Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - (Page 23) JULY 7, 2008 • 23 MANUFACTURING Tom Shoupe Senior vice president for support services, Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. Flexible flier Under Shoupe’s leadership, Honda has built needed flexibility into its North American assembly plants, moving vehicles among plants with ease. For example, the Honda Civic is built on the same assembly line as the Acura MDX crossover and Honda Ridgeline pickup at its Alliston, Ontario, plant. PUBLIC RELATIONS Jay Amestoy Vice president, public and government affairs Mazda North American Operations Master of disaster More than 4,700 new Mazda cars were on a ship that almost capsized near Alaska last summer. Mazda turned what could have been a public relations disaster into a triumph by scrapping the cars and recycling their parts instead of trying to sell some of the cars as used. Amestoy generated lots of positive media coverage for Mazda’s move. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Bob Lutz Vice chairman, global product development, General Motors Gold rush Winner of this category for the second straight year, Lutz has presided over strong redesigns of the Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac CTS and successful mid-sized crossovers such as the Buick Enclave. Even chronic GM critics applaud the new vehicles — and absolve Lutz of blame for GM’s overreliance on big pickups and SUVs. ENGINEERING Tom Stephens Executive vice president, global powertrain and global quality, General Motors LABOR RELATIONS Ron Gettelfinger President, UAW ADVERTISING Powering up Under Stephens’ supervision of engine and powertrain design and production, GM is working to boost performance and fuel economy. GM has rolled out an impressive family of sixspeed transmissions and several direct-injection engines. A groundbreaking new diesel engine eliminates intake and exhaust manifolds. JOE WILSSENS Kim Kosak General director, advertising and sales promotion, Chevrolet Give and take Gettelfinger’s oversight last year of innovative contract talks with the Detroit 3 avoided a Motor City meltdown that could have irrevocably damaged the companies and destroyed the union. It’s not easy to coax a restive membership into accepting the need for concessions, but Gettelfinger did it. It’s everywhere Kosak oversaw the successful marketing launch of the redesigned 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, which included a big online presence. The campaign’s tag line was “The Car You Can’t Ignore.” To say the least: Last Oct. 17, nine out of 10 Internet users in the United States saw a Malibu ad. Looking for a cure for … I Improving your customer retention? I Growing your customer pay business? I Increasing your bottom line profits? Get a free diagnosis of your dealership at lu Cal s ’ll f 39 You -829… ! tter l be 00 ee 00 1-8 www.mightycure.com The Automotive Dealership Specialists http://www.mightycure.com http://www.mightycure.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Automotive News - July 7, 2008 Automotive News - July 7, 2008 Turnaround trouble: Mitsubishi back on the skids It's a panic — but don't panic CAUGHT FLAT-FOOTED Japan's new diet plan: Slim down, ounce by ounce Amid sale rumors, Volvo has upmarket plans Reynolds sues dealer over computer upgrade Chrysler and dealers to improve Internet marketing strategies Seat strategy: Lear aims to make more profits by producing more parts Nissan: Despite a truck glut, Titan gets no more incentives American Axle cuts staff; boosts India business, CEO bonus Bosch sees N.A. red ink this year Bill Mitchell's designs blew away the past Hyundai Santa Fe to get a 4-cylinder GM Europe exec: Curbing CO2 is 'around the clock' effort Supplier input varies in Nissan's tech plans Great Wall becomes Chrysler's 2nd Chinese partner Steel prices nudge up Nano's costs Analyst: GM could tap UAW benefits fund Automakers create opportunities for Mexican molders Chrysler pitches gas savings on hybrid SUVs Researchers test capturing CO2 before it leaves the car Some execs win even when their companies lose Tata's personal touch Show me the money Obituaries Study: Dealership service shops extend their hours New Web tool promotes GM service Fiat CEO Marchionne is Industry Leader of Year Jim O'Sullivan Johan de Nysschen Sergio Marchionne Ratan Tata Dick Colliver Fritz Henderson Martin Thall Jim Farley Jack Stavana Roger Penske Walter de' Silva Mike Stanton Tim Manganello David Friedman Jim Hallett Larry Jutte Kim Kosak Ron Gettelfinger Tom Stephens Bob Lutz Tom Shoupe Jay Amestoy June caps a dismal first half Personnel Auto roof rule due by Oct. 1 Mitsubishi dumps 9 ad associations Small-car transaction prices rise in June Turbo taboo may end for BMW M's The mpg fracas: Pick your favorite fairy tale Great news? Analysts shun the Kool-Aid at Chrysler And now, from Wall Street, a short tale of terror VW tells builders: Plan for Southeast plant Dodging a bullet: Half-off deal busts dealer's Ram jam To run the train, should you be an engineer? Automotive News - July 7, 2008 Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - CAUGHT FLAT-FOOTED (Page 1) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - CAUGHT FLAT-FOOTED (Page 2) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Amid sale rumors, Volvo has upmarket plans (Page 3) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Seat strategy: Lear aims to make more profits by producing more parts (Page 4) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Seat strategy: Lear aims to make more profits by producing more parts (Page 5) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Hyundai Santa Fe to get a 4-cylinder (Page 6) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Hyundai Santa Fe to get a 4-cylinder (Page 7) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Analyst: GM could tap UAW benefits fund (Page 8) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Analyst: GM could tap UAW benefits fund (Page 9) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Chrysler pitches gas savings on hybrid SUVs (Page 10) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Chrysler pitches gas savings on hybrid SUVs (Page 11) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Show me the money (Page 12) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Show me the money (Page 13) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Show me the money (Page 14) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Show me the money (Page 15) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 16) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 17) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18A) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18B) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18C) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18D) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18E) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18F) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18G) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18H) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18I) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18J) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18K) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Obituaries (Page 18L) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - New Web tool promotes GM service (Page 19) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Dick Colliver (Page 20) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Walter de' Silva (Page 21) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Larry Jutte (Page 22) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Jay Amestoy (Page 23) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Jay Amestoy (Page 24) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Jay Amestoy (Page 25) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Jay Amestoy (Page 26) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Jay Amestoy (Page 27) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Jay Amestoy (Page 28) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - June caps a dismal first half (Page 29) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Personnel (Page 30) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Mitsubishi dumps 9 ad associations (Page 31) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Small-car transaction prices rise in June (Page 32) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - Small-car transaction prices rise in June (Page 33) Automotive News - July 7, 2008 - To run the train, should you be an engineer? 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