While not labeling it a recall, Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it will update the software of the regenerative braking system on some already-delivered 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrids and Mercury Milan Hybrids.
4 February 2010
Two Chrysler sedans live on, and soapbox fun in L.A., in News Brake for Monday, Sept. 28:
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In News Brake: Chrysler extends the life of the Sebring and the Avenger, another look at Petit Le Mans, and soapbox racers invade Los Angeles . . . But Wait, There’s More!
Originally posted 2009-09-28 11:35:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter
General Motors is ‘anxious’ to get sale of Opel unit done, CFO says
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General Motors Co. has no intention of reopening the sale process for Opel and remains intent on reaching a deal with one of the two remaining bidders as quickly as possible.
Originally posted 2009-08-12 03:32:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Germany committed to Magna’s Opel bid, Merkel says
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her government is committed to its negotiating stance over Opel, which has strongly favored to parts maker Magna International Inc.’s bid.
Originally posted 2009-08-28 05:46:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter
General Motors, eBay test selling cars online
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About 90 percent of the dealerships that sell General Motors nonluxury brands in California will participate in a special marketing program that enables consumers to buy new vehicles posted for sale on eBay Motors.
Originally posted 2009-08-10 10:16:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter
IndyCar issues objectives for next-generation race car:
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The Indy Racing League has publicly formalized the objectives for its next Izod IndyCar Series chassis, which it wants to introduce for the 2012 season.
Toyota dealerships get flood of calls after LaHood comment
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The folks at AutoNation Inc. can thank Ray LaHood for their crazy day Wednesday.
A troubling observation about Toyota’s sales
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In a parallel universe where there was no disruptive Toyota safety recall going on, a different scrutiny would have fallen onto Toyota’s January sales results.
GM Foundation, dealers accelerate Haiti relief efforts
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The General Motors Foundation announced yesterday it is donating 30 GMC trucks for relief efforts in Haiti. The pickups are scheduled to arrive by mid-February.
U.S. dealership losses hits record 1,605 in 2009
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Turmoil at General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group and the industry sales collapse caused a record number of dealership closures in 2009, consulting firm Urban Science said Wednesday.
