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Articles in March, 2007 issue of Automotive News

• Ikeda is appointed CEO of Subaru of America.(News)(Tomohiko Ikeda)(Brief article)
• Help me, Rondo: Kia hopes for crossover hit.(News)(Kia Motors Corp. introduces The Rondo)
  by Jackson, Kathy
• Late News.
• Exec moves Toyota, under the radar.(News)
  by Chappell, Lindsay
• Chrysler stores are a no-sale.(DaimlerChrysler AG. Chrysler Group)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Seat belt makers win, lose suits.(News)
• Which client is in driver's seat? Look to parking lot; Ad agency execs drive products they push.(News)
  by Halliday, Jean
• GM is near key decision on CTS family for Cadillac.(General Motors Corp.)
  by Guilford, Dave
• Volvo's CEO predicts record sales in 2007.(Volvo Cars of North America Inc.'s Fredrik Arp)(Brief article)
  by Kranz, Rick
• How private equity ownership could reshape Chrysler.
  by Sherefkin, Robert; Wernle, Bradford
• Beijing Auto fortifies ties to Lear, JCI.(News)(Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp. partners Lear Corp. and Johnson Controls Inc. )(Brief article)
  by Lan, Lan
• Feb. output is down 4.4%.(automobiles)(Brief article)
  by Domby, Debi
• Retiring Asbury CEO likes group's brand mix.(News)(Interview)(Brief article)
• Letters to the Editor.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
• Jeep shops for a fresh ad concept.(News)
• Wilson pays workers well to boost profits.(News)(dialogue with David Wilson)(Interview)
• 2 creditors balk; Citation files 2nd Chapter 11 in 3 years.(News)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Nissan moves call center work to Ontario.(News)(Nissan North America Inc. call center business will be handled by Minacs Worldwide Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Chappell, Lindsay
• Letters to the Editor.(Letters)
• Hyundai plans luxury car for U.S. in '08.(News)(Hyundai Motor Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
  by Anglebrandt, Gary
• Late News.
• Seoul strategy: Cover up models, focus on the metal.(Final assembly)(Brief article)
• Lear's board recommends sale to Icahn.(Suppliers)(Lear Corp. (Southfield, Michigan))(Carl Icahn)(Brief article)
  by Barkholz, David
• ThyssenKrupp develops new alloy; Exec: High-strength steel doesn't need corrosion protection.(Suppliers)(ThyssenKrupp Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A.)(Brief article)
  by Ussler, Wolf R.
• Used-vehicle prices rise 1.1% in February.(Remarketing)(Brief article)
  by Sawyers, Arlena
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Auto News digest.(Briefs)(MyRide.com)(Autobytel.com)(Financial report)
• Supply line.(Briefs)(automotive industry)
• Obituaries.(Bob Gartin, Bill Graham and Carl Hysen)(Obituary)(Brief article)
• Flex time.(Ford Flex release at New York auto show)(Brief article)
• Hyundai seeks new ad agency.(News)
• Berlin bans the smoke-belching Trabant.(Final assembly)(Brief article)
• Obituaries.(Obituary)(death of Richard Cunningham and Chuck King)(Obituary)(Brief article)
• No joke: It has been a rugged winter.(Final assembly)(automobile dealers)(Editorial)
  by Lapham, Edward
• Japanese brands surge in Mexico.(Sales)(Market share report)(Brief article)
  by Child, Charles
• GM vendor deal raises AutoSoft's profile.(Suppliers)(General Motors Corp.)(AutoSoft Inc.)
