http://the-grayline.com/forum/forum/auto-industry Automotive Community en-US Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:08:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://the-grayline.com/forum/search.php http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/latest-car-in-bmw#post-163 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:16:54 +0000 cadrpr 163@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>What is the Latest Car in BMW </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/the-new-2010-toyota-tundra#post-158 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:06:26 +0000 skeller 158@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>The 2010 Toyota Tundra is the hottest car ever as demonstrated here in this Toyota Tundra video! Toyota Tundra in scorching heat tunnel of over 250 degrees and towing 10,000 lbs, now that&#39;s one flaming hot car! </p> <p>Check the YT video here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-P4_9pTv4w">Toyota Tundra 2010</a> </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/mustang-gt-convertible#post-155 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:44 +0000 skeller 155@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>The 2007 Ford Mustang <a href="http://www.kustomatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gt-convertible-mustang.jpg">GT Convertible</a> is the most solid, best handling and most refined open-air version yet of this American legend.</p> <p>And because the convertible was designed alongside the coupe and not as an afterthought, it is much more solid than coupe-derived convertibles of the past. Better still, it retains all of the personality that has made the Ford Mustang one of the most-loved automotive nameplates in history.</p> <p>The Mustang GT Convertible was designed from the ground up to deliver a more rigid body structure without adding burdensome weight. This was accomplished by engineering it in tandem with the coupe. An added benefit of this process - one that helped meet a goal set for the convertible&#39;s exterior design - was that it provided the car with a cohesive, integrated look. It does not look like a coupe that has undergone reconstructive surgery to become a convertible.</p> <p>Aside from the top, the 2007 Mustang GT Convertible shares the look of a legend with its coupe sibling. The signature long hood, short deck and classic design cues may be found on both. There&#39;s an unmistakable hint of Mustang notchbacks of yesteryear in the convertible&#39;s profile and stance - with the same athletic proportions, save for today&#39;s bigger, wider wheels and tires, that make it look as good at rest as it does at speed. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/ford-deuce-coupe#post-156 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:02:42 +0000 skeller 156@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>If theres an iconic hot rod its <a href="http://www.dragdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/ford-deuce-roadster.jpg">Ford Deuce</a> Coupe and Roadster, and to commemorate 75 years of blue-oval devotion starting next year, the Dearborn, Michigan based automaker has commissioned Hot Rods &amp; Horsepower LLC of Branford, Connecticut to build one hundred versions of the classic rod.</p> <p>The first Dearborn Deuce (Serial No. 7532001) has been autographed by Edsel B. Ford II, grandson of Edsel Ford, who was the designer of the original 1932 Ford, to be sold to the highest bidder at the annual Barrett-Jackson auction in January, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.</p> <p>One could only hope that along with the regular roundup of celebs that show up for the event, like Jay Leno who might even bring along his own 32 roadster, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys will drop by and sing “Little Deuce Coupe” before buying his own, and Paul Le Mat (John Milner) from American Graffiti fame will rev the engine before adding his signature. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/chrysler-bankruptcy-now-is-time-to-buy#post-42 Fri, 01 May 2009 22:52:25 +0000 PorscheMike 42@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>I am shopping for a Boxster but with the chap 11 I'm tempted to go into the Chrysler dealer and make a ridiculous lowball offer. I'm talking like 50% off the MSRP of a 2009 (not the 2010). Think it could work? </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/auto-loan-credit#post-112 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:15:39 +0000 ggardner09 112@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>I am a reporter with the Detroit Free Press looking for people with very good credit, who have recently been rejected for reasons that seem unreasonable. I'm hearing from industry execs and dealers that banks haven't eased at all. In fact it may be getting worse. I'm looking for people whose experience supports that notion. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/technology-mercedes-brake-air-bag#post-104 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:37:25 +0000 cldnails 104@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Looks like Mercedes has developed a new type of air bag that deploys underneath the car. Reportedly this helps to stabilize the car in the case of an accident and provide further protection for the driver and passengers.</p> <p>-providing friction to slow the vehicle even further;</p> <p>-stabilizing the vehicle by providing more contact with the road;</p> <p>-minimizing the car's "dive" as it brakes, which, in Daimler's words, "improves geometrical compatibility with the other party in an accident." (In other words, you'll take a hit on par with the other vehicle, and you won't wedge under, both of which can minimize injury to you and your car.)</p> <p><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,526384,00.html">FoxNews</a> </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/ferrari-and-lamborghini-to-get-into-hybrid-market#post-101 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:24:08 +0000 cldnails 101@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Looks like Lamborghini is getting into the hybrid market hot on the heels of Fisker Karma.