Talk from the Top
TALK FROM THE TOP -- SERGIO MARCHIONNE

For new Chrysler, the needs begin with speed

12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 7, 2009
Sergio Marchionne has been a whirlwind of activity since taking over as CEO of Chrysler Group on June 10, the day the company emerged from U.S. government-sponsored bankruptcy. Since then, the 57-year-old Italian-Canadian executive has set about trying to duplicate the near-miraculous comeback he engineered at Fiat.... Read More »
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Lincoln Mercury dealerships are fading fast in metro areas

12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 9, 2009
Ford Motor Co.'s dealership consolidation strategy has hit stand-alone Lincoln-Mercury dealerships hardest. Since Ford's dealership reduction efforts began in 2006, the number of stand-alone Lincoln-Mercury dealerships is down more than 42 percent.... Read More »
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TALK FROM THE TOP -- BRIAN CAROLIN

Nissan: We'll stay in leasing, floorplanning

12:01 am U.S. ET | May 18, 2009
In Brian Carolin's first year as Nissan North America's senior vice president of sales and marketing, he worked to boost market share despite catastrophic economic conditions.... Read More »
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TALK FROM THE TOP -- ERNST LIEB

Mercedes-Benz CEO sees better times ahead

12:01 am U.S. ET | May 18, 2009
Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, says his company's sales could improve as soon as this year's third quarter.... Read More »
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TALK FROM THE TOP -- JOHN MENDEL

Honda chief: Brand is 'safe harbor' in bad times

12:01 am U.S. ET | May 11, 2009
John Mendel has seen mostly good times since joining American Honda Motor Co. in December 2004. The company surpassed 10 percent market share in 2008, but since August it has been in the same dire straits as everyone else.... Read More »
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TALK FROM THE TOP -- MARK FIELDS

Ford focuses on costs, keeps eye on product

12:01 am U.S. ET | May 11, 2009
Ford Motor Co. may be in better shape than General Motors or Chrysler LLC, but it is still losing money and burning cash.... Read More »
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Manufacturing

Ford to offer Explorer police vehicle to retain lead

12:47 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 1
Ford Motor Co., which controls about three-quarters of the U.S. market for police cars, will begin selling a law-enforcement version of its redesigned Explorer sport-utility vehicle late next year. The Police Interceptor utility vehicle will join a new sedan being offered to law enforcement that’s based on the Taurus, Ford said today in a statement.... Read More »
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Design

Jeep's rugged Wrangler smoothes rough edges with upscale interior

12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
When it comes to the Wrangler, Jeep's go-anywhere vehicle, customers care about its ability to climb rocks or barrel through streams. Interiors? They probably are below the top 20 on a list of priorities of passionate "Wranglerheads," says David Kelleher, a Philadelphia Jeep dealer.... Read More »
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Future Product
FUTURE PRODUCTS -- EUROPE BRANDS

BMW focuses on small crossovers, new EV subbrand

12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
BMW will concentrate on small crossovers next year with a redesigned X3 and the all-new X1. Both are based on the redesigned 3-series sedan, which will arrive in 2012. In 2013, a new subbrand of electric and hybrid vehicles being developed by BMW's Project i group will debut.... Read More »
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Green Cars

NADA to oppose new fuel economy labels

3:21 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 31
The National Automobile Dealers Association said today it would likely oppose a federal proposal to label new vehicles starting with a letter grade from A+ to D based on their fuel economy and emissions. NADA joins many automakers in criticizing the Obama administration's letter-rating proposal, which was unveiled Monday and has been endorsed by many environmental groups.... Read More »
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Technology

Study: Japan firms are best in infotainment

12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Japanese suppliers of information and entertainment systems score highest in quality, says a recent study by J.D. Power and Associates. These systems, including satellite radio and navigation devices, are increasingly must-have features in vehicles. About 66 percent of drivers now have satellite radio, up from 59 percent in 2009.... Read More »
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Car Cutaways
CAR CUTAWAY

BorgWarner Beru unit gives Bugatti its F1 tire-monitoring technology

12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 1
A division of BorgWarner Beru Systems GmbH, bf1systems, supplies the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport's tire-pressure monitoring system, which alerts drivers if the tires deflate to a dangerous level.... Read More »
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