Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - (Page G4) CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE CHECKLIST Interior • head restraints • power windows • window tinting • moonroof • sunroof • convertible top • horns • lighting systems • ashtrays • glove box • dashboard illumination • radio • vanity mirror • sun visor • fuel and trunk release • odors • panel • no debris • alternator • ignition system • starter • cables • calipers • cylinders • pads • shoes • rotors • drums • wipers • exterior lights • door locks • remotes CE RTI FI E D PR E-OWN E D VE H ICLE SALES 7 M O N T H S ’ 0 8 VS ’ 07 • airbags • safety belts • antenna • steering wheel • audio • alarm & navigation systems • fabric/leather • carpet • heat • vent • AC • defogger • defrost • lighter • power outlets • trim • mats • headliner • seats adjusters • engine fluids & filters • leaks • fans • wires • hoses • belts • mounts Underhood • radiator • pumps • tanks • battery Underbody • bushings • suspension • steering • brakes • hoses • lines • trim • roof rack • wheels • wheel covers • windows and windshield • outside mirrors • service bulletins • recalls • brakes/ABS • frame • chassis • shafts • exhaust system • transmission • transaxle • differential • transfer case • tires and wheels • joints • clutch • bars • major damage from rust or natural disaster • paint • body panels • bumpers/fenders • hinges • scheduled maintenance • brackets • doors • hood • deck • tailgate • molding • grille Exterior • VIN match •vehicle history report Vehicle history • engine performance • indicator lights • gauges • jack • noise and vibration • squeaks and rattles • cruise control Road test • transmission and clutch operation • steering and suspension Trunk/luggage compartment Sponsored by BMW division Mini BMW Chrysler Dodge Jeep CHRYSLER LLC† Ford div., Lincoln, Mercury Jaguar Land Rover Volvo FORD MOTOR CO.†† GM Certified* Cadillac Hummer Saab Saturn GENERAL MOTORS Acura Honda Division AMERICAN HONDA HYUNDAI KIA MOTOR AMERICA MAZDA MERCEDES-BENZ USA MINI MITSUBISHI** Infiniti Nissan Division NISSAN NORTH AMERICA PORSCHE SUBARU SUZUKI Jaguar Land Rover TATA MOTORS†† Lexus Toyota Division TOYOTA MOTOR SALES Audi Bentley** Volkswagen division VW GROUP OF AMERICA TOTAL CERTIFIED 7 mos. 2008 59,984 1,113 61,097 26,991 32,964 18,988 78,943 89,685 3,197 3,079 15,693 111,654 261,165 24,062 1,099 4,594 7,217 298,137 22,700 119,323 142,023 4,901 1,448 2,934 36,533 1,113 733 2,153 34,404 36,557 4,394 5,032 – 1,520 1,547 3,067 30,804 169,869 200,673 20,940 430 21,801 43,171 1,032,410 7 mos. 2007 49,562 581 50,143 25,114 31,166 18,351 74,631 92,449 5,838 3,358 13,798 115,443 277,492 22,726 692 4,666 7,730 313,306 23,752 124,923 148,675 603 – 3,131 30,475 581 729 1,744 32,975 34,719 3,834 1,896 23 – – – 28,949 160,594 189,543 15,088 337 20,827 36,252 1,003,984 Percent change 21.0 91.6 21.8 7.5 5.8 3.5 5.8 –3.0 –45.2 –8.3 13.7 –3.3 –5.9 5.9 58.8 –1.5 –6.6 –4.8 –4.4 –4.5 –4.5 – – –6.3 19.9 91.6 0.5 23.5 4.3 5.3 14.6 165.4 – – – – 6.4 5.8 5.9 38.8 27.6 4.7 19.1 2.8 7 mos.’08 share 5.8 0.1 5.9 2.6 3.2 1.8 7.7 8.7 0.3 0.3 1.5 10.8 25.4 2.3 0.1 0.4 0.7 28.9 2.2 11.6 13.8 0.5 0.1 0.3 3.5 0.1 0.1 0.2 3.3 3.5 0.4 0.5 – 0.1 0.2 0.3 3.0 16.5 19.5 2.0 0.0 2.1 4.2 100.0 • carpet • trim • weatherstripping • spare tire • tool kit †DaimlerChrysler sold the Chrysler group on Aug. 3, 2007 †† Ford Motor Co. sold Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors on June 2, 2008 *Includes Buick, Chevroet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac **Estimate Source: Automotive News Data Center, Autodata Corp. and company sources 4
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Automotive News - September 29, 2008 GM, Ford and Chrysler place new-product bets Credit freeze could mean cash crisis Mr. Big Volume reaches the end of the line Korea's revolving door Mazda quits Ford Credit for Chase Mitsubishi, UAW reach tentative agreement Volt could break feds' 100 mpg ceiling Chase cuts back on auto leasing Target for Traverse: No. 1 in large crossovers BMW's new 7 series: Timing may be all wrong Tucson revisited Can Ford light fire under Fiesta? Lithia puts brakes on used-car stores Revived Mercury will focus on 3 segments VW taps 'zealots' to promote diesels Farley, Leuliette will kick off World Congress The new Soul (and nose) of Kia Hyundai: Drivetrain key to more mpg Taxpayers at risk if firms get fed loans - then fail GM plans high-tech small engines for Volt and Cruze Buick looks upscale Denso says U.S. woes will cut its profits Denso: No plans to make hybrid parts in U.S. Bailouts are a bad idea Chic small cars? Check them out at the Paris show Credit's no problem, but a weak brand is Helping dealers helped GM Ford field rep didn't help at all Who knew? Electric cars are fun to drive Where is the power going to come from? Hyundai shifts its U.S. ad agency Hyundai, Kia mold separate identities Behind on hybrids, Hyundai sets high goals Dealers Flashes of genius, years of turmoil No cop-out; car designed for police use PICTURE THIS: A trip to the bank RV sales drop 31.9% in June Mexico sales off 4.8% in