http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:18:45 -0700 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:09:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d22-The-new-face-of-auto-retailing--its-online?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner The future of auto retailing?  It could be online.Image courtesy of autotropolis.com The auto crisis is not only changing the face of those companies that design and build the vehicles, it's changing the ways in which vehicles are shopped ... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:09:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d22-The-new-face-of-auto-retailing--its-online?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Look-whos-in-charge-of-the-auto-task-force-now?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Steve Rattner is leaving the U.S. auto task forceImage courtesy of ReutersWalter Reuther would be proud. Henry Ford might be spinning in his grave.The Automotive News reports that U.S. auto czar Steve Rattner is stepping down now that Chrysler and ... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:06:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Look-whos-in-charge-of-the-auto-task-force-now?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Why-youd-rather-go-to-the-dentist-than-buy-a-car?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Why would consumers rather go to the dentist than car shopping?Image courtesy of mix941.fm In today's depressed auto markets, it seems like the vehicle shopping and purchase experience should be relatively enjoyable. Dealers should be happy to... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:32:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Why-youd-rather-go-to-the-dentist-than-buy-a-car?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Fords-better-idea--financially-speaking?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Ford's financial savvy enabled them to launch this 2010 Taurus withoutgovernment loans.  Image courtesy of: raage3d.comRecent reports in the Detroit News and Automotive News suggest that Ford's status as the only Detroit automaker not to file f... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:25:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Fords-better-idea--financially-speaking?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Online-opportunities-for-auto-dealers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner There are opportunities for auto dealers who place themselves where customers are looking online.  Image courtesy of: mediapost.comA recent report in Advertising Age says that online consumers have quit shopping Saturn, Saab and Hummer - the br... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:06:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Online-opportunities-for-auto-dealers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Detroit-Automakers-What-leaner-and-greener-really-mean?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Will the Chevrolet Volt be a symbol of GM's success or a piece of its history?Image courtesy of epochtimes.comOver the past few years, they have been mantras for Detroit's automakers, "We have to do things faster." And, "We have to pr... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:48:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Detroit-Automakers-What-leaner-and-greener-really-mean?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Chrysler-and-GM-Prescriptions-for-what-ails-them--Part-II?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Chrysler and GM need new prescriptions to exit intensive careImage courtesy of apps.co.marion.or.us/imagegalleryNOTE: To keep this quick and to the point, I've divided this article into two parts. You can see Part I here.To get out of "intens... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:07:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Chrysler-and-GM-Prescriptions-for-what-ails-them--Part-II?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Chrysler-and-GM-Prescriptions-for-what-ails-them--Part-I?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Chrysler and GM need new prescriptions to exit intensive careImage courtesy of politicalbase.com NOTE:  To keep this quick and to the point, I've divided this article into two parts.  Check also for Part II of my prescriptions for Chr... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:38:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Chrysler-and-GM-Prescriptions-for-what-ails-them--Part-I?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Chrysler-and-GM-Tricky-curves-ahead?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Chrysler and GM are facing some tricky curvesas they emerge from bankruptcy.Image courtesy of dalecarnegieconnect.typepad.comThe road ahead is becoming clearer for both Chrysler and General Motors - and the curves are taking focus.In a Detroit News ... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:57:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Chrysler-and-GM-Tricky-curves-ahead?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Are-we-watching-the-US-auto-industry-disappear?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Will U.S. automakers eventually be sold to foreign companies?Image courtesy of current.comThroughout the ups and downs of the auto industry sales cycles, my colleagues and I have often speculated about what might happen if any of the Detroit 3 autom... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:46:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Are-we-watching-the-US-auto-industry-disappear?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Chrysler-emerges-from-bankruptcy--two-points-of-view?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Two points of view on Chrysler's emergence frombankruptcy.  Image courtesy of underconsideration.comOn Wednesday, the "new" Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy and entered into an alliance agreement with Fiat S.p.A. As a result, Bob Nard... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:50:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Chrysler-emerges-from-bankruptcy--two-points-of-view?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Penske-agrees-to-buy-Saturn--a-grand-experiment-begins?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Saturn becomes a brand new experimentImage courtesy of ezautodealers.comLast Friday, General Motors announced a tentative deal with Penske Automotive Group to buy Saturn, a transaction that both companies said should be completed this fall after 60-... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:09:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Penske-agrees-to-buy-Saturn--a-grand-experiment-begins?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Hometown-auto-dealers--are-they-fading-away?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Are "hometown" dealers fading away?Image courtesy of timescolonist.comAs Chrysler and General Motors lurch through their bankruptcy proceedings, I'm struck by the stories about the dealers they intend to terminate. Even taking into accoun... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:14:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Hometown-auto-dealers--are-they-fading-away?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Whats-your-opinion-Whats-an-auto-dealer-to-do?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner What's an auto dealer to do?Image courtesy of sls-inc.com Today, members of the Senate Commerce Committee plan to grill GM Chief Executive Fritz Henderson and Chrysler President Jim Press about their plans to slash more than 2,400 dealerships. ... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:48:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Whats-your-opinion-Whats-an-auto-dealer-to-do?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Requiem-for-a-heavyweight--GM-declares-bankruptcy?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner GM filed for bankruptcy protection early Monday morning.Image courtesy of supermuch.com Nothing will be the same.  Early today, General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection in New York.  At this point, the plan is for the U.S. Treas... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:40:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Requiem-for-a-heavyweight--GM-declares-bankruptcy?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Its-time-to-put-Ford-in-its-place?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Government ownership of GM and Chrysler doesn't make us "socialists" -- just opportunistic investors.Image courtesy of ohmygov.com  Welcome to the auto industry! Just as we might have expected, General Motors couldn't sell bondh... Thu, 28 May 2009 08:07:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Its-time-to-put-Ford-in-its-place?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Congress-calling-for-doover-on-auto-bailouts?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Congress is looking for a "do-over" on automaker bailouts.Photo courtesy of cppa-dc.orgWow. I think I've been watching too much Fox News channel. Why else would I be giggling uncontrollably over Congress's latest demands of Chrysler and ... Tue, 26 May 2009 07:06:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Congress-calling-for-doover-on-auto-bailouts?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d22-This-week-in-the-US-auto-industry?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Ford Motor Company's new EcoBoost engineImage courtesy of fordescapedeals.comSome more random observations on this week's auto industry news:Ford starts producing the EcoBoost engineThis week, Ford Motor Company launched production of its advanced E... Fri, 22 May 2009 13:24:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d22-This-week-in-the-US-auto-industry?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Pay-now-or-pay-later--new-fuel-economy-rules-will-cost-taxpayers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Will European-style cars turn into European-style gas taxes?Photo courtesy of dvice.com On Tuesday, President Obama announce that auto manufacturers will be required to meet a fleetwide average fuel economy of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. Br... Can sports save Detroit? Wed, 20 May 2009 08:38:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Pay-now-or-pay-later--new-fuel-economy-rules-will-cost-taxpayers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Whats-your-opinion--Are-automaker-bailouts-just-a-taxpayer-sham?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner Have taxpayers been bamboozled by GM and Chrysler bailouts?Image courtesy of epc.org In November 2008, the Detroit 3 automakers sat before U.S. congressional committees with hat in hand (Ford excepted), begging for government assistance to main... Can sports save Detroit? Mon, 18 May 2009 09:58:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5005-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Whats-your-opinion--Are-automaker-bailouts-just-a-taxpayer-sham?cid=exrss-Detroit-Auto-Industry-Examiner