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just-auto.com Factsheet on Mercedes-Benz (#)

„As a result, luxury cars known as Daimler were and are built in England. A fire that gutted the old Steinway piano factory in New York that had been converted to produce Mercedes cars cut short the dream of an American-built Mercedes. The rival companies of Daimler Motorengesellschaft and Benz & Cie. started to cooperate in the 1920s to deal with the economic crisis of those years, and finally merged in 1926 to become the Daimler-Benz AG, which produced Mercedes-Benz cars and trucks.“

http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=185 - Cached

Is this the next Mercedes-Benz E-Class? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„The US market has no taste in luxury cars, or that they got tired of overpaying for faulty technology like drive-by-wire or inferior quality? See, here in the US, we don't just buy American cars because they're American. No, we buy what is the best overall value for our hard-earned $$, and in the luxury division it is no longer MB. You can keep your cache or status symbols, we want cars that will run properly, and not feel that we overpayed for a badge.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/is-this-the-next-mercedes-benz-e-class-12927/ - Cached

Chrysler Group announces 13,000 job cuts, plant closure (#)

„If only I could transport you jerks who think like this to an alternate reality where you actually got your wish, and then you would get to see first hand what kind of world that would be. Planet Earth will not cease to exist without American cars, but I dare say driving wouldn't be anywhere nearly as much fun or even as safe. Competition breeds products we want (VVT/RWD) and need (ABS/SRS/VSC), and few industries exemplify this like the automobile business ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/14/.../ - Cached

Here Come The Chinese Cars - Popular Mechanics (#)

„We point our fingers and say "cheap labor" and questionable quality but look at how far the Japanese and Koreans have come. Seems that the solution for Detroit is symply build cars that the American consumer can afford with a warranty equal to or better than those offered by manufacturers like Hyundai/Kia or Suzuki with equal or better quality, packageing and price. We're holding our own in the light truck market, for now, BUT ...“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 2083122.html - Cached

Detorit 2006: Chrysler Imperial Concept (#)

„American cars looks bad, so what? There are only some american cars which are nice: p.e. dodge viper, all the muscle-cars, GT40, hmm… I don´t know more cars which are nice In comparison to the 300C this car sucks. But maybe I´m spoiled, because in my neighbourhood, there are the nicest cars ever, p.e.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/08/.../ - Cached

Consumer Reports Cars Blog (#)

„Which companies make the best cars? - Test data, CR experts, and auto industry analysts combine in this investigative story to reveal which manufacturers truly lead and which ones fall behind. Also included is an insightful guide as to where cars are actually built - you may be surprised at how many so-called "American" cars aren't even built within the U.S. borders.“

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/ - Cached

ROADandTRACK.com -- Road Tests, Comparison Tests - American Muscle! (2/2003) (#)

„There's no doubt Detroit has taken these lessons to heart, but do our cars have to look like theirs? Evidently, Big Three designers are asking the same question and have decided that it's time to build distinctly American-looking cars again, but with new levels of refinement and pulse-quickening technology that go far beyond the old idea of wedging a powerful V-8 into a lightweight body ...“

http://www.roadandtrack.com/ articledisplay.asp?articleid=443 - Cached

IZoom.com - the online home for auto enthusiasts (#)

„While the major manufacturers have long been the dominant force in automobile racing, individual efforts in the American tradition of championing the underdog have produced special cars to challenge the "big guns" over the years. Perhaps no one represented the ingenuity of this industry more than Jim Hall and Chaparral Cars.“

http://www.izoom.com/ racing.aspx?article=montereyhistorics2005.html - Cached

Toyota reveals 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup (#)

„Do you honestly think GM, Ford, and Chrysler-Dodge haven't acted on their so-called quality issues? The association between bad quality and American cars is old, and it's time to face the facts. The automotive industry is one of America's last major industries. Now who wants a non-American company threatening GM, the largest corporation in the United States?“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/09/toyota-reveals-2007-tundra-pickup/ - Cached

