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31: An Insider’s View: How CMOs can Exceed Rising Expectations and Successfully Manage Their Career
Interwoven - Thu, 2008-12-04 23:05
In what is considered the most “at risk” position among those in the executive suite, the lifespan of a Chief Marketing Officer is on average 50% of his executive counterparts. In a milestone for the position, Interwoven CMO Ben Kiker recently celebrated his two-year anniversary with the company.
To give our listeners a peek into the many issues keeping a CMO like Ben on his toes, and what he’s done specifically to make his job easier, today’s Intersections features our one-on-one conversation with Ben.
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CNN Poll: 61% of Americans oppose automaker bailout
GMPT - Thu, 2008-12-04 22:00
Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM
CNN has published the results of a telephone survey of 1,100 people that show 61% of those polled oppose government assistance for U.S. automakers. In addition, 70% of respondents believe that a "bailout" is unfair to taxpayers and a majority believe it would not help the economy. CNN notes that its results may reflect the result of "bailout fatigue" on the American public, which is understandable considering the hundreds of billions that have been handed out so far by the U.S. government, without the cumbersome process of Congressional hearings mind you, to financial institutions.
The Detroit 3 automakers are just concluding their first day of a second round of Senate hearings in which they're asking for anywhere from $18 to $34 billion in government loans. We've been watching the hearings all day on CSPAN, and aside from being very sleepy now, are not convinced yet that these automakers will receive the aid they seek.
But, we're interested to hear what you think, and since you probably didn't receive a call from a CNN pollster this past week, you can take our poll below.
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[Source: CNN Money, Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty]CNN Poll: 61% of Americans oppose automaker bailout originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Fisker offers up front view of production Karma PHEV
GMPT - Thu, 2008-12-04 15:50
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green
Click above for high-res image gallery of the production Fisker Karma
Fisker has just sent us a few more shots of the production-ready Karma plug-in so that we can get a better look at the car's newly revised face. The front intake has been mildly revised in order to let the GM-sourced 260-horsepower Ecotec engine breath a bit more fresh air. It's a subtle change, but we like the results and think that it makes a big difference to the overall look of the car. We also get a good look at those unique exhaust ports that emit the turbocharged mill's spent gases just aft of the front wheels.
Lastly, we have an interesting view beneath the slinky bodywork, which shows off the aluminum space frame chassis that holds the car together. We presume that the pronounced center tunnel will house the lithium-ion battery pack. The chassis also shows the new flush B-pillars that were absent on the concept and are necessary to meet future safety requirements. Fisker plans to show the Karma, including its never-before-seen interior, at the Detroit Auto Show in January. We'll be there to deliver the goods in person.
Gallery: Production Fisker Karma
[Source: Fisker Automotive]Fisker offers up front view of production Karma PHEV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wagoner arrives for Senate hearing in Volt mule
GMPT - Thu, 2008-12-04 15:50
Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM
General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner has arrived in Washington to deliver testimony at Senate hearings scheduled for today and tomorrow, and as we reported late yesterday, his transportation this time was not a private jet, but rather a series hybrid Chevy Volt mule in the body of a Chevy Cruze. Ford CEO Alan Mulally also ditched his private plane for a ride down to DC in a Ford Escape Hybrid, while Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli made the trip in a Chrysler Aspen Hybrid. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger flew down, but on a commercial flight (he never had a private jet in the first place and it likely would've been awkward if he chose one automaker's vehicle over the other two).
Testimony will be given by the four men and a number of other witnesses today and tomorrow, though it still appears as if there aren't enough votes in the Senate to get federal aid for the automakers passed immediately. Even if aid in the form of government loans is approved, there's still the matter of where the money will come from. The only two options on the table are converting $25 billion in already approved loans for investment in green technology to be used by the automakers to keep their businesses afloat, or carving out the money from the $700 billion in aid that Congress has already approved for the financial industry. We'll be keeping an eye on what's happening in Washington today and tomorrow, so stay tuned.
