Archive for March, 2009

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Toyota, Nissan Lead Record Drop in Japan Auto Output - Bloomberg


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Toyota, Nissan Lead Record Drop in Japan Auto Output
Bloomberg
Toyota, Japan’s biggest automaker, Nissan Motor Co., Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. each cut domestic production by at least 60 percent last month to trim inventory. The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression has sapped demand
Japan's auto output slumps 56.2% in February Xinhua
Japan Industrial Ouput Falls 9.4% Wall Street Journal
Japan's industrial production falls 9.4 pc Hindu
Bloomberg - Bloomberg
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The Newly Redesigned 2009 Nissan Maxima - eNews Park Forest

The Newly Redesigned 2009 Nissan Maxima
eNews Park Forest, IL
By Jonathan Pitman When Nissan designed the new Maxima they left nothing unattended. Everything from the double stitched leather seats, to the award winning engine that has been the heart and soul of the Maxima for nearly 15 years.

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Int'l automakers worry about GM, Chrysler - The Associated Press


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Int'l automakers worry about GM, Chrysler
The Associated Press
In Asia, Japan's Nissan and Toyota say their critical North American business would be hurt by the collapse of one of the US automakers because they share the same parts suppliers, such as Delphi Corp., Bosch Auto Parts and TRW Automotive.
Video: Obama On Automakers Future CBS
Did Health Care Take Down Wagoner? Forbes
Japanese automakers worry about GM, Chrysler The Canadian Press
Detroit Free Press - just-auto.com (subscription)
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Nissan may flip electric-vehicle switch early in US - CNET News

Nissan may flip electric-vehicle switch early in US
CNET News, CA
by Automotive News NASHVILLE–Nissan North America could launch US retail sales of electric vehicles as early as 2010–two years sooner than expected. For a year, the company has been saying it will start EV fleet sales to utilities and commercial
Renault-Nissan Partnership Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Program Beyond Fossil Fuel
Nissan could roll out electric vehicles in 2010 ASEAN Automotive News
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Uganda: Motorcare Unveils Long-Awaited Nissan Patrol Pickup - AllAfrica.com

Uganda: Motorcare Unveils Long-Awaited Nissan Patrol Pickup
AllAfrica.com, Washington
Ms. Sarah Katabarwa, the Marketing Manager Motorcare-Uganda last week told East African Business Week: "The Nissan Patrol pickup is up for any job or challenge. And so should you. After all when you are negotiating rough Ugandan terrain,

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Monday, March 30th, 2009

A burst of change for Formula One season - Los Angeles Times


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A burst of change for Formula One season
Los Angeles Times, CA
mclaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, speaks to team boss Ron Dennis during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix on Friday in Melbourne. The opening race in Australia will feature sleeker cars, slick tires and a new
One Title in Hand, Hamilton Faces a Challenging ’09 New York Times
McLaren Mercedes fall further behind as Lewis Hamilton reveals Times Online
Gearbox change for Hamilton SkySports
Sydney Morning Herald - Chicago Tribune
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CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 - Car Domain


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CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
Car Domain, WA
This is the second Mercedes Benz über-sedan that I have profiled in this series, and I think it was the better of the two. So, let’s take a look at what happens when you take a standard, everyday German Sedan, stuff a huge engine under the hood from

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Cesar Chavez still relevant, worthy of homage, Mercedes Olivera says - Dallas Morning News

Cesar Chavez still relevant, worthy of homage, Mercedes Olivera says
Dallas Morning News, TX
By MERCEDES OLIVERA / The Dallas Morning News Those are key lessons to be learned from César Chávez's 30 years of fighting for farm workers' rights, says writer Richard J. Gonzales, an Arlington resident. "That's what César did," he said.

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Mercedes unveils plans for coming year - Road Transport

Mercedes unveils plans for coming year
Road Transport, UK
Mercedes-Benz continues to invest heavily in research and development: “well over €1bn is committed to the truck group alone,” says MD Ian Jones, despite what he expects to be the “smallest truck market in the last 100 years”.