Seattle dealership rips off disabled man - Autoblog (#)

„Car companies work so hard to try and create a positive brand image, and these dealerships mess it all up with their ridiculous tactics. Let's face it, Japanese and German cars sell themselves, while American cars sell just because they are American cars, irregardless of features. So what need is there for the dealers?“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/23/seattle-dealership-rips-off-disabled-man/ - Cached

Exclusive PM Spy: Chevy Malibu For '08 - Popular Mechanics (#)

„What matters ,that at last gm would start building cars on their own- american platforms. consumers were ready to buy cars that were a bit worse than japanese, if they were pure domestic american cars. Today gm does rebadge. Why should i buy a korean car under american name?“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 2069157.html - Cached

Giugiaro Ford Mustang Concept - Auto Shows - Car and Driver November 2006 (#)

„The car is wider by 30 mm up front and 80 mm in the rear, with aggressive fender flares front and rear capped by a sharp body line that peaks over the rear wheel in a salute to the rear fins so commonplace on American cars in the late fifties. That’s odd considering that the Mustang didn’t appear until five years after fins reached their peak and flattened out.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/.../ giugiaro-ford-mustang-concept.html - Cached

Audi Introduces V12 Diesel Passenger Car Concept (#)

„The average american cannot afford a $70000 V10 Touraeg, sorry. Sure, V8 engines are common in the larger american cars, but most cars that the average american drives have V6 engines - Accord, Camry, all the minivans, etc. Most Detroit family cars even have V6's.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/ audi_introduces.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/07

1966 Fitch Phoenix - AutoWeek (#)

„For some time Fitch had wanted to build his own gran turismo automobile based on American parts. “It should be possible to build a car that can be serviced by dealers of American cars nationwide,” he said. The goal was to make Phoenix such a car. Fitch and Whitmore adapted the Super Sprint design to the Corvair chassis.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20020923/.../ 209230703&searchid=73252538735997 - Cached

just-auto.com Factsheet on Audi (#)

„The 60 Minutes report was based on customer reports of acceleration when the brake pedal was pushed. Independent investigators concluded that this was most likely due to a close placement of the accelerator and brake pedals (unlike American cars), and the inability, when not paying attention, to distinguish between the two ...“

http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=193 - Cached

The Australian Ford FPV MkII GT-P - Autoblog (#)

„The Australians, having the last pure stock-car race, with both left =and= right turns, and an understanding of the term "homologation," never forgot how to build classical American cars. (But don't get me started about the stylistic abomination that is the Po0ntiac GTO. So much promise, such sucktastic sheet metal.)“

http://www.autoblog.com/2005/07/09/the-australian-ford-fpv-mkii-gt-p/ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ After years of selling sporty cars, Mazda North American Operations is getting into crossovers in a big way. And the company has a big marketing launch to back it up. After last year's success with the CX-7, this month's CX-9 launch will feature both national and regional advertising, a first for Mazda.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=1018 - Cached

2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8, R/T revealed (#)

„55amg said: no im just wondering why like in european and japanese cars they can get more hp from smaller displacement engines than american cars. but actually i just calculated this one out, its quite ok. the figures just didnt look decent in the first place“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/09/2008-dodge-magnum-srt8-rt-revealed/ - Cached

Report: Toyota to Emphasize Production of Smaller Cars in US (#)

„Andrey, There is also a problem of perception in the US. Because the cars are low cost and small Americans perceive them as entry level "crappy" cars and so they are configured as such because it is difficult to make a profit on them with a decent setup.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/09/ report_toyota_t.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/09/14

Azure Dynamics to Develop Hybrid-Electric Powertrain for Ford E-Series (#)

„ford is putting the magic back in motown.It is good to see an american car company finaly take charge .American cars produce american jobs. With these new hybrids thats good for the economy and the environment. Good job ford“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/10/ azure_dynamics_.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/10/06

north america (#)

