MotorMediaWatch November 25
Nov 25, 2008 MotorMediaWatch
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Scenes from the 2008 L.A. Auto Show
The 2008 L.A. Auto Show is open to the public Nov. 21 to Nov. 30 at the L.A .Convention Center. Here’s a taste of what’s in store for visitors. (LAT)+++
Porsche insists VW gambit was not about the money, really
It says buying up VW shares was a bid for technology, never mind the tidy windfall.(LAT)+++
Porsche insists VW gambit was not about the money, really
It says buying up VW shares was a bid for technology, never mind the tidy windfall.(LAT)+++
Automakers must offer restructuring plan, Obama advisors say
The Big Three are warned to present a viable proposal if they want a federal bailout.(LAT)+++
Carmakers charge ahead with electrics
At the L.A. Auto Show, Nissan-Renault announces plans to start selling a competitively priced electric car in 2010. Other makers, including BMW and Chrysler, show off what’s developing.(LAT)+++
Americans Drive Less, Creating a Problem
Americans have cut their driving and oil consumption, creating a shortfall in the funding needed to upgrade infrastructure and putting policy makers in a bind. (WSJ)+++
Detroit Looks to Sales Incentives
Detroit auto makers are likely to urge Congress to act to spur consumer demand, saying they can survive if sales regain certain levels.(WSJ)+++
No Cost Cuts Are Too Small at GM
GM is taking extreme measures to save every last nickel, such as not replacing batteries in its 562 wall clocks. (WSJ)+++
Auto Suppliers Move to Conserve Cash
U.S. auto suppliers scramble to develop contingency plans to deal with the potential failure of big customers in Detroit.(WSJ)+++
Nissan pulls out of the 2009 Detroit, Chicago auto shows
Nissan Motor Co. said today that it has decided to pull out of the 2009 North American International Auto Show as well as the 2009 Chicago Motor Show after reevaluating its marketing budget and market conditions.(DFP)+++
Obama: Congress right in sending Detroit 3 back empty-handed
WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama said today that Congress was correct to reject Detroit automakers’ request for $25 billion in emergency loans without further details.(DFP)+++
Fuel-efficient caravan planned for automakers’ next trip to D.C.
A plan is taking shape for auto suppliers, dealers and the UAW to participate in a cavalcade of fuel-efficient American-brand vehicles to Washington, D.C., in December, when Congress reconsiders the industry’s plea for quick action on low-interest loans.(DFP)+++
GM ends 9-year endorsement deal with Tiger Woods
After nine years, GM and Tiger Woods are done. General Motors Corp. announced today that the automaker and Woods had “agreed to a mutual and amicable separation.”(DFP)+++
GM gets some Karma; viewpoint: why Detroit can’t keep up
The best of today’s automotive news, reviews and commentary — as well as the cool and weird — from Freep.com and other Web sites. Check back for updates throughout the morning.(DFP)+++
Workers at GM-Suzuki plant OK rotating layoffs
INGERSOLL, Ontario — Workers at the CAMI Automotive Inc. assembly plant have voted to share the pain. (DFP)+++
GM said to seek new work rules
General Motors Corp., which is running low on cash, will seek to negotiate a cut in debt levels and new union work rules to help boost its chances of winning federal loans, people familiar with the plan said Sunday. (DFP)+++
Rahal Letterman Racing tests new M3 racer at Road Atlanta, Sebring
Motorsports fans are eagerly anticipating the 2009 ALMS season where Ferrari, Porsche, Panoz, Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet and now BMW will be competing for the GT2 title. (AUTOBLOG)+++
Nissan pulls out of Detroit and Chicago auto shows
Following the lead of Porsche, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Ferrari, Land Rover and Rolls-Royce, Nissan has announced that it won’t be present at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, otherwise known as the Detroit Auto Show.(AUTOBLOG)+++
BMW considering diesel 7-series for U.S.
While we were visiting with BMW at the LA Auto Show, the automaker made a big deal about its diesel engines, suggesting that the oil-burners would be an alternative to hybrids in the United States just as they are in European countries.(AUTOBLOG)+++
CAR gets way early first drive of Mazda MX-5
CAR magazine has gotten an opportunity to try out the refresh of the MX-5, which has left them impressed enough to say it’s “still the best car Mazda makes.”(AUTOBLOG)+++
Tough Times: GM ends endorsement deal with Tiger Woods
Celebrity endorsements are a powerful thing. For instance, when you see someone wearing a set of fly Nike high tops, Michael Jordan invariably comes to mind. (AUTOBLOG)+++
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