Toyota's incoming North American boss, Yoshimi Inaba, will assume a powerful new position in charge of both sales and manufacturing operations, some dealers have been told. Inaba, 63, who was CEO of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.
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If you're looking for Sergio Marchionne in the next few weeks, you might try the men's room and#x2014; at any one of Chrysler's plants, offices or technical centers in the United States. The Fiat S.p.A.
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When Ford Motor Co. cut its stake in Mazda Motor Corp. to 13 percent from 33.4 percent in November, several key Ford Motor Co. executives on loan to Mazda had to make a decision: Stick with Mazda or go back to Ford.
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Jim O'Donnell became CEO of BMW (U.S.) Holding Corp. last July, just before U.S. auto sales began to plunge. So it has been a tough start in America for the native of Scotland. But there are positive signs.
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Even with bankruptcy looming as a possibility at the end of the month, General Motors could face a barrage of lawsuits as it tries to meet the U.S. government's demand to streamline its dealership roster.
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Auto people studied the April sales figures. Then they shuddered and dug in for another month of hoping and praying. April was not a good month. The 819,817 new cars and light trucks delivered by dealers were 34.3 percent fewer than in April 2008.
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Virtually half of the 25 largest suppliers to automakers in North America are foreign-based, and many of the U.S. companies on the list are struggling.
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Chrysler LLC has a potent new weapon to thin its dealership roster: Bankruptcy Court. In a move that rocked dealers last week, the company filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Chrysler LLC's shutting of its plants until it emerges from bankruptcy couldn't come at a worse time for parts suppliers.
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When VW first launched the 3rd-generation Passat in North America for the 1990 model year, replacing the unknown Quantum, it was a spacious and interesting offering within the mid-size sedan segment, despite the fact that it looked like a brick. Square headlights, square taillights, square shape. If it's hip to be square, the Mk3 Passat definitely was.
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Remember last week when we reported that when Danica Patrick's car was "stolen" from the Indianapolis Speedway garages, we mentioned that it looked more like a marketing coup? It was the case. Danica Patrick has traded in the black and blue No. 7 car for an eye-catching black and orange model.
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(Richmond Hill, ON) : Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the world's first market application of single-nanocatalyst technology in automobile catalytic converters. This highly durable new catalyst significantly reduces the amount of precious metals used and effectively purifies vehicle exhaust gases.
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At the New York Auto Show, Chrysler president Jim Press drove up behind the wheel of a Fiat 500. Chrysler has since formed an alliance with Fiat. But who exactly is this "saviour" who'se trying to prevent the extinction of the last of the ex-Big Three of the auto world?
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The Times British newspaper has reported that amid all the doubts about the future of the British grand prix, a formula one race in the country is a contractual requirement.
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Total Light Vehicle Sales in Canada for the Month of April.
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For Formula 1 teams struggling aerodynamically in 2009, the Circuit de Catalunya this weekend is unlikely to offer the right medicine.
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James Stewart (Yamaha), who only had to finish third in Saturday's finale in Las Vegas, has won the 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, while local hero (And SX rookie) Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki) took his second victory in the last three races.
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Despite starting fourth on the grid, Valentino Rossi took his first win of the 2009 season at Jerez, ahead of teammate Jorge Lorenzo who crashed in front of his Spanish fans and lost the championship lead.
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(SEOUL) May 4, 2009 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle has been named 'Best Value' in the Writer's Choice Awards for the 2009 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Spring Challenge. One of only seven vehicles honored in this year's list, Soul was chosen for its smart combination of attractive pricing, long list of accessories and standard safety features.
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Oshawa, ON, May 4, 2009 -- General Motors of Canada on Thursday, April 30th signed a short-term loan agreement with Export Development Canada that will provide the company with further flexibility in managing its normal operational needs while it works to complete its business restructuring plans in Canada.
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