Automotive News - April 14, 2008 - (Page 44)

44 • APRIL 14, 2008 Customer SUBARU Incentives Cash rebate Finance rate Cash rebate Finance rate Cash rebate Finance rate Incentives in this table are a summary of retail programs offered. Programs may vary by region and model. Dealer Incentives Incentives in this table are a summary of dealer programs offered. Programs may vary by region and model. Stories about these companies are on these pages: Alexander Automotive 30 American Axle 1, 43 Audi 16, 32 BMW of North America 6 Brilliance China Automobile 32 Buick 14, 32 Cerberus Capital Management 26 Certified Auto Warranty Services 1 Chery Automobile 32 Chevrolet 8 Chrysler 4, 6, 8, 12, 14 Dealer Warranty Services 1 Dent Wizard 30 Dodge 8, 43 Fairmont Hotels 8 Ford 32 Fuji Heavy Industries 6 General Motors 1, 8, 43 GMC 8 Great Wall Motor 32 Guangzhou Automobile Industry 32 Honda 4, 6, 12, 43 Honda R&D Americas 6 J.D. Power and Associates 41 Lear 43 Lexus 8 Loeber Motors 30 Mercedes 32 National Auto Warranty Services 1 National CineMedia 8 Nissan 4, 6, 22 NYX 43 Pardus Capital Management 3 PermaPlate 30 Plante & Moran 1 Plastech Engineered Products 43 Pontiac 33 Porsche Cars North America 16 Ryobi Die Casting 43 Scion 3 Secret Weapon 4 Service Protection Direct 1 SkyGuard 41 Sonsio 30 Subaru 6 T.K. Holdings 43 Toyota 6, 41 TRW Automotive Holdings 43 Valeo 3 Volkswagen 32 BMW Expires April 30. 2008 models 3 series – 3.9-4.9% CHRYSLER LLC Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2009 models Dodge Journey $1,000 – 2008 models Chrysler 300C, Aspen $3,000 0-4.9% PT Cruiser (excl. convertible) $1,500-$3,000 0-8.9% Pacifica $2,000-$2,500 0-2.9% Sebring $500-$2,500 0-8.9% 300 (excl. SRT8 and C) $2,000 0-4.9% PT Cruiser convertible $1,000 0-8.9% Dodge Ram 1500 $5,500 0-2.9% Ram 2500/3500 $4,500 0-2.9% Charger, Durango, Magnum $2,000-$3,000 0-2.9% Dakota, Grand Caravan $1,500-$3,000 0-4.9% Avenger, Caliber, Nitro $750-$1,000 0-8.9% Jeep Commander $3,500 0-2.9% Grand Cherokee, Liberty $1,500-$3,500 0-8.9% Compass, Patriot $500 0-8.9% Wrangler – 0-9.9% 2007 models Chrysler Pacifica $4,500-$6,000 0% 300C, Aspen $5,000-$5,500 0% 300 (excl.300C), Sebring $0-$4,000 0% Dodge Ram 1500 $6,000-$7,000 0% Durango, Ram 2500/3500 $0-$6,500 0% Dakota, Magnum $0-$5,500 0% Nitro $0-$2,500 0% Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee $0-$6,500 0% Compass $0-$4,750 0% FORD MOTOR CO. Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2008 models Ford F-Super Duty $4,000-$5,000 0-4.9% Expedition, Expedition EL, Explorer Sport Trac $2,500-$4,000 0-4.9% Explorer, F-150 $2,000-$3,500 0-5.9% Taurus, Taurus X $2,000-$3,000 0-4.9% Fusion $1,500-$3,000 0-5.9% Ranger $2,000-$2,500 0-1.9% Econoline, Edge $1,000-$2,500 0-4.9% Escape, Mustang $1,000-$2,000 0-5.9% Focus $500-$2,000 0.9-6.9% Escape Hybrid – 4.9-8.9% Lincoln Town Car $5,000 0.9-4.9% Navigator $1,500-$5,000 0-4.9% $3,000-$4,000 0-3.9% Mark LT MKZ $2,000-$2,500 0-5.9% MKX $1,000-$2,000 0-4.9% Mercury Grand Marquis $5,500-$6,000 0-2.9% Mountaineer, Sable $2,000-$4,000 0-4.9% Mariner, Milan $1,500-$2,500 0-5.9% Mariner Hybrid – 4.9-8.9% 2007 models Ford F-150 (incl. Harley) $3,500-$5,000 0-1.9% Explorer $4,000 0-1.9% Expedition, Expedition EL Explorer Sport Trac $3,500 0-1.9% Focus $2,500-$3,500 0-1.9% Edge, Fusion, Mustang $1,500-$3,000 0-3.9% Econoline $2,500 