Archive for September, 2008

VW asks diesel fans to help promote powertrain in US

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Volkswagen Group of America is asking diesel engine fans in the US to help promote the benefits of its new Jetta TDI. The 2009 Jetta TDI, which went on sale in the US in August, is the first diesel to meet emission standards in all 50 US states.

Michigan court ruling clarifies supplier-OEM disputes

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

A ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court could remove some of the rancor over contracts between automakers and their parts makers. The court ruled Monday, Sept.

Car dealers learning art of viral video

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

You might expect that the last person to upload a video called "The Seven Ways Dealers Screw You" would be an auto dealer. But Norwood, Mass.,-based Clay Corp. is among the one in four U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover cuts production

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Hit by falling sales in Europe, Jaguar Land Rover is cutting production at its three plants in the UK.

Continental restructures with auto and rubber units

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

German car parts giant Continental AG will concentrate its operations around two major business areas, adding a layer of responsibility to its senior management, the supplier said today.