AutomoChatter - Car Forum http://www.automochatter.com/forum Auto Industry News, Reviews and Rumors en Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:22:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.automochatter.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg AutomoChatter - Car Forum http://www.automochatter.com/forum Toyota stands behind its electronics, and Jack Roush picks up an award, in News Brake http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24886&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:41 GMT In today's News Brake: Toyota stands behind its electronics, Jack Roush picks up another award, and Stirling Moss recovers from a tumble . . . But Wait, There's More!

More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24886 Mazda design chief Ikuo Maeda brings new meaning to zoom-zoom: http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24887&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:41 GMT Ikuo Maeda, the new design chief at Mazda Motor Corp., earned the nickname "Speedy" for his lead-footed driving on the race course and off.

More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24887 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, an AW Drivers Log: http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24888&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:41 GMT EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I think Ford might be just a little high on the sticker price, but this is a good driver. It looks good, too. It's sophisticated, subtle, a big car, but subtle still.

More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24888 Pentagon backs new agency to regulate auto dealers, lending http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24889&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:41 GMT The Pentagon supports legislation to prevent members of the armed services from being preyed upon by "unscrupulous" auto dealers.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24889 <![CDATA[Study: 'Cash for clunkers' had stronger influence than estimated]]> http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24890&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:41 GMT Last year&apos;s "cash for clunkers" incentives program stoked demand for cars and trucks without pulling sales forward, according to a study by the Maritz Automotive Research Group.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24890 Daniel Howes: Toyota flexes its muscles to defend reputation http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24891&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:41 GMT As much as many may quietly relish Toyota&apos;s troubles, the fact is that the Japanese juggernaut has the resources to launch the kind of incentive war Detroit cannot easily afford to play.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24891 Stirling Moss injured after fall down elevator shaft: http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24878&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:11:14 GMT Racing legend Stirling Moss is recovering after falling three floors down an elevator shaft in his Mayfair, England, home. More...... Racing legend Stirling Moss is recovering after falling three floors down an elevator shaft in his Mayfair, England, home.

More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24878 Looking to the future of the Corvette, and a test drive of the 2011 Ford Super Duty, http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24879&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:11:14 GMT In News Brake: We look ahead to the future of the Chevrolet Corvette, Audi ponders an A2, and a test drive of the 2011 Ford Super Duty . . . But... In News Brake: We look ahead to the future of the Chevrolet Corvette, Audi ponders an A2, and a test drive of the 2011 Ford Super Duty . . . But Wait, There's More!

More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24879 New York auto show: Acura TSX family gets a wagon: http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24880&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:11:14 GMT Acura said on Monday that it will unveil a wagon version of the TSX at the New York auto show on March 31. More...... Acura said on Monday that it will unveil a wagon version of the TSX at the New York auto show on March 31.

More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24880 <![CDATA[GM CEO Whitacre flying on AT&T jets]]> http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24881&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:11:14 GMT http://cmsimg.detnews.com/apps/pbcsi...xW=120&MaxH=80General Motors dumped its corporate jets last year while in bankruptcy after being berated by lawmakers. But Chairman and CEO Edward Whitacre Jr. still flies private, thanks to a little-known perk negotiated with his former employer.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24881 Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24882&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:11:14 GMT http://cmsimg.detnews.com/apps/pbcsi...xW=120&MaxH=80Washington -- Toyota Motor Corp. plans to rebut claims that the electronics of its cars and trucks are to blame for unwanted acceleration problems that are behind the recall of more than eight million vehicles.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24882 Toyota moves past apologies, aims for sales http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24883&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:11:14 GMT New York -- New ads for troubled automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are skipping the apologies and easing back into sales pitches -- too soon, some... New York -- New ads for troubled automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are skipping the apologies and easing back into sales pitches -- too soon, some say.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24883 Chrysler gearing up for Dodge Viper finale http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24876&goto=newpost Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:51:30 GMT http://cmsimg.detnews.com/apps/pbcsi...xW=120&MaxH=80Chrysler Group LLC will start production of the final run of 500 Dodge Vipers on March 29 and wind up the year with the launch of the tiny Fiat 500, leaked production schedule dates show.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24876 House committee wants more details from Toyota http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24871&goto=newpost Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT http://cmsimg.detnews.com/apps/pbcsi...xW=120&MaxH=80The House Energy and Commerce Committee said Friday that documents provided by Toyota Motor Corp. didn&apos;t appear to rule out electronic defects in its vehicles, and requested more information from the automaker.


More... ]]> Auto Industry RSS AutomoChatter News http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24871 GM to reinstate 661 closed dealers http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24872&goto=newpost Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT http://cmsimg.detnews.com/apps/pbcsi...xW=120&MaxH=80General Motors Co. has offered to restore more than half of the 1,160 dealers who appealed the automaker&apos;s attempts to close them down. The Detroit automaker said Friday it is sending letters to 661 dealers by Monday night offering to reinstate their stores -- if they comply with standard requirements for facilities, capitalization and inventory financing.


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