4.30.2008
Chrysler head of PR leaving
David Barnas is the third Chrysler PR executive to leave the now-privately held automaker since it undid its merger with Daimler. Barnas is joining a Saginaw-based spinoff of Delphi Corp.
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4.16.2008
Former Nissan exec heading to GM, overseeing 'premium' line
General Motors has hired Mark McNabb, the Nissan head of sales who left in March, to lead sales at Cadillac, Hummer and Saab, a move that sees a realignment of the company's U.S. marketing strategy.
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3.26.2008
Ford announces Jaguar, Land Rover sale to Tata
Ford Motor Co. announced it has sold its Jaguar and Land Rover brands to India's Tata Motors Limited for $2.3 billion.
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3.7.2008
Ford shifts gears at Volvo North America
Ford Motor Co., parent of Volvo Cars, has named Doug Speck its new president and CEO for Volvo North America. Speck replaces Anne Belec, who was named director of global marketing at Ford.
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2.27.2008
Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini-cars
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced an agreement to expand their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply involving mini-cars.
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2.25.2008
Jaguar, Land Rover sale announcement set for March 5 or 6
Tata Motors will announce its purchase of Jaguar Land Rover on March 5 or 6, according to a story in Automotive News.
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2.22.2008
Head of Porsche U.S. heading to Audi
Peter Schwarzenbauer, the head of Porsche U.S., is taking over responsibility for sales and marketing at Audi, with one of his first goals being to increase sales in the U.S.
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2.18.2008
Consumers pick favorite vehicles and exhibit at the Chicago Auto Show
Consumer voters proclaimed their favorites in five categories in the Chicago Auto Show's third annual Best of Show balloting.
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2.18.2008
Toyota to Bring Off Road Adventure to Cleveland Auto Show
What happens when you build an amazing off road course with hundreds of tons of dirt and let auto show attendees test drive Toyota 4x4 vehicles for free? You get a lot of very excited people kicking the tires – and kicking up a lot of dirt.
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2.18.2008
Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First Offer Cleveland International Auto Show Attendees Free Booster Seats
In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of booster seats and increase usage, Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First, a national non-profit organization, will continue its National Booster Seat Awareness Initiative at the Cleveland International Auto Show.
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2.13.2008
Chrysler’s Cars and Cans To Benefit Homeless Families
Chrysler is sponsoring the 2008 Chicago Auto Show Food Drive to benefit the Chicago Christian Industrial League (CCIL) by collecting canned goods and non-perishable items to help feed homeless families. For the next three days, Auto Show goers can get half price admission to the show by donating three cans of food to the CCIL. More than 20,000 pounds of food was collected last year.
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2.11.2008
Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Distinguished Service Citation Recipients, 2007 Industry Leader
The Automotive Hall of Fame yesterday announced its 2008 Distinguished Service Citation Recipients. The Automotive Hall of Fame's oldest recognition, initiated in 1940, the Distinguished Service Citation recognizes an individual who has significantly improved the industry or their respective organizations. A recipient is either currently employed in the industry or recently retired.
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2.10.2008
Chicago Auto Show charity benefit raises nearly $2.5 million
Eighteen area charities tonight shared in more than $2.4 million raised by the 2008 Chicago Auto Show’s benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and three attendees left with the keys to new vehicles.
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2.8.2008
NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW REVEALS 2009 DATES AND REVIEWS NAIAS 2008
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today that the 2009 show will take place Jan. 11 - 25, 2009 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
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1.8.2008
Jason Vines Joins AutoBeat Daily for NAIAS Coverage
Jason Vines, former Vice President of Communications for Chrysler LLC, joins AutoBeat Daily this week as a special columnist on assignment at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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12.28.2007
2008 North American International Auto Show Welcomes Industry Insiders
Automotive industry insiders will converge at Cobo Center in Detroit for the 2008 North American International Auto Show on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from noon to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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12.28.2007
GM's Mark LeNeve to open Washington Auto Show
The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) have announced that Mark R. LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing, will deliver the keynote address to the Washington Auto Show®: "Engineered for the Future" during International Media Day on Jan. 22, 2008, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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12.28.2007
The 2008 Montréal International Auto Show: January’s premier event in Montreal!
Already in its 40th year, the Montréal International Auto Show (MIAS), taking place from January 18 to the 27, 2008, is almost upon us! The event, which consistently attracts hundreds of thousands of passionate car enthusiasts every year, will once again be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
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12.27.2007
2008 North American International Auto Show Racing Day Featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, IndyCar Series and American Le Mans Series Drivers
The NAIAS 2008 Racing Day, presented by Sprint, will arrive at the auto show on Friday, Jan. 25 with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Greg Biffle, IndyCar Series Drivers Marco Andretti and Tony Kanaan and American Le Mans Series Driver Bryan Herta. Now in its third year, NAIAS Racing Day offers horsepower-driven celebrity appearances and exciting on-site activities for race fans of all ages.
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12.12.2007
Get married at the Chicago Auto Show compliments of Dodge
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show and the launch of the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey, Dodge is proposing that couples register for a chance to tie the knot on the auto show floor and start their "Journey" of a lifetime as husband and wife.
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12.10.2007
Jason Vines, Chrysler Spokesperson, Resigns
Chrysler LLC today announced that Jason H. Vines, its Vice President-Communications has elected to resign and, therefore, the company is announcing a realignment of its Corporate Communications Department.
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12.3.2007
San Diego Auto Show Shows its Green Side
The San Diego International Auto Show (SDIAS) will become the first auto show in North America to dedicate a significant portion of floor space to the promotion of environmentally-friendly vehicles and technologies.
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11.28.2007
Barenaked Ladies to perform at NAIAS Charity Preview
The 2008 North American International Auto Show’s (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview welcomes the legendary pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies to the red carpet.
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11.16.2007
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Named 2008 Green Car of the Year
he 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid – the first General Motors vehicle to use the company’s all-new two-mode hybrid system – has been named Green Car Journal’s 2008 Green Car of the Year®.
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11.15.2007
Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Volkswagen Slipstream as the Design Challenge Winner
Today, Volkswagen Slipstream design sketch was announced as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show’s 2007 Design Challenge. This year’s theme, RoboCar of 2057, asked eight automotive design studios to form their vision of the future by depicting a vehicle that incorporates artificial intelligence engineered to make life easier and more attractive to consumers 50 years from now.
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