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Prosecutors in Germany are widening an investigation into white-collar crime, announcing examinations of kickback allegations against Ford and Volkswagen. The move follows a report published in the weekly magazine Focus, which claimed employees at both auto makers were involved in kickbacks. Prosecutors in Braunschweig will investigate Volkswagen, while those in
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Nissan North America Inc. announced significant increases in its U.S. auto parts and materials purchases, totaling $3.48 billion during fiscal year 1994, a 15 percent rise over the previous fiscal year. This figure is part of the company's $4.10 billion in total purchases from U.
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W. Frank Fountain, a seasoned veteran of the Chrysler Corporation, has been elected as the Vice President - Government Affairs, effective August 1, 1995. Fountain's appointment marks a significant transition, as he takes over from Michael M. Glusac, who has led the Government Affairs activity since 1982. In
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The Chrysler Corporation achieved its best retail sales month in June, with Executive Vice President -- Sales and Marketing, Theodor R. Cunningham, proclaiming the results. The company shattered numerous all-time records, including total vehicles, trucks, car and truck models, and divisions such as Dodge and Jeep-Eagle. This impressive performance follows
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Weather conditions in Kansas on day six of Sunrayce 95 were ideal, with clear skies, temperatures around 80 degrees, and low humidity. George Washington University maintained its lead, moving into second place overall, while MIT remained in the top spot. The 150-mile leg from Manhattan to Smith Center saw an
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Ford Motor Company and Engelhard Corporation have launched an international test of ozone-destroying radiators developed by Engelhard in a fleet of Ford's "world cars." The project aims to develop a smog-eating air filtration system that enables vehicles to actively fight pollution as they drive along. The
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The Japanese market's preference for foreign cars over American models is often attributed to non-tariff barriers and a closed market. However, the reality is that the main issue lies in the design of American cars, which are suited for the US market but fail to cater to the
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In the nation's top high school auto technician showdown, a two-person team from Hawaii demonstrated exceptional speed and accuracy, winning the 1995 Ford/AAA STUDENT AUTO SKILLS National Quality Care Challenge with over $40,000 in prizes. The Maui High School duo, Jesse Kaimikaua and Chris Olsten, both
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Chrysler Corporation has announced that seven of its nine U.S. assembly plants and one of its three Canadian assembly plants will operate during the week of June 19. The company has outlined specific production schedules for each plant, detailing the number of shifts and hours worked. Meanwhile, three plants
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General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) President and CEO Jack Smith will attend the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Skills Championships in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 29, 1995, to support the organization's efforts to elevate technical skills for high school students. Smith has been a vocal advocate
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Leading representatives of America's car companies, auto workers, and parts suppliers gathered outside the International Trade Commission building in Washington, D.C. to emphasize the need for Japan to open its auto and auto parts market to U.S. imports. The group, including Andrew H. Card, Jr., President
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Chrysler Corporation has announced the production schedule for its U.S. and Canadian assembly plants for the week of June 12. The automaker reports that seven of its nine U.S. assembly plants and one of its three Canadian assembly plants will operate next week, with some plants operating multiple
