Faurecia Stands Fast, Despite North American Travails ( Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:43:20 +0200) The French supplier racked up big losses globally and in North America from 2004 to 2006. The losses continued in 2007, but restructuring efforts have stanched the bleeding. Read more GM exec's personal tragedy leads to charitable mission ( Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:23:06 +0200) Ray Young is the honorary chairman of this year's Cattle Baron's Ball fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society on Sept. 13 at the Michigan State Fairgrounds -- in part because he saw how advances in cancer treatment allowed his late wife Debra to live her dreams for 15 years with the disease. Read more
Alternative-fuel vehicles tested in NextCruise ( Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:22:36 +0200) Who says the Woodward Dream Cruise is only for old American cars? The inaugural NextCruise drew thousands of people with its displays and test drives of alternative-fuel vehicles in Pleasant Ridge last Friday and Saturday. Read more
MLK Band back from China with new appreciation for home ( Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0200) The Martin Luther King High School Band were reputedly the only American high school band to play in Beijing during the summer Olympics. They returned in triumph -- to the joy of ecstatic parents, brothers, sisters and fans, who greeted them at Detroit Metropolitan Airport around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Read more
IndyCar star Scott Dixon to race for Gil de Ferran at Petit Le Mans: ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:46:00 +0200) Indianapolis 500 champion and 2008 IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon will co-drive de Ferran Motorsports' Acura ARX-01b LMP1 prototype at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta on Oct. 4. The race will mark Dixon's second American Le Mans Series start. Read more
Continental cuts 200 salaried jobs in North America ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:09:00 +0200) Continental AG has cut about 200 salaried jobs in North America so far in its integration of former German rival Siemens VDO. Samir Salman, Continental's new North American CEO, said the reductions also are a response to the market downturn. Read more
America Axle starts salaried staff cuts ( Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:14:00 +0200) DETROIT -- American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. has eliminated nearly 100 jobs in the first phase of its planned white-collar staff cuts. Read more
Honda will launch Prius fighter in April ( Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:01:00 +0200) Honda Motor Co. will launch a five-door, hybrid-only car in April in North America to fight the hot-selling Toyota Prius. The five-passenger hatchback will be priced below the Prius, Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co. Read more
Chrome and polish hit Woodward a day early ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:57:00 +0200) Residents are getting an early start today to the rolling bazaar of American car culture known as the Woodward Dream Cruise. Read more
Study raises concerns about executive turnover ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:01:00 +0200) The leaders of the North American auto industry are older, have spent slightly less time in their current job and with their current firm on average than they had five years ago. Read more News from Traverse City: TI cuts salaried jobs ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:46:09 +0200) TI Automotive, a $3-billion maker of systems that move fuel and brake fluids through a vehicle, has cut 200 salaried jobs from its North American operations, and has moved the headquarters for its fluid-carrying systems from Warren to Heidelberg, Germany. Read more TI Automotive cuts 200 jobs, leaves Warren ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:44:39 +0200) TRAVERSE CITY TI Automotive, a $3-billion maker of systems that move fuel and brake fluids through a vehicle, has cut 200 salaried jobs from its North American operations, and has moved the headquarters for its fluid-carrying systems from Warren to Heidelberg, Germany. Read more
Bosch Prepared for Electricity-Powered Future ( Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:24:06 +0200) Boschs North American CEO predicts growing demand for diesels in U.S. short term and says oil companies have assured him new refineries in development will increase fuel availability. Read more
UPDATE 1-Volvo to restructure N. Am Mack, Volvo Trucks ops ( Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:14:27 +0200) (Updates with further detail) STOCKHOLM, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Volvo said on Thursday it was launching a restructuring plan for the North American operations Read more
Volvo to restructure N. Am Mack, Volvo Trucks ops ( Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:14:17 +0200) STOCKHOLM, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Volvo said on Thursday it was launching a restructuring plan for the North American operations of Mack Trucks and Volvo Read more
Ford's car-focused plans unchanged on gas price drop ( Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:48:08 +0200) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 12 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's plan to overhaul its North American operations to produce more cars remains unchanged amid recent Read more
Proponents Gear Up for U.S. Diesel Invasion ( Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:11:12 +0200) Advocates argue diesel engines still offer a strong value proposition to Americans despite the high price of the fuel. Read more
Leuliette to Take Own Advice, Expand Duras Global Reach ( Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:36:15 +0200) A fourth of North American suppliers are on the edge of failure, and too many are still in denial or just beginning to grasp the idea that the world has changed, Duras new CEO says. Read more
Toyota to make Solara convertible for 2 more years ( Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:57:10 +0200) TRAVERSE CITY Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to extend production of its Solara convertible for up to two more years, the automakers North American manufacturing chief announced this morning. Read more
Toyota: 2 more years making Camry coupe ( Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:55:13 +0200) TRAVERSE CITY Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to extend production of its Solara coupe for another two years, the automakers North American manufacturing chief announced this morning. Read more
Toyota may export Tundras and Sequoias ( Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:05:00 +0200) Toyota Motor Corp. could make the U.S. an export base as it looks to export its Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV in the face of slumping North American sales. Steve St. Angelo, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc. Read more UPDATE 1-Bridgestone sees dip in North America tyre demand ( Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:19:56 +0200) (Adds details) TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Bridgestone Corp said it expected North American demand for new passenger car tyres to fall 5 percent Read more Toyota reports fall in fiscal first-quarter profit ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:10:57 +0200) TOKYO Toyotas fiscal first-quarter profit plunged 28% from the previous year as slipping North American sales, a strong yen and rising material costs dented the earnings of the Japanese automaker. Read more REVS: A home fit for a legend: Finally, Harley has a museum it can call its own ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Harley-Davidson has been producing motorcycles and three-wheelers for 105 years, but until July 12, the iconic American brand never had a museum it could call its own. The more-than-a-century wait was well worth it. Read more
Toyota sees N.American market improving next FY ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:14:05 +0200) TOKYO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A top executive at Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday he expected the North American market to turn up next business year, after Read more
MLK Band back from China with new appreciation for home 
Honda will launch Prius fighter in April 
TI Automotive cuts 200 jobs, leaves Warren 
Ford's car-focused plans unchanged on gas price drop 
Toyota: 2 more years making Camry coupe 
REVS: A home fit for a legend: Finally, Harley has a museum it can call its own 