0-2.9% Lincoln Mark LT $5,000-$7,500 0-1.9% Navigator $6,500 0-1.9% MKX $2,000-$3,000 0-1.9% MKZ $1,500-$2,500 0-3.9% Mercury Mountaineer $4,000-$5,000 0-1.9% Milan $1,500-$2,500 0-3.9% GENERAL MOTORS Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2008 models Buick Lucerne $1,500 2.9-6.9% LaCrosse $1,000 2.9-6.9% Enclave – 5.9-7.9% Cadillac DTS $3,000 2.9-7.9% Escalade $2,000 2.9-7.9% CTS, STS, STS-V, SRX, XLR, XLR-V – 1.9-7.9% Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, TrailBlazer $2,000 2.9-6.9% Express, Express Cargo, Silverado 1500 $1,500-$2,000 2.9-6.9% Impala, Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD $1,500 2.9-6.9% Equinox $1,000 0.9-4.9% Colorado, HHR $0-$500 3.9-7.9% Aveo, Cobalt – 2.9-7.9% Malibu, Uplander – 5.9-7.9% GMC Envoy, Yukon, Yukon XL $2,000 2.9-6.9% Savana, Savana Cargo, Sierra 1500 $1,500-$2,000 2.9-6.9% Sierra 2500HD, Sierra 3500HD $1,500 2.9-6.9% Acadia, Canyon $0-$500 3.9-7.9% Hummer H2, H3 $2,000 2.9-7.9% Pontiac Grand Prix $2,000 2.9-5.9% G6 $1,500 Vibe $1,250 Torrent $1,000 G5, G8 – Saab 9-3, 9-5, 9-7X – Saturn Vue (excl. hybrid) $1,500 Aura $1,000-$1,500 Outlook $500 2007 models Buick Rainier, Rendezvous $3,000 LaCrosse, Lucerne $2,000-$2,500 Terraza $2,000 Cadillac XLR, XLR-V $7,500 DTS $5,000 Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT $4,500 CTS-V, SRX, STS, STS-V $1,000-$4,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Silverado 1500 SS Classic, Silverado 1500HD Classic, Silverado 2500HD Classic, Silverado 3500 Classic $5,000 Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe $3,750 TrailBlazer $3,000 Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD $2,500-$3,500 Silverado 1500 $2,000-$3,000 Equinox, Impala, Monte Carlo $2,500 HHR $2,000-$2,500 Express, Express Cargo $2,000-$2,500 Colorado, Uplander $500-$2,000 Cobalt $1,750 Aveo, Malibu, Malibu Maxx $1,250 Corvette – GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, Sierra 1500HD Classic, Sierra 2500HD Classic, Sierra 3500 Classic $5,000 Yukon, Yukon XL $3,750 Sierra 2500HD, Sierra 3500HD $2,500-$3,500 Envoy, Sierra 1500 $2,000-$3,000 Savana, Savana Cargo $2,000-$2,500 Acadia, Canyon $500-$2,000 Hummer H2 $6,500 H3 $3,500 Pontiac G6, Torrent $2,500 G5, Grand Prix, Vibe $1,750-$2,000 Solstice $1,000 Saab 9-3, 9-5, 9-7X $4,000-$5,500 Saturn Vue (incl. hybrid) $2,750 Ion (incl. Red Line) $2,000 Aura (incl. Green Line), Relay, Sky $2,000 Outlook $1,500 3.9-6.9% 4.9-6.9% 0.9-4.9% 2.9-7.9% 0-7.9% 1.9-7.9% 4.9-7.9% 5.9-7.9% 0% 0-6.9% 0-7.9% 0-1.9% 0% 0-1.9% 0-1.9% MX-5 Miata, Tribute Hybrid – 1.9-4.9% 2007 models $3,750 – RX-8 Mazda6 $3,000 0% B series $3,000 – CX-7, CX-9 – 0.9% – 5.9% MazdaSpeed3 BMW Expires April 30. 2008 models 7 series, M, Z4 2007 models Z4, M $5,500-$7,500 $2,500-$5,000 MERCEDES-BENZ Expires April 30. 2008 models R class CLS class, SLK class, CLK class E class, M class, GL class, S class – 0.9% – 0.9-2.9% – 2.9% CHRYSLER LLC Expires April 30. 