</p> <p><a href="http://tunerhybrids.com/index.php/topic,20.0.html">Lamborghini Hybrid</a> </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/ford-ranger-being-cancelled#post-99 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:30:30 +0000 cldnails 99@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Reports are out that Ford will no longer be producing the Ford Ranger, at least in the way that we know it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/news/ford/ranger/rip.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/news/ford/ranger/rip.html</a></p> <p>Perhaps the latest pictures of the <a href="http://the-grayline.com/2009/06/10/2012-ford-ranger-spy-pic/">2012 Ford Ranger</a> just means it will be under a different name or made outside the US. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/gm-filing-bankruptcy-lets-reflect#post-96 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:54:58 +0000 cldnails 96@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>I'm choosing not to discuss GM filing bankruptcy on The-Grayline automotive blog. There is entirely enough coverage out there already and frankly I'm tired of the bad news. So for now, if you wanna get the dirt, please search elsewhere. This thread is reserved for talking about the positive things GM has done over the years.</p> <p>I'll start things off.</p> <p>At the end of 2007, Saturn gave away a brand new Vue Hybrid to The Nature Conservancy North Carolina Chapter.</p> <p>Next. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/toyota-hiring-temporary-employees#post-95 Fri, 29 May 2009 15:12:41 +0000 cldnails 95@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Looks like Toyota is responding to the increase in Prius pre sales and hiring 300 temporary workers to fill the void.</p> <blockquote><p>May 29 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's (7203.T) re-employment support program has drawn about 300 temporary workers, or about 30 percent of those eligible, the Nikkei business daily reported.</p> <p>The program provides workers with opportunities to receive training as forklift operators or gas welders, the paper said.</p> <p>The program is based on the labor agreement signed this spring and implemented with the approval of the Aichi Labor Bureau.</p></blockquote> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/toyota-japan-sales-down-25#post-93 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:44:58 +0000 cldnails 93@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's (7203.T) sales in Japan so far in May are down roughly 25 percent from the same period last year, President Katsuaki Watanabe said on Thursday.</p> <p>Watanabe also told a small group of reporters at a business lobby gathering that he expected Toyota's domestic vehicle production to exceed 11,000 units per day in both June and July.</p> <p>Toyota received more than 80,000 orders for its new Prius hybrid before sales started on May 18. (Reporting by Nobuhiro Kubo) </p> <p>Toyota Sales Source - <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSTKX00625520090528">Reuters</a></p> <p>This is just crazy news, considering it is a world economy it's interesting to see even in Japan Toyota sales are slumping. Hopefully we are starting to bring the economy around... I'm tired of all this negative new. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/pontiac-g8-recall#post-91 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:46:43 +0000 cldnails 91@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>General Motors is recalling about 35,000 Pontiac G8 sedans from the 2008 and 2009 model years to correct two separate defects.</p> <p>In a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker explains that, in some G8s, "The brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed. With this condition, the brake lamps may be continually illuminated," leaving drivers behind a G8 unable to tell when the car is actually braking. Also, G8s equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system may have a separate problem. The notice explains, "Certain vehicles may have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system," meaning the system might failed to warn of an under inflated tire.</p> <p>Pontiac dealers will correct both defects free of charge. Dealers will begin contacting owners in early June, but those who wish to make their own repair arrangements may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/hyundai-sonata-recall#post-90 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:40:16 +0000 cldnails 90@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Hyundai is recalling about 91,000 Sonata sedans from model years 2002 and 2003 equipped with chrome door handles to correct a safety defect.</p> <p>In a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker explains, "Repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plate ... The worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge. This may inflict laceration injuries to anyone using the door handle."</p> <p>Hyundai dealers will repair the handles free of charge. Sonata owners should receive a mailing announcing the recall in June, but those who wish to make early repair arrangements may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.</p> <p>Basically, oooouuuucccchhh. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/2010-camaro-recalls#post-31 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:06:31 +0000 cldnails 31@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>So, think the all new Camaro will be without issues? Think it will be a bug ridden disaster on 4 wheels? It certainly hasn't been rushed to market, but let's talk about what might happen. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/kia-recall-140000-vehicles-brake-lights#post-76 Wed, 06 May 2009 13:46:55 +0000 cldnails 76@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Kia has announced a recall of over 140,000 vehicles to fix a malfunctioning brake light. Several different models are affected and the recall goes back to model year 2006.