  by Kisiel, Ralph
• GM exec: Saab near profit.(General Motors Corp.'s Carl-Peter Forster forecasts sales of Saab automobile)(Brief article)
  by Guilford, Dave
• Demon: Attitude with value.(Dodge Demon)(Brief article)
  by Kranz, Rick
• Fields' track record on buyouts: Many are culled, but not all are chosen.(Final assembly)
• Carmakers still choose steel over aluminum; New high-strength alloys cut weight, are cheaper to use.(News)(high strength steel is the new trend)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Late News.(Dana Corp. to terminate labor contracts and retiree benefits)(Ford Motor Co.'s sale of Aston Martin)(Volkswagen AG's focus on profitability)
• Sir Nick of Supplierland.(Key Safety Systems Inc. appointed Nick Scheele )(Brief article)
• Even in China, suppliers are pressed to cut costs.(Suppliers)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Chevy nameplates, retailing will be consistent globally.(News)(General Motors Corp.)(Chevrolet)
  by Stein, Jason
• Earnings slip for most public dealership groups.(News)
• Behind the so-so sales: Who's hot, who's hurting.(Final assembly)(Financial report)(Brief article)
• Auto News digest.(DaimlerChrysler AG's workers decide to give up their bonuses)(Ford Motor Co. to renovate its Sharonville, Ohio, plant)(American International Automobile Dealers Association hires Rachel Robinson)(Brief article)
• February truck sales drop 0.8%.(Sales)(Financial report)(Brief article)
  by Johnson, Chrystal
• Nissan 'whip-cracker' replaces Ghosn; Saikawa now heads U.S. operations.(News)(Hiroto Saikawa appointed as executive vice president of Nissan North America Inc.)(Carlos Ghosn resigns)
  by Chappell, Lindsay
• GM: Upgrading OnStar on vehicles is up to dealerships.(Remarketing)(General Motors)
  by Sawyers, Arlena
• Gore: Look beyond autos in warming debate.(Final assembly)(Brief article)
• Host Toyota draws SAE participants.(News)(Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress)
  by Robinson, Natasha
• Dealer shed Ford for Mini.(News)(Brief article)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• GM prevails in Firebird design-defect suit.(Legal File)
• They must decide quickly.(Column)(Chrysler Corp. for sale)
• It must be a sign of the apocalypse!(Toyota Tundra failed to earn five star in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
  by Lapham, Edward
• Wanted: A few innovative dealers.(News)
• GM pickups fetch good prices, seek market share.(News)
• U.S. vital to Subaru's new 4-year plan; Mori: Add dealers; spot trends; link sales, production.(News)(Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Automobile Div.)(Ikuo Mori)(Brief article)
  by Treece, James B.
• From Detroit to 'Bama: No snow, enough ice for hockey.(News)(dialogue with John Kalson of Hyundai Motor Company Ltd.)(Interview)
  by Wortham, April
• Auto News digest.(Briefs)
• Maguire: Female dealers are 'in the game'.(News)(dialogue with Marcy Hnath Maguire of Maguire Automotive Group)(Interview)
  by Harris, Donna
• It wouldn't work.(Opinion)(General Motors Corp. acquires DaimlerChrysler AG. Chrysler Group)(Brief article)
• Toyota Hybrid X.(hybrid vehicles)(Brief article)
• Chrysler's lesson: Getting bigger isn't always better.(Column)
• Auto News digest.(Briefs)(Hankook Tire Company Ltd. appoints Seung Hwa Suh and Choong Hwan Cho)(SPX Corp. acquired by Marathon Automotive Group LLC)(Mercedes-Benz USA Inc. appoints Alan McLaren)
• Senators push tougher fuel economy rules.(automotive fuels)
  by Stoffer, Harry
• Importer of Chinese pickups has big plans on a small scale.(News)
  by Child, Charles
• Ford will have 1 team for global small car.(Ford Motor Co. along with its subsidiaries developing automobile)
  by Wilson, Amy
• Dealer believes managers should be owners.(March/Hodge Automotive's Tony March )(Interview)
  by Sawyers, Arlena
• Lutz on Lutz: 'Never in doubt'.(News)(Bob Lutz)(Interview)
  by LaReau, Jamie
• Northeast GM dealers offered marketing aid.(News)
• Mexico Ram plant works OT.(Production)
• BMW will build coupe/crossover in S.C. New X6 will be third vehicle built in Spartanburg.(BMW to introduce the new X6 crossover automobile)(Brief article)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• Beware, technology is dangerous.(Column)(Column)
  by Crain, Keith
• Former CEO returns to Magna Steyr.(Suppliers)(Herbert Demel joins Magna International Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• GM's Andersson will address conference.(News)
• Buicks will share styling in N.A., China.(News)(General Motors Corp. Buick Div.)(North America)
  by Kranz, Rick
• 6-month mark for Mulally: So far, so good.(Opinion)
• Consumer Reports probe exposes ... itself.(Final assembly)(Brief article)

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