„The alliances or joint ventures with Japanese companies was one way for the big American companies to learn the lean way of production. The set-up of the  New American plants help them to understand the Japanese way of making cars.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/ american.htm - Cached

IZoom.com - the online home for auto enthusiasts (#)

„Today was a good day for car enthusiasts here at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. But it was not a good day for American mainstream car buyers, or at least for two of the companies that supply the cars that mainstream American car buyers buy.“

http://www.izoom.com/blog.aspx?bid=1&date=2/7/ 2007 - Cached

Ferrari P 4/5 by Pininfarina - RSportsCars.com (#)

„The Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina will debut at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elégance. The car is a one-off commissioned by James Glickenhaus, the American collector with a yen for the legendary racing cars of the Sixties.“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ ferrari_p45.asp - Cached

2007 Lexus ES 350 unveiled (#)

„For 22years I drove American cars because my father worked for General Motors…I too believed in buying only American…Until I made some money and started to look for a more luxurious car ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/08/2007-lexus-es-350-unveiled-in-chicago/ - Cached

Car and Driver Forums (#)

„For all of you who think you are supporting Americans, by buying so called American cars, please read this article. Accords are made in Ohio, Fusions are made in Mexico. Who's working in these plants?“

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Spied: 2008 Mazda 2, coming to the States? (#)

„I think its time we admitted that our American cars just can't cut it out there in the World Market. They are slower, handle like a wet sponge and look like something my 5 year old would draw.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/11/.../ - Cached

Ford to Cut Operating Costs by $5 Billion, Salaried Work-Force by 1/3 (#)

„The Asahi Shimbun reports that Toyota will shift its strategy for the North American market to fuel-efficient small and mid-size cars in response to high gasoline prices and a slowing US economy.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/market_background/ index.html#a0012829746 - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/09/15

Toyota Sits Atop the Auto Kingdom, but for How Long? - Popular Mechanics (#)

„ah.. ok..some people do dare to try american cars..mosthly FORD EXPLORER SUVs.. they last some 2 years and then are so destroyed that noo ine wants them.. and the selling price goes down to hell..“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 4207202.html - Cached

2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 revealed (#)

„I don't think so, it runs with the likes of most supercars so why not consider it one. People who hate American cars for whatever reason just dismiss the Z06.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/28/2008-dodge-viper-srt10/ - Cached

Ward's AutoWorld | Vehicle Manufacturing News and Analysis (#)

„As U.S. auto makers continue their gut-wrenching layoffs, the search for a scapegoat is building. Now the blame-someone-else crowd is accusing Japan of closing its market to American cars.“

http://waw.wardsauto.com/ - Cached

AutoWeek (#)

„The AutoWeek editors selected four must-see cars from the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Which do you think is the Best in Show?“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=pollarchive - Cached

Mustang by Giugiaro - Auto News - Motor Trend (#)

„The visible curl that sweeps into the crest of the concept's carbon fiber fenders, hinting at tail fins that defined American cars of the '50s.“

http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/.../ 112_news061128_mustang_by_giugiaro - Cached

Aluminum Claims No.2 Ranking (#)

„Some 85% of North American cars have aluminum engine blocks today, a figure expected to reach 90% penetration within five years, Schultz says.“

http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_aluminum_claims_no/ - Cached

Predicting the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix / G8 (#)

„Jim: that "1c3d0g" is a nick troll. Come on man, you know I love American cars. Apparently Ahk-Med and some others don't.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/24/.../ - Cached

2007 Detroit Auto Show - Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan - Auto Show Coverage - Automobile Magazine (#)

„Top Six Significant Production Cars at the 2007 Detroit North American International Auto Show “

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/naias/ - Cached

1949 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (#)

„March 23 - Ric Ocasek , American musician (The Cars )“

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1949 - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:43 PM