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Carl Gregory's deal to buy Heard dealership crumbles (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
Columbus automobile dealer Carl Gregory's effort to acquire the recently closed Bill Heard Chevrolet, Cadillac and Saab dealership in Columbus came to an end Friday.
(Sep 27, 2008)
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/9 (Vietnam Net)
Taiwan ’s SanYang Industry Co. opened an automobile factory at the Nhon Trach 2 Industrial Zone in southern Dong Nai province on Sept. 26.
(Sep 27, 2008)
Hundreds to lose jobs at Tower Automotive (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
The slumping automobile industry will victimize hundreds of local workers for the second time this year when Tower Automotive LLC shuts its Garfield Township auto parts plant.
(Sep 27, 2008)
Tougher credit market compounds auto industry woes (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
DETROIT | The troubles on Wall Street are clobbering the car lot on Main Street, with automakers and dealers saying tougher credit requirements are knocking potential buyers out of the market at a time when the struggling industry can least afford it.
(Sep 27, 2008)
Celebrating the Model T (The Patriot-News)
At a dire time in American auto industry's history, antique car enthusiasts gathered in Hershey on Saturday to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the automobile credited with revolutionizing America.
(Sep 27, 2008)
Corporate Socialism, Intelligently Applied (Washington Post)
I wish to amend my support of the domestic automobile industry's request for a $25 billion federal loan.
(Sep 27, 2008)
Bill Heard dealerships took risky road (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nobody sold more cars in Georgia than Bill Heard. He was the nation's 11th-biggest automobile dealer, the world's largest Chevrolet retailer. He was, as his ubiquitous advertisements put it, "Mr. Big Volume."
(Sep 28, 2008)
From staff reports (Killeen Daily Herald)
Historians have credited the Duryea brothers for the start of the American automobile industry – producing 13 cars from the same design in 1896. But many historians, however, say the first American-built car dates back to 1805.
(Sep 28, 2008)
Taiwan-Backed Auto Factory Inaugurated in Vietnam's Dong Nai (Yahoo! Asia News)
HCM CITY, Sept 29 Asia Pulse - Taiwan's SanYang Industry Co. (TAIEX:2206) opened an automobile factory at the Nhon Trach 2 Industrial Zone in southern Dong Nai province on September 26.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Toyota's New Plug-In Prius, 1/X Hybrids Shown (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)
Toyota had plenty to show off at the Wired Nextfest show. A large portion of the show's rear floor was devoted to a fleet of concept vehicles focused on, like much of the automobile industry these days, fuel economy and sustainability.
(Sep 29, 2008)
GM Dealer Group Bill Heard Files for Bankruptcy (Update2) (Bloomberg)
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. , the Georgia auto dealership that closed 14 stores and fired most of its 3,200 employees last week, sought bankruptcy protection today, citing a declining automobile market and high gas prices.
(Sep 29, 2008)
GM Dealer Group Bill Heard Files for Bankruptcy Protection (Bloomberg)
Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. , the largest U.S. Chevrolet auto dealership, sought bankruptcy protection, citing a declining automobile market after it closed 14 showrooms and fired most of its 3,200 employees last week.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Kevin A. Wilson: Faint Heart Never Won Fairlady
For the SVRA'S September vintage race at Watkins Glen back in 1990, I drove over from Ithaca, pointed south on Route 14 and pulled up short.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Next Saab 9-3 Convertible: Paris 9-X Air concept reveals near-future product
In March in Geneva, Saab revealed the striking 9-X BioHybrid hatchback concept, then billed as a possible entry-level 9-1 model aimed at the Audi A3. The car took AutoWeek Editors' Choice accolades as Best Concept.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Did the Chevy Volt lose its mojo en route to reality?:
The recent unveil-ing of the Chevrolet Volt left a lot of car fans wondering: What happened? How did it go from eye-catching concept to pedestrian production car?
(Sep 29, 2008)
Honda Sets All-Time August Record for Auto Production in Asia and China (The Auto Channel)
TOKYO, Japan, September 25, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of August 2008, including an all-time record for production in Asia and China for the month of August.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Ad hoc: Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG: Annual forecast f. (Stock World)
Ad hoc announcement according to §15 WpHG processed and transmitted by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Oberkirch, September 29, 2008 - PWO produces metal components for the automobile industry based on longer-term contracts.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Photos: The Ford Model T turns 100 (CNET)
In 1908, Henry Ford started the automobile industry--and the country--down a whole new road with the affordable, durable Model T.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Toyota's New Plug-In Prius, 1/X Hybrids Shown (PC Magazine)
Toyota had plenty to show off at the Wired Nextfest show. A large portion of the show's rear floor was devoted to a fleet of concept vehicles focused on, like much of the automobile industry these days, fuel economy and sustainability.
(Sep 29, 2008)
GM Dealer Group Bill Heard Files for Bankruptcy (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. , the largest U.S. Chevrolet auto dealership, sought bankruptcy protection, citing a declining automobile market after it closed 14 showrooms and eliminated more than 3,200 jobs last week.
(Sep 29, 2008)
Foundry units back Singur project (Business Standard India)
The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) has expressed disappointment at the turn of events at Singur over the Tata Motors Rs 1 lakh car project. The project gave hope to the foundry industry in West Bengal, foundry having a correlation with the automobile industry.
(Sep 29, 2008)
It's Elbows Out, Price Tags Down as China's Car-Industry Growing Pains Continue (Edmunds.com)
SHANGHAI, China — A quarter of China's potential new-car buyers are planning to wait because of surging fuel prices, a new Nielsen survey has revealed.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Cory Farley: Who's Driving What?
Back in the day, there were two kinds of American car guys. In one camp were the Chevy men; in the other, Ford disciples. The two segments were large, and largely immiscible.
(Sep 30, 2008)
The Tradition Continues: New Golf is a well-executed, refined remake
In Germany, you can't travel more than a few hundred yards down the road without seeing one.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Japan Auto Output Down 10.9 Pct in Aug. (Japan Corporate News)
Japan Auto Output Down 10.9 Pct in Aug. Tokyo, Sept 30, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Japan's automobile output in August fell 10.9 pct from a year before to 769,829 units, down for the first time in 13 months, an industry group said Tuesday.
(Sep 30, 2008)
China industry research and market forecast: automobile parts and accessories manufacturing industry, 2008-2009 ... (just-auto)
"China industry research and market forecast: automobile parts and accessories manufacturing industry, 2008-2009" is an invaluable asset for anyone who wants to invest in the automobile parts and accessories manufacturing industry, to import into China, to partner with one of the key Chinese corporations, or to compete in the segment.
(Sep 30, 2008)
DAILY GALLERY: Singapore GP Grid Girls:
Here are some of the highlights from last week's Grand Prix race in Singapore.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Lower housing and vehicle sales cycles to remain lower for longer (Investment Executive)
Despite the sharp decline that has already occurred in the U.S. automobile and housing markets, the outlook continues to deteriorate, according to the latest Global Auto Report released on Tuesday by Bank of Nova Scotia’s Economics department.
(Sep 30, 2008)
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