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- General Motors Continues to Downsize as Shift Eliminations and White-Collar Job Cuts Are Announced, an Industrial Info News Alert
- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The downward spiral that is the multiyear reorganization plan for General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM) (Detroit, Michigan) only continues to get steeper as the former No. 1 automaker has been forced to continue its program of buyouts, layoffs, production cuts, plant closures...
- Research articles 2008-08-07
- Buyers turn on a dime to go for small cars
- DETROIT -- Just when things were starting to look healthier for the domestic auto industry, the rapid acceleration of gas prices has suddenly made the industry seem sick again. Monthly sales, which will be released later today, are expected to be 10% lower than a year...
- Research articles 2008-06-03
- GM to close 4 plants, launch new 'green' vehicles
- NEW YORK AFP — General Motors said Tuesday it was launching a new series of environmentally friendly vehicles including an electric vehicle for the US market and closing four truck plants. GM, the world's largest automaker, said it was undertaking a range of strategic initiatives "to aggressively respond to...
- Research articles 2008-06-03
- GM slashes truck, SUV production as gasoline prices spike
- CHICAGO AFP — General Motors predicted Tuesday that the era of the gasoline guzzlers is ending as it announced plans to close four North American truck and sports utility vehicle plants and ramp up production of new fuel-efficient vehicles. The automaker said it was also considering revamping or even...
- Research articles 2008-06-03
- Want charm to spare? Try 2009 Forester
- What a nice change. Subaru, a pioneer in crossover SUVs, has enlarged its small Forester SUV, given it a better suspension, furnished even the base model with all you probably need and cut the starting price $1,200. Think that has appeal? The...
- Research articles 2008-05-23
- Crash-test report backs stronger roofs on SUVs
- For years, the strength and safety of some auto roofs have ignited fierce debate. Some carmakers have denied any connection between roof strength and passenger safety. And regulators have struggled to find a direct link. But independent safety advocates have long argued that roofs crush too...
- Research articles 2008-03-12
- After nearly 30 years, Isuzu takes its last ride in the States; Automaker made mark in ad history, but it wasn't enough to save the brand.(News)(Isuzu Motors America Inc.'s history in advertising industry)
- Byline: JEAN HALLIDAY Adios, Isuzu. The automaker that brought Americans trucks named Hombre, Amigo and Rodeo-not to mention the "lying'' Joe Isuzu-is exiting the U.S. next January after a 28-year run. The cause of its death: failure to innovate, misjudgment of...
- Research articles 2008-02-04
- More vehicles fuel up on diesel
- DETROIT -- Diesel fuel costs an average 38 cents a gallon more than gasoline, isn't available at every filling station, and in the past, has been associated with engines that clatter and smoke. But none of those negatives dissuaded automakers from rolling out a raft of...
- Research articles 2008-01-21
- Tougher Safety Standards Expected
- Two key safety regulations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will have a direct impact on light-duty commercial vehicles, and some manufacturers already have added compliant features. One regulation calls for tougher standards to help protect passengers from side-impact crashes, a NHTSA spokeswoman said. The second calls for electronic...
- Research articles 2007-12-01
- Chrysler recalls SUVs; Honda recalls Civics
- WASHINGTON -- Chrysler LLC said Friday it would recall nearly 300,000 sport utility vehicles to address potential braking problems while driving uphill. In a separate move, Honda Motor Co. said it was recalling more than 180,000 Civics from the 2006-2007 model year to fix a wheel- bearing...
- Research articles 2007-09-15
- Mileage boost deleted to pass bill
- WASHINGTON -- After weeks of uncertainty, House Democrats have decided against a confrontation over automobile fuel economy when they take up energy legislation this week. Two proposals to boost the required mileage for new automobiles were submitted Wednesday for consideration as amendments to the energy legislation, but...
- Research articles 2007-08-02
- Mileage boost deleted to pass energy bill
- WASHINGTON -- After weeks of uncertainty, House Democrats have decided against a confrontation over automobile fuel economy when they take up energy legislation this week. Two proposals to boost the required mileage for new automobiles were submitted Wednesday for consideration as amendments to the energy legislation, but...
- Research articles 2007-08-02
- Mileage boost deleted to pass bill
- WASHINGTON -- After weeks of uncertainty, House Democrats have decided against a confrontation over automobile fuel economy when they take up energy legislation this week. Two proposals to boost the required mileage for new automobiles were submitted Wednesday for consideration as amendments to the energy legislation, but...
- Research articles 2007-08-02
- Vehicles keep inching up and putting on pounds
- CERRITOS, Calif. -- Sure, the Nissan Quest minivan that Gino Shnayderman was sizing up looked a tad bigger than the older Toyota model it would replace. But that was OK. In his mind, more room meant it will carry more people. "Wouldn't you want to get...
- Research articles 2007-07-16
- New SUVs, trucks protect better against whiplash
- Many new pickup, minivan and SUV models feature the best available passenger protection from whiplash -- a substantial improvement over earlier years' models, according to a new report being released today. Of twenty-two 2007 models tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, only four were...
- Research articles 2007-07-03
- Senate OKs 35 mpg standard
- WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted Thursday to require average fuel economy of 35 miles per gallon for new cars, pickup trucks and SUVs by 2020, raising efficiency standards that have not changed significantly for nearly two decades. The fuel economy measure was added to a broad energy bill...
- Research articles 2007-06-22
- The World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst May 2007 Issue Features Topics Such As Land Rover SUVs under Investigation for Driveshaft Failure in the U.S and In Germany BMW Announces Fourth Generation M3.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-10 May 2007-Research and Markets: The World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst May 2007 Issue Features Topics Such As Land Rover SUVs under Investigation for Driveshaft Failure in the U.S and In Germany BMW Announces Fourth Generation M3C1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:14052007 ...
- Research articles 2007-05-10
- Profile of auto industry.(INDUSTRY PROFILE)(Industry overview)
- Backgrounds Asia becoming automotive production center World's major car makers such as Toyota, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, General Motor, and Ford have known no more territorial borders in expanding their operations including manufacturing operations. For efficiency and marketing,...
- Research articles 2007-04-01
- Toyota to build SUVs in Mississippi, in 8th North American plant
- WASHINGTON AFP — Toyota said Tuesday it would open a 1.3 billion-dollar assembly plant in Mississippi, highlighting the rising fortunes of the Japanese auto giant in contrast to those of struggling US carmakers. Toyota's eighth North American assembly facility, to be located just outside of Tupelo, will have the...
- Research articles 2007-02-27
- Automakers blow into Chicago with eye on future
- CHICAGO -- Automakers are in town this week to unveil some of their new cars and trucks at the Chicago Auto Show. Among them is General Motors, which is showing a new Pontiac sedan, the G8, which is unlike anything else the automaker sells. GM also...
- Research articles 2007-02-09
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