Posts Tagged ‘jeep commander’

New MINI Convertible to debut in Detroit

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Now that the very last of the first-gen convertible MINI Coopers has officially rolled down the assembly line, all eyes turn their attention towards the new R57 model. There are some undisguised spy shots floating around, though all but the most die-hard fans would be hard-pressed to spot the differ......

Final first-gen MINI convertible rolls down the line

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the MINI Cooper Convertible SidewalkFans of the MINI Cooper Convertible take note: the last of the first-generation R52 models has now rolled off the assembly line. The last of the breed was a Cooper S with the Sidewalk package, painted metallic White Silver. If y......

Hyundai outsells Honda

Friday, July 4th, 2008
World’s fifth largest automaker–HyundaiHyundai-Kia has become the world’s fifth biggest carmaker following huge growth over the past decade.The Hyundai Kia Automotive Group was formed through the merging of South Korea’s largest car company, Hyundai Motor Company, and the nation’s second l......

Stress reliever: Peugeot/Citroen adopts new plans to prevent suicide

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
With six employee suicides in the past 18 months, PSA/Peugeot-Citroen thinks it may have a stress problem. While experts have found no direct link between the suicides and work stress, one in five PSA employees has reported feeling extreme pressure at work, and many feel that there isn't enough time......

Peugoet plans come back

Monday, December 3rd, 2007
Peugeot plans to set up a shop in India all over again. Peugeot was among the earliest multinationals to enter the country in 1993-94 and the first to shut down in 1997. This is not the first time Peugoet is planning a comeback, it joined hands with Tata Motors in 2000 to carry out a feasibility stu......

Details on Dodge Challenger drivetrains

Sunday, September 16th, 2007
click above image for more high-res pics of the Dodge Challenger ConceptThe Ford Mustang has held court in the modern day muscle car segment long enough. At least that's what Chevy and Dodge would like you to believe, as both brands are prepping their answer to the Mustang as we speak. Dodge's offer......

Chrysler announces new job & manufacturing cuts; Cancels PT Convertible, Magnum, Pacifica, and Crossfire

Monday, August 27th, 2007
Chrysler has killed the PT Convertible, Pacifica, Crossfire, and Dodge MagnumIf you were wondering how quickly Chrysler would be able to move as a privately-held entity in its efforts to turn the business around, wonder no more. It can move quickly. Today, the automaker officially announced a numbe......

Chrysler said to be planning wake for Magnum, Pacifica, PT Cruiser

Friday, August 24th, 2007
According to The Detroit News, Chrysler's product-cutting plan is all but official. The first three models on the chopping block, according to the newspaper's unnamed sources, are the Magnum, Pacifica and the PT Cruiser. The next round could include the Jeep Commander if it doesn't get its act toget......

Rumormill: Chrysler lineup to shrink by five

Friday, August 10th, 2007
What was hinted at in February by then-CEO Tom Lasorda, then hinted at again in September by new CEO Bob Nardelli, is now simply waiting to happen: Chrysler LLC is going to reorganize its product line and probably start by axing around five models. No one will say exactly which models will return to......

Bad brakes cause Jeep to recall 28k vehicles

Monday, July 16th, 2007
Those of you rolling in a new 2007 or 2008 Jeep Commander or Grand Cherokee, take note. Chrysler is recalling 28,755 vehicles due to front-brake calipers made out of gray iron, instead of ductile iron, which could cause the clamper to fracture and cease halting forward progress.The recall affects mo......