</p> <p>• 2007 Amanti<br /> • 2007 Rondo<br /> • 2006-2007 Sedona<br /> • 2006-2007 Sorento<br /> • 2006-2007 Sportage </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/gm-chrysler#post-64 Fri, 01 May 2009 23:33:08 +0000 PorscheMike 64@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Why hasn't anyone proposed this merger? I know they have been arch rivals for years but it's time to suck it up. They should have merged rather than Fiat. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/honda-sales-down-38-in-february#post-11 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:19:59 +0000 cldnails 11@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <blockquote><p>American Honda Motor Co. said its February sales fell 38 percent as sales of its top-selling Accord car and luxury Acura division plunged on low overall auto demand.</p></blockquote> <p>More bad news, another manufacturer, even one who makes cars found on the top consumer reports charts, looking for bailout along Toyota. I'll be glad when I can start posting about good news again.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/03/03/ap6120823.html">Forbes</a> </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/suzuki-posts-15-percent-inc-in-feb#post-9 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:47:48 +0000 cldnails 9@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <blockquote><p>Maruti achieved highest ever domestic and total sales in February. The company sold 70,625 units in the domestic market, up 19.1% over corresponding month last year. The previous highest monthly domestic sales were 67,005 units, recorded in January 2009. </p></blockquote> <p>Very good news some car manufacturer is picking up the slack where the big 3 are leaving off. Perhaps a sign of things to come. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/toyota-domestic-sales-drop-40#post-10 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:15:01 +0000 cldnails 10@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>For the first time in 59 years Toyota will be posting a 40% drop in domestic auto sales.</p> <blockquote><p>Toyota has turned to Japan’s government to borrow money for U.S. car loans as private investors demand as much as 50 percent more in interest for the company’s debt. Plunging sales and a stronger yen forced the Toyota City, Japan-based carmaker to triple its operating loss estimate for this year within a two- month period. </p></blockquote> <p>I'm confused how Toyota, a manufacturer that has been posting HUGE profits in the past few years, requires a bailout from their government because of one downturn. Perhaps someone in the automotive industry has more insight than I do, but it doesn't seem right, Toyota, just like the big 3, should have been saving some cash for a rainy day.</p> <p>It's just too bad that the Big 3 have been having rainy days for the past 2 years.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&#38;sid=aQTXshkXsagM&#38;refer=asia">Bloomberg</a> </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/domestic-stock-value-427#post-33 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:32:31 +0000 cldnails 33@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>It looks like all the domestic manufacturers closed decently yesterday, although obviously well below any goals. Right now every manufacturer is looking to conserve money, build market share, and figure out a way to get consumers to start buying cars again.</p> <p>GM Closed $2.04<br /> Ford Closed $5.11 </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/gm-issues-shifter-recall#post-19 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:48:24 +0000 cldnails 19@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Over 270,000 GM vehicles have been recalled due to a faulty shifter. Obviously throwing salt on the wound of the domestic manufacturers open gash that is their sales figures.</p> <p><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/gm-recalls-more-than-270000-vehicles-due-to-faulty-shifter.html">MotorAuthority GM Recall</a> </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/toyota-recall-yaris#post-7 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:37:06 +0000 cldnails 7@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <blockquote><p>Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will recall almost 1.3 million vehicles world-wide due to a defect that could cause a foam pad near the seat belt to ignite during collisions.</p> <p>The Japanese auto maker said the recall includes 134,900 model-year 2006 and 2007 Yaris subcompacts that were sold in the U.S.</p></blockquote> <p>Bad news for the little car as they had high hopes for the <a href="http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/02/09-toyota-yaris/">Yaris</a> being released in the US. Originally it was being billed as one of the safest little cars to drive on the road...but recalls say otherwise. </p> http://the-grayline.com/forum/topic/mitsubishi-recall-in-china#post-6 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:34:43 +0000 cldnails 6@http://the-grayline.com/forum/ <p>Mitsubishi Motors, one of Japan's major car producers, will recall 9,390 vehicles in China from March 7 for brake system problems, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) announced Friday.</p> <p> The problematic vehicles include 9,108 Outlander EX models produced in the period from Nov. 7, 2007 to Dec. 5, 2008, and 282 Lancer EX vehicles produced from Oct. 3, 2008 to Nov. 20, 2008.</p> <p> The report said the brake vacuum booster of the cars could fail to function because of inside valve defects, posing a potential danger.</p> <p> The GAQSIQ said Mitsubishi vehicle owners could have their cars examined and repaired free of charge at the company's service centers across the country.</p> <p> The Japanese auto-maker recalled 12,985 vehicles last December, including 6,090 Grandis and 6,895 Outlander EX models, imported to China as the brake lights had problems because of a short circuit in the switch. </p>