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GM Envisions a World of Just Cadillacs and BMWs

Imagine a world of just Cadillacs and BMWs. No, not BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes or BMWs and Audis — BMWs and Cadillacs! Impossible, some — no, most — would say, especially when considering the lackluster products that have been thrown our

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Chrysler and Fiat Alliance Not Enough

With Chrysler recently announcing yet another profitable quarter, the future might look more promising for the “struggling” American automaker. But it’s time I sprinkled some gloom on that optimism. I have had a lingering suspicion that Fiat taking over Chrysler

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The State of Global Economy and the Automotive Industry

The 2008 credit crisis was a big wake-up call for everyone, and although the North American automotive industry has been on an upward trajectory, sales are still below pre-crises levels. The global automotive industry is faring better. Even so, just

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The Truth about Electric Cars

It seems like oil prices are getting higher with each passing day. Sure there’s a lull here and there, but in the future, prices will never go down. In addition to the increasing expenses, gasoline cars contribute to city pollution

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The Lexus LFA is a Failure

As a super car, the goal of the Lexus LFA was to be fast and highly maneuverable. With a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph, in addition to all the the

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Rant: Re-designed 2012 Honda Civic is Ugly

Honda (and its Acura division) has been screwing-up its vehicle designs lately. We’ve all seen the updated Honda Civic (If you haven’t, click here). When the current generation model first hit the market, its initial styling, with its futuristic design

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Mitsubishi has no Future

I have always wondered how Mitsubishi has been able to stay afloat in the North American market, despite having dismal sales year-after-year and a weak brand presence. Just recently, the company’s CEO, Osamu Masuko, reassured everyone that the automaker has

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GMC’s Next Logical Step, Target Jeep

To many enthusiasts, GM jumped the gun when it decided to keep GMC rather than Pontiac, and for good reason. After all, the only vehicles GMC had to offer were blatantly re-badged Chevrolet products, of which the GMC Sierra (Chevy

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Prediction: Saab will not Die

For today, the last day of 2009 and of the decade, I’ll put on my physic hat and predict that Saab will not die, at least not this time around. Two reasons: 1) the Swedish automaker’s brand image and 2)

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The New GM needs a New Website

Just after announcing its bankruptcy, GM released a new video making a case for its new predicament. It also released a website dedicated to updating and enlightening the public on its rebirth as a leaner, more competitive company. Whereas, the

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GM’s Renaissance: A New GM will Rise from the Ashes

If you recall, I started the “GM’s Renaissance” feature to keep track of the struggling automaker’s efforts to restructure itself into a world class competitor. As it would seem, I am one of only a handful of people who wants

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Ford’s Renaissance: Feb 2009 Monthly Recap

Can Ford rebuild itself into a competitive and highly-respected automaker? I believe it can, and that is the reason for the “Ford’s Renaissance” feature here at AutoTribute. The purpose of this feature is to keep track of Ford as it

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GM’s Renaissance: Feb 2009 Monthly Recap

One month has passed since I started the “GM’s Renaissance” feature on AutoTribute. If you recall, I believe in the eventual rebirth of GM, and the purpose of this feature is to keep track of the automaker’s progress toward this

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A Niche Pontiac Seems a bit More Viable all of the Sudden

In my article, GM’s Renaissance: Pontiac Should and Will Die, I argued that a niche Pontiac was not a good idea for GM, mainly because it will largely overlap with the high-end versions of its other brands. But now that

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Chrysler’s Renaissance? Sneak Peek of 2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

In its Viability Plan to the U.S. government, Chrysler gave us a sneak peak of both its 2010 Chrysler 300 and the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The company promises a lot with these cars, stating they’ll give it a much

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GM’s Renaissance: Viability Plan asks for an Extra $16.6 Billion

Just like Chrysler, GM handed in its to the U.S. government, and just like Chrysler, the company is asking for more money — a lot more money! $16.6 billion to be exact. Without the money, the company would not be

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Chrysler’s Renaissance? Viability Plan asks for an Extra $2 Billion

GM and Chrysler had until February 17 to submit their viability plans to the U.S. government that shows that the $15 billion lent to them so far has been put to good use. Well, guess what? Today is that day.

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Ford’s Renaissance: 2010 Ford Taurus Shines

Ford recently displayed it’s upcoming Taurus at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, and what a relief it was to see such a refreshing product from the company. The current Taurus is boring in every definition of the word — it’s