Automotive News - March 10, 2008 - (Page 2)

our e-mission At General Motors, our environmental mission is simple: take America from gas-friendly to gas-free. It’s a journey that’s well underway. Right now, we offer the most models that get an EPA estimated 30 mpg or better on the highway. We also have 2.5 million FlexFuel vehicles on the road today capable of running on E85 ethanol, mileage.* And we’re not stopping there. Our Concept Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid, designed to give 78% of Americans a gas-free commute, is creating a buzz as it gets closer every day And right now, in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., the world’s largest test ﬂeet of hydrogen vehicles is on the streets.† At GM, we believe there is more than one way to get to the future. Our goal is to be the car company that takes you there. gm.com which burns cleaner than gasoline. We’re offering eight hybrid cars, trucks and SUVs in the 2008 calendar year, including the industry’s ﬁrst two-mode hybrid that increases both city and highway Gas-friendly to gas-free. fuel efﬁciency E85 ethanol hybrid electric fuel cell *Yukon/Tahoe Hybrid 2WD with EPA estimated 21 mpg city/22 mpg highway. **Source: Vol. 3, Issue 4, Oct. 2003 Omnistats – U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics. †Not available for sale. http://gm.com

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Cheaper small cars are part of VW's U.S. plan Ford offers to buy back 81 stores As dollar dives, automakers juggle global strategies Jaguar-Land Rover deal will be signed within weeks GM Planworks chief leaves Jacoby cites dealer role in VW makeover Slim fast Nissan: Electric car to get here in 2010 Family honor Suddenly, Arkona's a key software player Chrysler may build vehicles in Russia Congress may ban mandated arbitration Volvo signs dealers willing to exit Breeding a hybrid? Prius could be a brand Honda adds benefits for same-sex partners Top China execs to speak at conference Manual for Challenger waits until '09 Ex-Sonic president: Gulf States raided Sonic GM, American Axle: Ties that bind Boardroom coup ousts Chamco executives False data imperil all auto financing Dealers would suffer if Calif. gets its way GM, Ford should bring Euro cars here Fresh ideas are fine, but Chrysler must be wary We need that 10% of useful inventions Safety options: Let consumers decide Tire monitors are full of problems Germany's labor setup just doesn't work Alabama adding auto jobs more slowly Engineer Banks strives to sip fuel, burn rubber Toyota Financial takes risks to aid dealers Honda captive beefs up dealer training in leasing NADA releases 2 subprime guides ADP develops e-sales brochure Credit unions' share of auto loans declines Upgraded auction ID carries a fee Dealers At hard-charging Hyundai, the plan is simple: More — now Genesis sedan's assignment: Boost image of all Hyundais Allied will supply sensing systems to Magna Haldex opens Mexico plant Behr gets Nano pact How Tupelo talked Toyota into building a plant there Infiniti FX showcases new Nissan technology Ford may consider hatchback for U.S. Audi to launch A4 sedan, wagon together BMW M3 convertible Saab hybrid concept has solar roof panels Toyota could bring tiny 4-seater to U.S. Hummer to push H3 pickup's usefulness New look for the SL Tiny Nano makes big waves GM's Opel unveils small hatchback that could become part of Saturn line Who says Americans don't want hatchbacks? 9-3 will dominate Saab marketing Lutz: Green takes greenbacks Leap year added to Feb. misery 9 U.S. Toyota executives will retire Ford gives employees $1,000 bonus Denso picks new N.A. CEO GM extends buyout offers CAW OKs TRW pact Lampert ups AutoNation stake Sagging Chrysler boosts spiffs Feb. output is up slightly Buick offers the Cadillac of caddies GM's board: The royal robe fits Fritz Be it metal or men, Geneva all about style Raising the roof (price) Italian cops bust Fiero-aris Consumer Reports' verdict on Chrysler products: Eeeee-uuw!

Automotive News - March 10, 2008

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