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American Woman Road & Travel, a renowned publication for women, unveiled its top 10 car of the year winners on January 3, 2004, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Hotel in front of over 500 industry leaders and media. The selection process involved a jury of 12 nationally-renowned automotive journalists,
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TLC's new documentary, RIDES: PROJECT DAISY, provides an unprecedented look at the development and unveiling of Ford's latest model car, Project Daisy. With top-secret clearance, the program captures the engineering feats and mystery surrounding the project from design to manufacture. Scheduled to premiere at the Detroit
Automobile industry
Automaker General Motors Corporation has been working tirelessly to revitalize the Cadillac brand, and its efforts are starting to pay off. Introduced nearly 100 years ago as an all-weather vehicle for doctors, the Cadillac name has historically held a certain allure for auto buyers. However, with the rise of Mercedes-Benz,
Automobile industry
General Motors has announced its newest retail marketing program, covering most 2003 model year vehicles. Starting from January 3 and continuing through February 28, the program offers customer cash rebates of up to $3,000 on most Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac 2003 models. Additionally, qualified buyers can take
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Amidst the excitement of the Paris motor show, speculation emerged that Ford and Porsche might be considering a merger. Industry experts believe Porsche could be an excellent fit for Ford, providing a sports car division and expanded market presence. The proposed deal is seen as a strategic move for both
Automobile industry
General Motors has taken a significant step forward in e-commerce by announcing the nationwide roll-out of GM BuyPower, a comprehensive online shopping and purchasing initiative. This innovative program, available at www.gmbuypower.com, allows customers to shop for and buy new GM vehicles over the Internet, giving them unprecedented access
Automobile industry
The deal between BMW and Volkswagen may lead to cheaper Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, as well as lucrative merchandising opportunities, according to industry observers. Professor Garel Rhys, director of the centre for automotive industry research at Cardiff University, predicted that BMW would develop "budget" Rolls-Royces and Bentleys selling for
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BMW has announced it will launch a new luxury car business using the iconic Rolls-Royce name in the UK. The decision comes after BMW struck a deal with rival Volkswagen, which acquired the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars brand earlier this year but will rebrand it as Bentley Motor Cars from 2002.
Automobile industry
The automotive industry is abuzz with news of export plans, new model releases, and updated pricing and incentives. Toyota Motor Corp. has announced plans to export 20,000 Prius hybrid-powered sedans a year to North America and Europe beginning in the fall of 2000. Meanwhile, BMW AG is considering building
Automobile industry
The labor problems at General Motors Corporation are affecting local auto industry suppliers in Northeast Ohio, leading to layoffs, shutdowns, and shortened workweeks. Several companies have been forced to adjust their production schedules in response to the strikes that started on June 5 at two GM parts plants in Flint,
Automobile industry
The surprise sale of Rolls-Royce to Volkswagen for nearly £40 million more than the expected price has left the luxury car industry abuzz, with concerns over whether the German group can use the iconic brand name. Despite the deal, VW may still face a costly battle to secure the trademark
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A two-week summer vacation starts today for more than 900 workers at Borg-Warner Automotive Inc.'s transmission components plant in Bellwood, but for some, the break may be extended into temporary layoffs next month due to the United Auto Workers' (UAW) strike against General Motors Corp. The walkout