2007 models Chrysler 300, Pacifica, Town & Country Aspen Sebring PT Cruiser Dodge Ram 1500 Durango, Ram 2500/3500 Grand Caravan, Dakota Charger, Magnum Caravan Caliber, Nitro Jeep Commander Grand Cherokee Liberty Compass, Patriot MITSUBISHI Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2009 models Galant $1,000 0-5.9% Lancer – 3.9-5.9% 2008 models Raider $4,000 – Endeavor $3,500 3.9-5.9% Eclipse, Galant $1,500-$3,000 0-4.9% Eclipse Spyder $1,500 3.9-5.9% Lancer $0-$1,000 1.9-4.9% Outlander – 3.9-5.9% 2007 models Endeavor, Raider $4,000-$4,500 1.9-4.9% Galant $3,500 1.9-4.9% Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder $2,500 1.9-4.9% Outlander $1,500 1.9-4.9% 0% 0-6.9% 0% 0-5.9% 0-4.9% 0-6.9% 0-6.9% 0-7.9% 0-7.9% 0-6.9% 0-6.9% 0% $4,000-$5,000 $0-$5,000 $0-$4,000 $2,500-$3,500 $6,000-$7,000 $0-$6,500 $0-$5,000 $1,500-$4,500 $4,000 $0-$2,500 $0-$6,500 $2,000-$6,000 $5,000-$5,500 $0-$4,750 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA Expires June 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2008 models Infiniti G35, G37 – 1.9-2.9% FX35, M35, M45, QX56 – 2.9-3.9% Nissan Armada, Titan $4,000-$5,000 0.9-2.9% Pathfinder, Quest $2,250-$3,500 1.9-4.9% Maxima, Xterra $2,500 0.9-3.9% Frontier, Sentra $1,500-$2,500 0.9-2.9% Altima (incl. Hybrid) $1,250 1.9-3.9% Versa $1,000 1.9% 2007 models Nissan Murano $2,000 1.9-4.9% GENERAL MOTORS Expires April 30. 2008 models Cadillac STS, STS-V, XLR, XLR-V SRX Saab 9-7X 9-3, 9-5 2007 models Chevrolet Corvette Hummer H2 0% 0-6.9% 0-5.9% 0-4.9% 4.9-7.9% 0-7.9% 0-2.9% 0-2.9% 0-6.9% 0-6.9% 0-1.9% 0-6.9% 0% 0% 0-7.9% 5.9-7.9% $2,500 $900-$2,000 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000-$3,000 $1,000 AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. Expires April 30. 2008 models Acura RL, TL Honda Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline Element $500-$2,500 $2,000-$4,500 $500-$1,000 SUBARU Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2009 models Forester – 2.9-4.9% 2008 models Forester $0-$2,250 0-4.9% Outback, Legacy $750-$1,500 0-4.9% Tribeca, Impreza – 0-4.9% LAND ROVER Expires June 30. 2008 models LR2 LR3 $2,750 $6,000-$7,000 SUZUKI Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2008 models XL7 $2,000 0% Grand Vitara $1,750 – Forenza, Reno $1,500 0% SX4 $750-$1,000 0% 2007 models XL7 $4,000 0% Grand Vitara $3,250 0% Forenza, Reno $2,000 0% SX4 $1,500 0% MAZDA Expires June 2. 2007 models MX-5 Miata Mazda5, Mazda3 $1,500 $1,000 AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. Expires April 30. 2008 models Acura TL, TSX MDX, RDX Honda Element, Odyssey, Pilot – 0.9-2.9% – 2.9-4.9% – 0.9-3.9% MERCEDES-BENZ Expires April 30. 2008 models SL class 2007 models SL class CLS class CLK class, M class, E class C class, S class SLK class, R class, GL class $12,000 $5,000 $2,000-$5,000 $2,500-$4,000 $3,000 $12,000 HYUNDAI Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2008 models Sonata $3,000 – Azera, Elantra, Santa Fe $0-$2,500 – Accent, Entourage $1,000-$1,500 – Tiburon, Tucson, Veracruz $500-$1,000 – 2007 models Azera, Sonata $3,000 – Entourage, Santa Fe $2,500 – Elantra, Tucson $1,500-$2,000 – Accent, Tiburon $1,000-$1,250 – Veracruz $1,000 0-4.9% Lear announces white-collar layoffs DETROIT — Lear Corp. is laying off and offering buyouts to white-collar workers at two offices in suburban Detroit. The extent of the cuts is unclear, but the layoffs and buyouts could end up affecting more than 100 salaried workers in Lear’s Detroit operations, says a source familiar with the matter. Lear spokesman Mel Stephens declined to comment on the specifics of the cuts but confirmed that the company is “always looking for efficiencies.” “We do not announce the details of every specific action we initiate to improve our efficiency and reduce our costs,” Stephens told Automotive News in an e-mail. The seating and electronics supplier has been making piecemeal cuts in its work force since 2005. http://www.Edmunds.com

