, up 13% from 2009, as the killing of the Mercury brand and a 27% decline in sales to daily rental companies hurt results. Continue reading →

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General Motors January Sales Rise 23%

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Ken Zino

General Motors dealers reported 178,896 total sales in the United States during January, a 23% increase from a year ago for the company’s four brands. Retail sales were 36% higher than January 2009. Continue reading →

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