October 2012

Chrysler reports income up 80 percent from 2011

(October 30, 2012) AUBURN HILLS, Mich.  — Chrysler on Monday reported preliminary third-quarter financial results, including net income of $381 million, an increase of 80 percent from the same quarter a year ago, reflecting continued sales increases for the product lineup in total, including sales of the all-new Dodge Dart.

Chevrolet to offer first ever drivable Hot Wheels edition

(October 30, 2012) LAS VEGAS — The dream of millions of Hot Wheels fans of all ages will come when the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition arrives at Chevrolet dealerships early next year. It’s the first time a full-size, production Hot Wheels car has been offered for sale by any manufacturer.

BMW's 12-cylinder engine marks 25 years in production

(October 29, 2012) MUNICH — BMW’s second-generation 7 Series, unveiled in 1986, featured two new top-of-the-range sedans whose formidable six-cylinder in-line engines generated universal enthusiasm in the motoring media. Nevertheless, it was an open secret that an even bigger star was waiting in the wings: the first German 12-cylinder luxury model in half a century.

Return of a legend: 1940 Ford coupe body shell now available

(October 29, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — One of the most cherished and collected classic cars of the pre-World War II and hot rod era — the iconic 1940 Ford Coupe — is the latest addition to Ford Motor Company’s growing stable of officially licensed all-steel reproduction car bodies.
 
Av
ailable now for ordering, and complementing the 1965-70 Mustang bodies, the 1940 Ford Coupe body is also constructed of modern, high-strength steel and is assembled using modern welding techniques.

Toyota expands worldwide sales lead over GM

(October 29, 2012) Toyota's worldwide sales grew 18 percent last quarter on U.S. demand for Camry sedans and Prius hybrids and helped Asia's largest automaker expand its lead over General Motors, the global volume leader in 2011, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

General Motors to invest $450 million in Argentina

(October 29, 2012) BUENOS ARIES, Argentina —General Motors will invest $450 million between 2013 and 2015 to expand its Rosario Automotive Complex to build an all-new global Chevrolet vehicle, Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson said last week.

Fighting microbes in new cars and trucks

(October 29, 2012) We can’t see them, but we are surrounded by tiny microorganisms that can have undesirable effects on the surfaces around us. In cars and trucks, these microscopic organisms including mold and mildew can quickly take hold and spread over a variety of surfaces leading to discoloration, and even unpleasant odors.
 

New 2013 Ram 1500 is on its way to dealers

(October 28, 2012) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The new, highly anticipated 2013 Ram 1500 is here. Nearly 200 dealers gathered at the Palace of Auburn Hills (Mich.) to deliver the new 2013 Ram 1500 to dealerships across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

Ford police vehicles top competition in Los Angeles County

(October 28, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford's new Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle were best-in-class at this year's series of performance tests conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD).



The entire portfolio of new police Interceptor vehicles, which launched earlier this year, passed the extreme testing conducted by the LASD and proved to the public and law enforcement industry that Ford delivers purpose-built, pursuit-rated Police Interceptor vehicles.

Nissan invests in future workforce with robotics competition

(October 28, 2012) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Teenagers of today may someday build robots designed for lunar colonization, planetary exploration, asteroid mining, or even automobile manufacturing. A group of 18 middle and high school teams got a head start at the annual Lipscomb/Nissan Music City BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Competition on Oct. 20 in Nashville.