Letters to the Editor
24/7 key fob can be a problem

To the Editor: Regarding the Aug. 9 letters about keyless entry and ignition ("Keyless ignition has many advantages" and "Think of it: No more fumbling for keys"): Evidently, Jim Davis and J.C. Chandler have not experienced a dead ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept.6

Are trade secrets a thing of the past?

To the Editor:One has to read only one issue of Automotive News to wonder whether the famous adage “Does Macy’s tell Gimbels?” has any credible application in today’s world.Automotive advertising ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept.6

Are trade secrets a thing of the past?

To the Editor: One has to read only one issue of Automotive News to wonder whether the famous adage "Does Macy's tell Gimbels?" has any credible application in today's world. Automotive advertising agencies are bouncing back ... 10:55 am U.S. ET | Sept.2

A flinty warning on 35.5 mpg goal

To the Editor: The Automotive News story on the passing of reporter Jerry Flint ("Farewell to a flinty eminence of auto journalism," Aug. 16) focused mainly on his early warnings to General Motors' marketing executives regarding ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.23

Aren't floor-pivot gas pedals safer?

To the Editor: Toyota has had a problem of full-throttle runaways caused when the depressed accelerator pedal is caught by an out-of-position floor mat. The company added anchors to the mats and warned owners not to stack aftermarket ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.23

Salesmen have to make a living

To the Editor: Regarding "For car salespeople, future looks grim" (Letters, July 12): I couldn't agree more. Manufacturers can find $8,000-$10,000 to rebate and incentivize retail customers. They have commercial choice, college grad, ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.16

Origin of SUVs? Chevy Suburban

To the Editor: Charles Spencer King was, I'm sure, a fine man, but your anointing him the "father of the SUV" is more than a little off base ("Father of SUV had some second thoughts," July 26). While Range Rovers from England were ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.16

Could so many Toyota drivers err?

To the Editor: Toyota Motor Corp. reviewed 3,000 complaints of unintended acceleration and said "the results back its long-held stance: There have been no electronic glitches" ("Toyota says tests show no problems with electronics," July ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.9

Keyless ignition has many advantages

To the Editor: Regarding Keith Crain's Aug. 2 column about keyless ignition, "A better idea that simply isn't better": I am sure auto manufacturers do foist a lot of unwanted features on the car-buying public, but keyless ignition is not ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.9

Think of it: No more fumbling for keys

To the Editor: Regarding Keith Crain's column about keyless ignition: If his son had taken off with keys in his pocket, the car wouldn't have started. Crain's daughter-in-law would have been stranded at the airport instead of down the ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.9

Nissan N.A. is just fine where it is

To the Editor: I'm not sure what Keith Crain's grudge against Nissan North America and top management is, but to say that Nissan lost effectiveness by moving to Nashville is absurd ("A smart move for Nissan," July 26). In the years ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.2

Look how far Subaru has come

To the Editor: I had to laugh when I started to read "Subaru seeks to dump 'quirky,' broaden appeal" (July 12). On the Subaru enthusiast Web site mysubie.com there is a YouTube video introducing Subaru ("cheap and ugly") to ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug.2

PT Cruiser could have been even bigger

To the Editor: I was vice president of marketing and public relations at DaimlerChrysler at the time of the PT Cruiser launch in 1999 and remember very well the design and development cycle you reported July 12 ("Chrysler parks its retro ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | July26

Work hard, and rewards will follow

To the Editor: I am writing in response to the July 12 letter about salesperson pay ("For car salespeople, future looks grim"). The typical salesperson currently earns about $16 per hour that he spends at the dealership. That's based ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | July26

Everybody wins with fixed pricing

To the Editor: I was puzzled when I read the June 14 article "Dealers rethink how they pay salespeople" as I remembered another recent story discussing pricing strategy: one-price, negotiate or some hybrid version. The two writers should ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | July19

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