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Dealership jobs hit 8-year low GM is the wild card in axle war Service contracts: Hard-sell tactics plague dealers, customers TV auto ads shift to online, mobile venues At seminar, marketing execs to discuss new ways to reach customers Better get to know the Nano — it's set to change the world Veteran Detroit 3 dealer: 'The future is quite bleak' Poll: Dealers scrounge for cuts Locals closer to GM strike Scion xB price rises $100 Valeo CEO: No breakup Tata Nano changes low-cost development Hyundai tailors TV, Web ads for Hispanics Study: Ads focused on vehicle qualities won on Oscar night Post-Celine, Chrysler ad guru seeks right note Chrysler's quest for quality lured Nissan exec Betts Search starts for in-vehicle alcohol detectors After S. Calif. success, Honda may fund ad groups Computer images gain ground in TV ads Web TV offers automakers new ad, sales options BMW: X6 will bring brand new buyers Diana T. Kurylko Chrysler fields 'dream' ads Nissan seeks dealerships for trucks Honda will export Alabama-built Pilots to Russia Toyota, Subaru work on 'affordable' sports car Cadillac's ad agency savors the sweet life Some stores may not sell Chrysler hybrids GM hybrids get off to a slow start in first quarter Lexus adds a personal touch to pamper owners, prospects What they're buying — and what they're not The age of fuel innovation is here Approaches to r&d vary Nano brings credibility to Indian engineering Honda must revisit online dealer sales of service pacts Chrysler got it right Mandates, markets and buyer demand For Detroit, some things never change Buick: As Chicago goes, so goes the nation Auto industry has lost a good man Accentuate the positive Ex-Porsche CEO: Cayenne spiced up sales Green programs shape battle for engineering grads Tata rewards suppliers with ties to India Bill aims to set minimum sound levels for vehicles Industry lobbyists step up emissions fight Seeking wider market, Nissan equips sports car for snow New chief of SAE has D.C. skills China and GM's answer to Nano — sort of $2,500 car is Ratan Tata's personal quest NADA offers training in risky credit Donna Harris Deal's goal: Widen appeal of dent-repair coverage Title committee created Vehicle loan delinquencies rise from 2007 Suppliers to the 2009 Tata Nano Odd China combo: Fuel sippers, SUVs Pontiac Vibe: A sporty hauler with Toyota touches Dealers J.D. Power III named tracking company partner Toyota will buy back rusted Tacomas 100,000 Flex sales a year? Farley: 'Absolutely' Ford wants word-of-mouth campaign Small suppliers feel the pain of axle strike Plastech tries to sell 2 units TRW plant will build Ford gears Toyota plans 2nd India plant Dodge launch goes digital Toyota, GM recall 660,000 vehicles for window flaws Lear announces white-collar layoffs March output drops 23.6% New Ford ads tout quality improvements Tata dealers must be handy with a wrench Can the Greens slow down the autobahn? Racy scandal for race exec Echoes from the grave: Olds still has cachet The Final Say

Automotive News - April 14, 2008

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