Wednesday 12 January 2011

Toyota's biggest problem: its aging lineup of cars - San Jose Mercury News (Kyleakin)

Toyota's biggest problem: its aging lineup of cars - San Jose Mercury News
DETROIT -- It would be easy to think Toyota's biggest problem is its damaged reputation caused by sudden acceleration recalls, millions in government fines and massive lawsuits and settlements. But what's hurting the company most is an aging lineup of
Source: www.mercurynews.com

Ford to Hire 7,000 to Help Make Electric, Hybrid Cars (Update3) - BusinessWeek
Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co., revealing three new electric or hybrid vehicles to the public today, plans to hire more than 7,000 workers in the next two years, including engineers with expertise in battery-powered cars. Ford will hire 4,000
Source: www.businessweek.com

Hyundai on rise, no longer building ‘disposable’ cars - msnbc.com
At one time Hyundai specialized in “disposable” cars — that is, cars that were cheap to buy and cheaper to throw away when they were broken, like Wal-Mart DVD players. No more. Recent Hyundais have been impressively well-designed and assembled
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Automakers tout small cars at show - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
DETROIT -- A new Prius wagon, a small Ford minivan and a Volkswagen sedan won't be the sexiest cars at the Detroit auto show. But carmakers are counting on them being winners this year if more buyers start choosing small size and fuel efficiency over
Source: www.post-gazette.com

Toyotas were 'safe', now they're just boring - Hindustan Times
It would be easy to think Toyota's biggest problem is its damaged reputation caused by sudden acceleration recalls, millions in government fines and massive lawsuits and settlements. But what's hurting the company most is an aging lineup of boring cars
Source: www.hindustantimes.com

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