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Mercedes-Benz safrica to temporarily shut plant-report - Reuters


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Mercedes-Benz safrica to temporarily shut plant-report
Reuters
JOHANNESBURG, March 27 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz South Africa plans to shut its East London production plant for four weeks next month and for a further four weeks from the last week in May, a local newspaper reported on Friday.
Daimler's S Africa Unit To Shut For 4 Days Ahead Of Easter Wall Street Journal
Bus supplier lowers its 2009 sales forecast as BRT tenders run late Creamer Media’s Engineering News
MBSA to shut plant for weeks at a time Business Report
iAfrica.com - Dispatch Online
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Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and Kangaroo TV(R) extend their … - FOXBusiness

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and Kangaroo TV(R) extend their
FOXBusiness
With the first round of 2009 Formula One Championship just 2 days away, the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team announced today that it has extended its agreement with Kangaroo TV until the end of 2009. Kangaroo TV has been an Official Supplier to the team
Kangaroo TV(R) launches the 4th generation of its F1(TM FOXBusiness
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Road Test: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic car review; Is … - Examiner.com


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Road Test: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic car review; Is
Examiner.com
It might seem a bit cheeky to ask almost $50000 for a compact SUV, but that was the price tag on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic we recently tested. Absurd? Should one really pay $45685 for a small sport-utility vehicle when one can buy a

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Mercedes-Benz Design Students Create New Concept Around 1880s Styling - Inventorspot

Mercedes-Benz Design Students Create New Concept Around 1880s Styling
Inventorspot
This is especially true when it comes to training the next generation of designers, which is something Mercedes-Benz takes very seriously. It was this combination of free-thinking designers and highly focused training that led the F-Cell Roadster.
Automobile News, Mobile News & Other Product News: Infibeam Infibeam
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Mercedes-Benz Expands Support & Commitment of HD Radio(TM) Technology - PR Newswire (press release)

Mercedes-Benz Expands Support & Commitment of HD Radio(TM) Technology
PR Newswire (press release), NY
COLUMBIA, Md. , March 30 /PRNewswire/ — iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, announced today that Mercedes-Benz will extend the availability of HD Radio technology on

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Monday, March 30th, 2009

European car industry heads feel the heat - guardian.co.uk


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European car industry heads feel the heat
guardian.co.uk, UK
Dieter Zetsche, head of Mercedes owner Daimler, and Norbert Reithofer, head of Quandt family-controlled BMW, could be next in the firing line as premium carmakers suffer disproportionately from the global collapse of sales.
Christian Streiff pays for trouble at Peugeot Citroën as recession Times Online
PSA Peugeot Citroen: crédit Suisse reste à surpondérer Bolsamania.fr
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Project Car Hell, Teutonic Nemesis Edition: BMW 750iL or Porsche 928? - Jalopnik

Project Car Hell, Teutonic Nemesis Edition: BMW 750iL or Porsche 928?
Jalopnik, MI
Why, even after having all your fingers roasted down to charred stumps by the merest touch of a cheap Porsche 928 or V12 BMW project, when you see one priced at just a grand… well, maybe you won't get burned this time! That's why we can't help but keep

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BMW 's new X6 M headed to New York Show - Luxvelocity

BMW 's new X6 M headed to New York Show
Luxvelocity, MA
After months of spy photos , videos and speculation the time has finally come for the reveal of the new BMW X6 M whic marks a new turn in the M genes for BMW. This will be the first M vehicle to come from BMW in the SAV department and New York will be
BMW X6 M debut set for the New York auto show AutoWeek
BMW X6 M to Make World Debut in New York Autochannel (press release)
BMW Bringing X6 M To New York Auto Show AutoGuide.com
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Smash denied quicker Robert Kubica victory, insists BMW chief - This is London


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Smash denied quicker Robert Kubica victory, insists BMW chief
This is London, UK
Jenson Button would have lost a late sprint to the chequered flag in the Australian Grand Prix if the looming challenge of BMW-Sauber driver Robert Kubica had not been wrecked by Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel. That was the claim made today by BMW-Sauber
BMW certain Vettel crash cost Kubica win autosport.com
BMW accuse Vettel of costing Kubica win Planet F-1.com
Vettel gets 10-place grid penalty BBC Sport
The Age - Formula 1
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Australian Superbike: BMW Motorrad Motorsport - Troy Talks Business - PaddockTalk

Australian Superbike: BMW Motorrad Motorsport - Troy Talks Business
PaddockTalk
Prior to appearing in the World Superbike Championship for the first time in 2009, the BMW Motorrad team faced the unenviable challenge of joining one of the most competitive race series' on the planet and one that has attracted representation from all

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BMW Z4 Roadster priced from $46575 in US - Motor Authority


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BMW Z4 Roadster priced from $46575 in US
Motor Authority
BMW’s striking new Z4 Roadster is set to arrive in showrooms across the US in the following months and in the lead up to its entrance pricing for the entire range, including all options and accessories, has been revealed. The new car will be sold as a
2009 BMW Z4 US Pricing is available AutoSpies.com
TMR News and Features Motor Report
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BMW Sauber Targets Outstanding Results In Sepang - Bernama


