Automotive News - July 14, 2008 - (Page 22)

22 • JULY 14, 2008 Picture this You and your industry colleagues have just hung out at a party, raised a truckload of cash for charity or fired your best rounds of golf. Share your snapshots. E-mail high-resolution photos, IDs and a brief description of the event to autonews@crain.com. ■ Check for children Forget the scores. The big winner at auto supplier CooperStandard Automotive’s charity golf outing last month was S.A.Y. Detroit, a nonprofit organization that helps homeless people in Detroit. The event pumped $100,000 into the charity’s effort to raise $1 million for a medical clinic for children of the city’s homeless. Cooper-Standard Executive Chairman Jim McElya, left, celebrates the donation with columnist and author Mitch Albom, who founded S.A.Y. (Super All Year) Detroit in 2006 when the Super Bowl was played in Detroit. ■ Dressed to kill Fashion and cars are a good fit, in that accessorizing is important to both. Toyota and Essence magazine launched their Iflookscouldkill.com campaign at a party in New York. The event featured a fashion show of the Ghita clothing line by Alexis Phifer, above at right with “If Looks Could Kill” stars Scott Williams and Femi Emiola. The event presented screenings of the interactive “If Looks Could Kill” online series, featuring special agent heroine Bianca and her No. 1 gadget, the 2009 Toyota Camry V-6 XLE. The launch party also included a performance by Grammynominated recording artist Keyshia Cole, left. The Ford Technical Career Entry Programs (TCEP) are your connection to the technicians you need today to provide quality service to Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicles. We cover a wide range of certification levels to meet your needs. Because all our graduates receive Ford Service Technician Specialty Training, they have the right credentials to add to your service department’s success. A disp laced wo r ker , T er r y M o e r c h gr a tu ated fr o m th e YA A T C p r o g r a m in 2004. H e al so b eg an w o r ki n g a t J im K eim F o r d . T o d ay, T er r y is s ti l l wo r kin g at Ji m K ei m F o r d and i s c o mp letin g h i s A sso ci ate D e g r e e th r o u g h F o r d A SSET . C o n n e cti n g Yo u r De a l e r sh i ps w i th W i n n i n g Te ch n i ci a n s Add Technical Career Entry Programs to “My Top Spots” on your FMCDealer home page today! “ I shudder t o t hi nk what we woul d have had t o set t l e f or i f A S S E T di d not exi st . . . ” Fred Valmoja Service Auto Center Wahiawa, HI Jim Keim Ford Columbus, OH http://Iflookscouldkill.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Automotive News - July 14, 2008

Small-car boom misses Chrysler Ford's large rwd car plan is iffy Suppliers: Inflation is looming Hummer H3T price: $31,495 VW may build next Passat in U.S. plant Glut of trucks pulls Prius to U.S. Ford sues U.S. over taxes Restyled Ridgeline Volvo will tighten U.S. dealer network As BMW's chief in N.A., Purves got biggest thrill out of Mini Despite pricey fuel, Jetta diesel in demand Everybody's a critic: How dealers cope with online reviews Hyundai goes big on Genesis lease The shift to automatic: A transmission transition Jaguar-Land Rover dealer: Stand-alone would bankrupt me Chevy christens compact Cruze Fiat, BMW will team up on platforms, parts Revision: Bosch still tops Auto News supplier list GM to build Volts in U.S. for Europe GM ads will push mpg for 90 days A missed opportunity 2008 sales forecast? 14,652,757 Suzuki cuts U.S. work force 8% CAFE standards: Stop whining and get to work Uncertainty is the name of the game Honda dealer rubs salt in a wound Careless driver was to blame for crash Unsafe driving wasn't Ford's fault For doomsayers, business is booming again Best ad slogans have staying power Bird Dog Club creator hunts dealer poachers Dealers How to design a Lamborghini? Passion for speed certainly helps Dressed to kill Check for children Delinquency rate on indirect loans skyrockets Group promotes payment assurance Ford has big plans for small vehicles in North America Mulally pushes Ford toward fuel efficiency Ford brand will draw on European lineup With no new vehicles planned, Mercury's future is bleak Engines promise power plus fuel economy Horbury: We'll keep our vehicle designs fresh Ford aims to move Lincoln upscale Toyota's Lentz: Don't panic over collapse; market will stabilize Personnel Chrysler's car sales sag in June — even more than trucks PG sells majority of auto glass business to private-equity firm Chrysler's Campi makes nice Suit against Ford is reinstated BMW reassesses Mini demand JCI plant cuts shift, work force CAW board endorses local president Purves: Thumbs-up for BMW innovations Current trend in Europe: Electric cars Solid reviews for Ford's new Flex Philosopher has insight for ailing U.S. auto industry The 'B' word brings media deathwatch at GM Chrysler to dealers: Don't panic

Automotive News - July 14, 2008

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.