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August 2008 Entries

Aug28

New Corvette ZR1, NON-BIAS TEST DRIVE





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We have heard all the raves about the new Corvette ZR1 and how fast and great it is! So far all the reviews have come from GM sponsored Corvette people. I will now give you a non bias version of the same test drive,

Aug28

Ford is restyling the 2010 Ford Mustang and its badge





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Looks like ford is restyling the 2010 Ford Mustang along with the badge logo again This will mark the forth reversion since 1962 Ford is tying new tactics to catch the eye of Mustang enthusiasts by making the pony badge more define and maculate muscle definition

Aug28

FIRST TEST RIDE: 2009 Land Rover LR2 HSE





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First Ride: After looking at the new Land Rover LR2 HSE I was surprised how much I liked it. The driving experience was quite nice and it felt like it had enough power with the straight six.. Very comfortable controls and seating along with ice cold air conditioning, a must in my book!

Aug20

Chrysler design will become more 'organic'





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Chrysler LLC's new design chief wants to lead the company into a new era of more organic shapes, improved cooperation between design and engineering, and sexier vehicles. "It's definitely time for a new aesthetic at Chrysler," says Ralph Gilles, newly anointed vice president of design, speaking in an interview at the launch of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 here. "We're done with the 'Edge' look."

Aug20

VW avoids strike in Mexico, raises wages 5.4%





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Volkswagen AG headed off a strike at its plant in Puebla, southeastern Mexico, over the weekend by agreeing to a 5.4 percent increase in wages and other benefits for its unionized workers. The Independent Union of Volkswagen Workers had threatened to recommend its members to stop work at 11a.m. local time on Monday, if they failed to reach agreement with the company.

Aug19

Chrysler - A Virtual Company?





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If anyone wants a Nissan vehicle, why not buy one from a Nissan dealer? I do not see the appeal of a Nissan labeled as a Chrysler. Chrysler either has to charge more than Nissan in order to make a decent profit on the car, or accept a lower profit margin to keep its price competitive against the similar Nissan model. Such outsourcing damages the morale and even the ability of your own engineering team to create excellent vehicles.

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Aug18

India will not buy Hummer Brand!!





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Aug18

74 MPG Mini Cooper Diesel





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Aug18

Hummer plans aggressive pitch for new H3T





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Aug15

Hyundai's Luxury Gambit





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Aug15

Ford to Sell $500 Million in New Shares





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Aug13

Tire Inflation Where to Get the Right numbers





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Aug13

Auto Makers Must Work Harder To Sell to Affluent U.S. Buyers





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Aug11

"Smart MOVE" Ford Ranger's Production Extended Through 2011





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Aug11

100 MPG Plug-In Hybrid Pickup In The Works





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Aug11

Mexico Confiscates American Pickups Buying Cheaper Mexican Diesel Fuel





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Aug11

Toyota to extend Solara convertible production





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Aug11

Chrysler asks for four 10-hour workdays





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Aug11

US Army puts Arizona dealerships off-limits





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Aug08

Daimler develops strategy to fend off takeover





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Aug08

GM to lend Delphi another $300 million





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Aug04

GM's is in a battle for their life





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Aug04

Losing leases, really hurts already





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Aug04

Microsoft will offer Live Search





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Aug04

Nissan offers buyouts to its Tennessee workers





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Aug04

Continental adds Citi, HSBC to defense team





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