Suzuki's Global Sales Growing Inspite of Small U.S. Presence
January 31, 2008 - Suzuki Motor Corp. released earnings reports on January 31 that shows the company to be well-placed globally with growing sales in both eastern and western Europe.

Honda Reports Strong Profits in 4Q
January 30, 2008 - In better than expected numbers released by Honda on Wednesday, January 30, the company reported a profit leap of 38.1 percent for the quarter ending in December.

Chrysler Offers Worker Buy Out
January 29, 2008 - In an offer to run through February 18, Chrysler is offering a $100,000 lump sum buyout to approximately 14,000 hourly union employees in the Detroit area.

Kia Posts Better Than Ancipated 4Q Earnings
January 28, 2008 - Better than anticipated earnings in the fourth quarter could spell a better year for Kia Motors, South Korea's second largest automaker, if the company can score a best-selling vehicle in its model inventory.

GM Exec Touts Ethanol and Biofuels
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Ford Posts Improved 4Q Numbers, Plans More Job Cuts
January 24, 2008 - With improved 4Q earnings and a plan for an 13,000 job cuts, the Ford Motor company remains on track with its ambitious program of internal restructuring to achieve a better market share and profitability.

Chrysler Chief Outlines Plans to Up Overseas Sales
January 24, 2008 - Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress, Chrysler chief Bob Nardelli outlined the companies plan to expand its overseas sales.

Ford Debuts 2009 SUV Models at Washington Auto Show
January 22, 2008 - At the political influential Washington Auto Show, Ford will debut the 2009 models of the Escape and Mercury Mariner in both gasoline and hybrid form.

Government Gets Behind Plug-in Development
January 18, 2008 - Through a $30 million program of matching grants, the Department of Energy will support the development of plug-in hybrids with an eye toward making the vehicles commercially viable by 2017.

Rental Companies Embrace Carbon Offsets
January 17, 2008 - In a newly announced program, three major car rental agencies will now match a customer fee for the purchase of carbon offset credits to combat greenhouse emissions.

Toyota Introduces Venza Crossover at Detroit Show
January 16, 2008 - At the annual Detroit auto show Toyota introduced its new five-passenger crossover, the Venza, a vehicle more like a station wagon than a sport utility vehicle.

GM Says Volt Plug-In on Schedule for 2010
January 15, 2008 - After Toyota's announcement at the Detroit Auto Show that it will have a plug-in vehicle ready by 2010, General Motors insists its own E-Flex car, the Volt, is on schedule for introduction the same year.

Chevy Malibu Named Car of the Year
January 14, 2008 - For the second year running, General Motors snagged the North American Car of the Year Award with the Chevrolet Malibu unseating last year's winner, the Saturn Aura.

Audi Brings TTS to Detroit Auto Show
January 11, 2008 - At the Detroit Auto Show Audi will display the successor vehicle to its popular TT sports car, the TTS, a high performance vehicle capable of producing 272 hp.

Tata Motors Introduces NANO
January 10, 2008 - At the 9th annual Dew Delhi Auto Show Tata Motors has debuted its $2,500 NANO "people's car," aimed at families in need of a safe, affordable transportation option.

GM's Wagoner First Automotive Exec to Deliver CES Keynote
January 09, 2008 - As the first automotive executive to deliver a keynote address at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show, General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner discussed the merging of his industry with the technology field.

Hyundai to Compete for Luxury Customers
January 08, 2008 - In a bid to take on luxury models by Mercedes, Infiniti, and Lexus, Hyundai will bring its 2009 Genesis sedan to the American market this spring.

Microsoft, Ford take on OnStar with Sync Enhancements
January 07, 2008 - In software enhancements announced at the annual Consumer Electronics Show underway in Las Vegas, Ford Sync, powered by Microsoft, gained a new feature called 911 Assist.

Ford Falls to 3rd Place in Overall U.S. Sales
January 04, 2008 - For the first time in its 75 year history, the Ford Motor Company has fallen into third place in overall U.S. sales behind first place GM and second place Toyota.

Tata Motors Top Bidder for Jaguar, Land Rover
January 03, 2008 - Tata Motors Ltd. of India emerged as top bidder for Ford's British brands Jaguar and Land Rover according to statements issued by both companies today.

Toyota Offers New Concept Pickup
January 02, 2008 - Targeting a specific class of suburban drivers with moderate hauling needs, Toyota had desined a concept hybrid pickup called the A-BAT that it will show at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2008.