News From the Auto Industry

Audi A3 v preveden cabrio
Okrem latkovej skladacej strechy aj bezpeenejsia karoseria [19.12.2007, TREND / Jozef Prosnan] Automobilka Audi predstavila svoj novy kabriolet na baze modelu A3.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:45:20 GMT
US hybrid sales up 49 percent
The Toyota Prius and the hybrid version of the Toyota Camry were the most popular models there. Hybrid sales rose 52 percent in the West, 49 percent in the …

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:08:49 CST

Still, NAO does deserve some credit for a strong fourth quarter. And, the expected success of the Silverado and Sierra pickups should help boost profit per unit next year.

Poor General Motors. When we compiled last year’s Report Card it was on the rise, with substantially improved quality, profit per unit and return on sales. This year GM’s back in the pits, thanks to UAW strikes that lasted more than a month at the metal fabricating and Delphi parts plants in Flint, Mich. That walkout demolished market share, profit per unit and return on sales. It also damaged the automaker’s managerial credibility, and helped earn GM an overall C-.

PORSCHE REVS UP TO ENTER VIETNAM (Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance)
Transport   German sports car maker Porsche officially announced its entry into the Vietnamese market with a launching ceremony on December 14 in HCM City.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:48:51 GMT
TheCarConnection?s Year in Reverse - The Car Connection
Paris Hilton on a scooter out of control outdone only by James Gandolfini. Ford’s President (not that President Ford) busts a move to profitability; while Chrysler’s Dr.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST
2005 CHEVROLET AVEO LT $9,995.00 - Contact Mall Cars @ 800-587-5418
Status: Used    Trim: 4 DR SEDAN Price: $9,995.00    Model: AVEO LT    Color: GALAXY SILVER    Year: 2005    Mileage: 57050 This vehicle includes the following options: 4 cyl. 1.6 fuel injected,power door locks,power windows,driver’s front…

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:35:51 GMT
Inside Bay Area - Monday's Sports Scoreboard
Colorado 57 F Miami (22) 89 Stetson 53 F Southern Cal (25) 83 Delaware St. 54 F Connecticut (2) 97 South Carolina 39 F North Carolina (3) 82 Coastal Carolina 58 F Georgia (7) 102 Mercer 45 F West Virginia (13) 84 Oakland Mich.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST
Tampa man dies when pickup goes off road
St. Petersburg Times - Shianna Chmora of 1119 Citrus Hill Court suffered non-life threatening injuries after she walked in front of a 2005 Chevrolet, sheriff’s spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. The accident happened at Citrus Hill Court and Pine Street at 4:40 p.m. Driver …

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:44:00 GMT