| Volkswagen unhappy with Up sales but committed to the car |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
will not be dropped from the local line-up, Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) managing director John White has explained, despite the sub-compact hatchback going into sales freefall. Asked directly ...
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| Ford Australia committed to 2016 closure despite industry minister’s reversal hopes |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
Australian vehicle manufacturing continue for the next 100 years , and said he planned to talk with Ford Australia to see if anything could be done to make it reverse its decision. "I'd like to think I can do something with Ford," Macfarlane told reporters. "I want to have another discussion with the Ford people. I'm going to see what I can do over ...
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| Volkswagen Up to get new automatic improve pedestrian safety |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
will hit the roads in 2017 as a slightly longer car with a new platform engineered to fit either a torque converter or dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Visiting for the launch of ...
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| Ford More flexibility in manufacturing lines means better value |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
Ford worker Kurt Billmyer installs a heat shield on a Ford Focus at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, which makes five models.(caption information) Ford Motor Company worker Kurt Billmyer instals a heat shield on a Ford Focus as the company celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the moving assembly line at the Michigan Assembly Plant. (Max Ortiz/The Detroit News) 2013 (Photos by Max Ortiz / The ...
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| Greater demand recovering economy helping drive car sales in Arizona |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
Pent-up demand and a strengthening economy are steering more auto sales in Arizona. Car sales are gaining speed in Arizona because of increasing demand, a stronger economy and better loan terms, according to Arizona State University economist Dennis Hoffman. Hoffman told Cronkite News Service that monthly sales now are about $650 million but need to be about $730 million to return the ...
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| House criticizes FMCSA regulatory efforts |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
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Over the course of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made important strides in implementing regulations designed not only to prevent the occurrence of truck accidents, but also to improve overall highway safety.
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| Maruti Suzuki exploring plan to build its own family of diesel engines |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
Customers need to plan their trip much in advance. Booking 90 days in advance could mean that you pay just half of what you pay against 3-7 days in ...
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| 9 Must-Haves for Summer Cruising |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
Anyone can plan a great summer drive by donning polarized shades and stuffing the trunk full of outdoor gear. But not everyone can cool their lemonades without ice or camp comfortably in their car -- and very few drivers avoid being scorched by their leather seats. To really cruise in style and comfort, you'll need a car that sports the latest warm-weather features. We've chosen nine ...
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| Chrysler gambles on Ferrells Anchorman ads |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
Auburn Hills, Mich. - When you've got the smallest marketing budget of the Detroit Three automakers, you have to take risks to get your TV spots noticed. That's why Olivier Francois, Chrysler's marketing chief, gambles a lot. He's following successful ads featuring rapper Eminem and movie star Clint Eastwood with a pitch from a fictitious character - egotistical airhead ...
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| Toyota FJ Cruiser updated for 2014 |
Oct 8th, 2013 |
has been updated for 2014 with mild revisions headlined by a new vintage-inspired exterior paint colour. A new Retro Blue hue based on an original LandCruiser FJ40paint finish has been added to ...
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