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BMW Sauber Targets Outstanding Results In Sepang
Bernama, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) — Following an opening race at the Albert Park, Melbourne yesterday, and the BMW Sauber F1 team now travels to the home of its premium partner, Petronas, for the second round of the 2009 World Championship.
Malaysia preview quotes: BMW autosport.com
The 2009 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand: Sepang Rush BettingExpert.com
Lewis: Sepang will expose MP4-24 flaws ITV.com
Auto Racing Daily - The Malaysian Insider
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Infiniti plans new SUV and BMW 1-Series rival - AutoSpies.com

Infiniti plans new SUV and BMW 1-Series rival
AutoSpies.com, CA
No V8 options are currently planned so for those of you looking to race your M against a BMW M5 - you may want to hold-off a little longer. According to AutoCar, a new QX SUV will be launched in 2011. It will sit above the FX and will offer

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Ross: BMW & Red Bull are Brawn's biggest threat - Planet F-1.com


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Ross: BMW & Red Bull are Brawn's biggest threat
Planet F-1.com, UK
Based on Sunday's performances in Australia, Ross Brawn reckons Red Bull Racing and BMW are his Brawn GP team's biggest threat at the moment. Brawn GP stole the show in Melbourne where Jenson Button dominating Sunday's grand prix, while Rubens
Button reborn as Brawn flex muscles Independent
Brawn's Button reflects on F1 'fairytale' ABC Online
Button looking forward to Malaysia - with caution crash.net
Formula 1 - Motorsport.com
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Stoner scoops BMW - The Press Association


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Stoner scoops BMW
The Press Association
Marlboro Ducati rider Casey Stoner won the BMW M Award at Jerez after setting the fastest time on the final day of testing ahead of the FIM motogp World Championship season. The Australian rider was quickest around the Spanish circuit on the final day
Stoner Takes 2009 BMW M Award With Hot Lap At Jerez PaddockTalk
Stoner Wins BMW Cycle News
Stoner fastest in Jerez ‘qualifying’ session.- Updated Yahoo! Eurosport
crash.net - autosport.com
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Monday, March 30th, 2009

de Ferran Motorsports Takes to the Streets for the Acura Sports … - WhoWon.com

de Ferran Motorsports Takes to the Streets for the Acura Sports
WhoWon.com, NE
by Deborah Tee, de Ferran Motorsports Fresh from its promising LMP1 debut in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, de Ferran Motorsports is gearing up for the Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg (Saturday 4 April), round two of this year's

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As Auto Show Revs Down, Car Buying Market Is Looking Up - WFMZ-TV Online

As Auto Show Revs Down, Car Buying Market Is Looking Up
WFMZ-TV Online, PA
She's on the market for a new car - possibly an Acura….and she hopes a sour economy will help sweeten the deal. >> DEBORAH SACKARAKIS/BETHLEHEM: "A good price on the list, or a good price on my trade in, or if I'm really lucky, both!
Lehigh Valley car show a showcase of buyers' fears, fantasies Allentown Morning Call
Lehigh Valley Auto Show Allentown Morning Call
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Monday, March 30th, 2009

Mayor Phillips: Pontiac will overcome deficit - The Detroit News

Mayor Phillips: Pontiac will overcome deficit
The Detroit News, MI
PONTIACPontiac is in the hands of a financial emergency manager, yet Mayor Clarence Phillips said Friday in his State of the City address that his city will be put back together piece by piece and rise again. Phillips, speaking before a crowd of

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Ousting Rick Wagoner Won't Solve GM's Problems - Seeking Alpha


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Ousting Rick Wagoner Won't Solve GM's Problems
Seeking Alpha, NY
After resisting for years, Wagoner finally agreed to sell or close the Hummer, Saab, and Saturn divisions, while transforming Pontiac into a niche nameplate. By 2012, the company plans to close another 14 plants and cut another 20000 US employees.
Obama Effectively Fires GM's CEO AOL News Newsbloggers
The Steady Optimist Who Oversaw GM’s Decline New York Times
Wagoner agrees to step aside immediately; 31-year career is over Detroit Free Press
The Detroit News - Globe and Mail
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Oakland out to lure auto show - The Detroit News

Oakland out to lure auto show
The Detroit News, MI
The Pontiac Silverdome, which has sat vacant since 2002. Pontiac has attempted to sell its 127.5 acres for years. Measured from its roof, the stadium is 430000 square feet. Pontiac Councilman Joseph Hansen, who said he's heard rumors but nothing
3 Minutes with Mildred in the Morning The Detroit News
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Monday, March 30th, 2009

