Monday, November 9, 2009
Honda Accord Crosstour looks better than its picture
Scott Burgess: Don't look at the picture. The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour looks much better than any camera can capture. In person, the Accord Crosstour looks downright stylish. - 1:00 am
'Clunkers' sales point to challenges for Detroit's Big 3
Michigan car buyers tend to purchase what their neighbors make, but that doesn't matter as much to the rest of the country, according to an analysis of data from the "cash for clunkers" incentive program. - 1:00 am
GM exec Forster may join Tata Motors
Carl-Peter Forster, General Motors Co.'s highest ranking executive in Europe, may join Tata Motors, according to a source close to the negotiations. Forster, whose departure from GM was announced Friday, has been in talks with the Indian automaker. - 6:22 pm
General Motors tries to restart deal with Magna in Russia
GM hopes to salvage a key element of the collapsed plan to sell Opel -- a three-way production deal in Russia. - 5:07 pm
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Chrysler's goals
Chrysler plans to introduce 11 new or refreshed models by 2014, achieve profitability in 2011, increase market share from 9 to 13 percent in five years and correct its quality problems. How many of its goals do you think Chrysler will achieve?
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Auto News
- Local officials endorse casino in western Maine - 02:27 PM
- On the Call: MGM Mirage CEO Jim Murren - 06:09 PM
- MGM Mirage loses $750M as CityCenter's value drops - 06:08 PM
- GM boss: US aid can be used to fix Opel if needed - 02:42 PM
- GMAC Financial Services 3Q loss narrows - 04:20 PM
Business
- Volunteers come to injured farmers' rescue - 03:02 AM
- House health care overhaul faces Senate stone wall - 01:29 AM
- Asian markets track US higher after jobs report - 01:18 AM
- Industry pushes chocolate milk in schools - 12:01 AM
Jeep ads to tout new look
Chrysler Group LLC has launched a new national advertising campaign for Jeep, its most recognizable nameplate. - 8:42 pm
Industry experts unsure Chrysler can reach market share projections
Chrysler Group LLC's now-public five-year plan hinges on some targets that analysts say are unrealistic. - 10:07 am
- Mazdaspeed3 may look ugly, but what fun on the road
- Scott Burgess: GMC Terrain builds on Equinox's success
- Ariz. shop revives vintage cars
- Rex Roy: Detroit area car shops ramp it up at SEMA
Honda Accord Crosstour looks better than its picture
Scott Burgess: Don't look at the picture. The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour looks much better than any camera can capture. In person, the Accord Crosstour looks downright stylish. - 1:00 am
Trans Am fans get the bite at Las Vegas Camaro show
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Fans of the Pontiac Firebird were hopeful that when General Motors brought back the Chevrolet Camaro as a 2010 model, their beloved version would follow the Chevy down the assembly line.
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