Aug., 1.2% for 8 mos. Suzuki to aim pickup at motorcycle owners Experts: Learn Korean hierarchies Readers' comments on Bill Heard's collapse Bill Ford sells some Ford stock CarMax net income falls ArvinMeritor raises forecast Toyota plans CNG concept Chrysler cuts 250-300 salaried workers Minority supplier drops stamping business Will Cerberus buy up Chrysler to wave bye-bye? Rioters kill supplier exec in India No pickup seen for pickups Piech's ploy was masterstroke in war with Porsche Honda's highway groove music: It sounded better on vinyl St. Louis dealer to paper that outsourced typesetters: 'Deal me out' Automotive News - September 29, 2008 Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - (Page Intro) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - (Page Bellyband1) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - (Page Bellyband2) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Mr. Big Volume reaches the end of the line (Page 1) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Mr. Big Volume reaches the end of the line (Page 2) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Volt could break feds' 100 mpg ceiling (Page 3) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Tucson revisited (Page 4) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Tucson revisited (Page 5) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - The new Soul (and nose) of Kia (Page 6) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - The new Soul (and nose) of Kia (Page 7) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page 8) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G1) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G2) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G3) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G4) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G5) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G6) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G7) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G8) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G9) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G10) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G11) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Buick looks upscale (Page G12) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Flashes of genius, years of turmoil (Page 9) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Denso says U.S. woes will cut its profits (Page 10) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Denso says U.S. woes will cut its profits (Page 11) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Ford field rep didn't help at all (Page 12) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Ford field rep didn't help at all (Page 13) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Where is the power going to come from? (Page 14) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Where is the power going to come from? (Page 15) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Hyundai, Kia mold separate identities (Page 16) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Hyundai, Kia mold separate identities (Page 17) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Behind on hybrids, Hyundai sets high goals (Page 18) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Behind on hybrids, Hyundai sets high goals (Page 19) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Dealers (Page 20) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Dealers (Page 21) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - RV sales drop 31.9% in June (Page 22) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - RV sales drop 31.9% in June (Page 23) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - RV sales drop 31.9% in June (Page 24) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - RV sales drop 31.9% in June (Page 25) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - RV sales drop 31.9% in June (Page 26) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Mexico sales off 4.8% in Aug., 1.2% for 8 mos. (Page 27) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Suzuki to aim pickup at motorcycle owners (Page 28) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Experts: Learn Korean hierarchies (Page 29) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Readers' comments on Bill Heard's collapse (Page 30) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Chrysler cuts 250-300 salaried workers (Page 31) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Minority supplier drops stamping business (Page 32) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - Minority supplier drops stamping business (Page 33) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - St. Louis dealer to paper that outsourced typesetters: 'Deal me out' (Page 34) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - St. Louis dealer to paper that outsourced typesetters: 'Deal me out' (Page 35) Automotive News - September 29, 2008 - St. Louis dealer to paper that outsourced typesetters: 'Deal me out' (Page 36)
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