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Volkswagen overtakes Ford in car sales

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen overtook Ford in the first half of the year as the world’s third-largest carmaker by vehicle sales, VW said in a statement on Thursday, in yet another sign of Detroit’s waning influence.

Original post by Automotive News - Supplier News Feeds

Dodge Viper SRT 10 ACR Video - Nurburgring in 7:22.1

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Although not officially confirmed, rumors have it that the Dodge Viper SRT 10 ACR might earn the title of the fastest stock car to lap the Nurburgring. Lap Time: 7:22.1

Original post by Automotive News - Supplier News Feeds

Wild Horses:

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Apparently, badge and brand management is all about definition. Muscle definition, that is.

Original post by Paul A. Eisenstein

Ford revamps Mustang logo for 2010 model

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Some might say Ford’s latest press release is a lame attempt to keep the Mustang in the news as Chevrolet’s new Camaro moves closer to launch and Dodge’s Challenger wins acclaim from enthusiast magazines.

Original post by Automotive News - Supplier News Feeds

US Auto Sales on Track - Wall Street Journal

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Financial Post
US Auto Sales on Track
Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago
The forecast echoes that of JD Power & Associates issued last week for US auto makers to report big declines in August domestic sales despite stepped-up
Edmunds.com Forecasts August Auto Sales Business Wire (press release)
Marketing muscle of Viper has atrophied Financial Post
Chrysler Considers Sale of Gas-Guzzling Viper Money Morning
BloggingStocks - CNNMoney.com
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Original post by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)

Union at GM Daewoo rejects pact

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

SEOUL — The union at GM Daewoo Auto and Technology Co. today voted against a tentative agreement, made this week, that ended two months of partial strikes related to contract negotiations.

Original post by Automotive News - Supplier News Feeds

Sales Of Fake Auto Insurance Cards Rising - Hartford Courant

Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Sales Of Fake Auto Insurance Cards Rising
Hartford Courant, United States - 3 hours ago
By DIANE LEVICK | Courant Staff Writer Connecticut regulators say complaints they've received signal an increase in the sale of fake auto insurance cards,
Statewarns offake carinsurance New Haven Register (subscription)
all 2 news articles

Original post by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)

Report: Toyota to cut domestic SUV output as global sales sag

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Toyota Motor will further reduce production of large vehicles at domestic units due to slumping sales in North America and Europe, the Nikkei reported on Thursday, without citing sources.

Original post by Automotive News - Supplier News Feeds

Auto-parts store damage from blaze at $2 million - San Diego Union Tribune

Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Auto-parts store damage from blaze at $2 million
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 3 hours ago
CHULA VISTA: A fire at an auto-parts store Tuesday night caused $2 million in damage to the building and the contents of the store, a San Diego fire
Oakland fire officials investigate cause of two-alarm blaze that San Jose Mercury News
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Original post by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)

China’s Jiangling considers Polish car plant

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

China’s Jiangling Motors could build a car factory in Poland, sources familiar with the company’s plans told Automotive News Europe. The plant would produce 400,000 cars annually.

Original post by Automotive News - Supplier News Feeds