Mother injured in crash caused by others racing - San Diego Union Tribune


San Diego Union Tribune
Mother injured in crash caused by others racing
San Diego Union Tribune, CA
The Jaguar was racing a white Mercedes, which did not stop, Pennings said. The woman's 3-month-old baby, strapped in a child seat in the back, was not hurt but was taken to a hospital as a precaution. At least two other people were injured and taken to
Mother fighting for life after multi-car collision on SR67 San Diego Union Tribune
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Monday, March 30th, 2009

Economy keeps old wheels in the driveway longer - Denver Post

Economy keeps old wheels in the driveway longer
Denver Post, CO
By Kimberly S. Johnson AP Liz Nelson says her 1996 Acura Integra "sounds like it's dying," but the public-relations account executive from Santa Clara, Calif., is holding on to it. (Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press ) DETROIT — Pamela Davies drives the

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Monday, March 30th, 2009

Task Force Says GM Can Bounce Back With Changes - Wall Street Journal

Task Force Says GM Can Bounce Back With Changes
Wall Street Journal
By MATTHEW DOLAN DETROIT — President Barack Obama's auto task force believes General Motors Corp. can bounce back and become a competitive auto maker — but only if the company shakes up its management and dramatically accelerates its restructuring

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02/26/2009: GM Arlington workers worry after $9.6 billion loss - Dallas Morning News

02/26/2009: GM Arlington workers worry after $9.6 billion loss
Dallas Morning News, TX
By CYNTHIA VEGA / WFAA-TV ARLINGTON — General Motors Corp. posted a $9.6 billion fourth-quarter loss and said it burned through $6.2 billion of cash in the last three months of 2008 as it fought the worst US auto sales climate since 1982 and sought

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Wagoner shrank GM, but not fast enough to stop losses - Los Angeles Times

Wagoner shrank GM, but not fast enough to stop losses
Los Angeles Times, CA
By the time Rick Wagoner was named chief executive of General Motors Corp. in June 2000, the stock market seemed to know that the company's fortunes had peaked. GM's shares reached their all-time high of $93.63 in April 2000.

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GM, Chrysler Must Revamp Plans to Get More US Aid - Bloomberg


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GM, Chrysler Must Revamp Plans to Get More US Aid
Bloomberg
By John Hughes March 30 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC must overhaul their recovery plans with deeper concessions to justify further taxpayer aid, and bankruptcy may ultimately be their best chance, an Obama administration
The Steadfast Optimist Who Oversaw GM’s Long Decline New York Times
US Says GM's Plan Overly Optimistic CNNMoney.com
GM Chief to Resign at White House's Behest Washington Post
Wall Street Journal - Bloomberg
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General Motors CEO resigns as part of bailout deal - CNN International

General Motors CEO resigns as part of bailout deal
CNN International
(CNN) — General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner announced his resignation early Monday — the latest change for the troubled automaker. General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner's resignation statement is on the GM Web site. White House and GM sources had told CNN

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Monday, March 30th, 2009

'Defiant world' awaits Obama; GM & Chrysler await next phase of … - USA Today


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'Defiant world' awaits Obama; GM & Chrysler await next phase of
USA Today
We'll start this last Sunday in March with a reminder: CBS News' Face the Nation airs an interview with President Obama this morning. We've already posted the video preview that CBS has released. The network reports that: President Obama told Bob
Video: 'Help Me Help You' CBS
President on CBS' "Face the Nation" WROC-TV
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Monday, March 30th, 2009

Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Names Garth Boehm, Ph.D. VP of … - FOXBusiness

Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Names Garth Boehm, Ph.D. VP of
FOXBusiness
Dr. Boehm, is currently employed as Vice President of Product Development at Actavis Pharmaceuticals and is expected to commence employment with Acura in May 2009. Andy Reddick, Acura's President and CEO said: "We are delighted that Dr. Boehm will be

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Va. trooper injured by suspected drunken driver - Daily Press

Va. trooper injured by suspected drunken driver
Daily Press, VA
Cunningham said an eastbound 1999 Acura Integra driven by 20-year-old of Alexander Patrick Weedon of Glen Allen veered off the side of the road, striking several traffic barrels before colliding with the back of Lehman's cruiser.
Trooper injured in crash Richmond Times Dispatch
State Trooper Injured On I-64 WRIC
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Series spotlight - Robertson Racing - Motorsport.com

Series spotlight - Robertson Racing
Motorsport.com, Florida
It also whetted the team's appetite for more, and the next chance is next week's Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg, the first street race of the season. "It was really great for us," said Murry, who qualified fifth in GT2 and drove with the

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