[Photo by Win McNamee/Getty]Wagoner arrives for Senate hearing in Volt mule originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wagoner now driving Volt mule to Congress
GMPT - Thu, 2008-12-04 05:12
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, Chevrolet, GM, Earnings/Financials
Click above for our high-res 2011 Chevrolet Volt gallery
General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner will be taking advantage of the media circus surrounding his drive from Detroit to Washington D.C. tomorrow. As it seems every press outlet will be covering the roadtrip adventures of the three Detroit leaders as they travel via wheeled transportation to the capitol to beg for billions (remember, no corporate jets this time), Wagoner has wisely dumped the ho-hum hybrid Chevrolet Malibu in favor of a Chevy Volt mule in a Chevy Cruze body during at least the last few highly-visible miles of his journey. Wagoner will still trek part of the route to Washington in the hybrid Malibu, but just not all the way. To take full advantage of the public display, GM will also bring a show version of the highly-anticipated 2011 Chevy Volt to the capitol and put it on display when Wagoner arrives at the Russell Senate Building around 9:30 AM. If you are in the neighborhood (Delaware Ave. and C Street), Wagoner will be briefly talking to the public before he opens his heart to Congress. Thanks, TKTK.
Gallery: 2011 Chevy Volt
[Source: Detroit Free Press]
Wagoner now driving Volt mule to Congress originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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xbox 360 stuff for sale
GMPT - Thu, 2008-12-04 02:14
Everything is Brand new
Xbox 360
PGR 4 New and Sealed - 29.99 + tax = 33.58
Video Games & Toys: Xbox 360: Project Gotham Racing 4 (XBOX 360) | Best Buy Canada Web Store
Chatpad New - 34.99 + tax = 39.19
Video Games & Toys: Xbox 360: Messenger Kit (XBOX 360) | Best Buy Canada Web Store
Wired Headset New - 34.99 + tax = 39.19
Video Games & Toys: Xbox 360: Wired Headset (XBOX 360) | Best Buy Canada Web Store
12 month New - 59.99 + tax = 67.18
Video Games & Toys: Xbox 360: 12-Month Gold Subscription Card (XBOX 360 Live) | Best Buy Canada Web Store
Total 159.96 + tax = 179.16
will let go for 120 obo
Everything is brand new
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VW Golf Plus officially debuts in Bologna
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 22:50
Filed under: Minivans/MPVs, Euro, Volkswagen, Misc. Auto Shows
Click above for high-res image gallery of VW Golf Plus
The second generation of Volkswagen's Golf Plus has made its official debut (after an earlier blooper-style unveil) today at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. Like the first edition that debuted back in 2004 and was based on the MK V Golf architecture, the new Plus is a raised-roof MPV version of the new sixth-gen Golf. We think it's quite fetching in a mini-minivanish sort of way, especially when equipped with the optional 18-inch alloys as seen above. Although the official powerplant options have yet to be revealed, the European market, which is where this new model will be sold, is sure to dictate that a range of diesel and petrol engines are on the menu.
VeeDub's cool ParkAssist system will also be optional on the new Golf Plus. The technology displays a real-time image of what's directly behind the car and can take control of the steering wheel to guide the car into a parking spot. Expect the official launch to take place next Spring in the UK.
Gallery: Volkswagen Golf Plus
[Source: Volkswagen]Continue reading VW Golf Plus officially debuts in Bologna
VW Golf Plus officially debuts in Bologna originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Maserati unveils MC Sport Line customization program on GranTurismo S
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 22:50
Filed under: Coupes, Supercars, Maserati, Misc. Auto Shows
Click above for high-res image gallery of Maserati's MC Sport Line
Ferrari has the One To One Personalisation Programme, so it makes since that its sister brand, Maserati, would get one too. The Italian automaker unveiled its own customization program called the MC Sport Line today at the Bologna Motor Show, and this one is meant to amp up the sporting nature of its cars. Since the GranTurismo S is the model in Maserati's line-up, it was chosen to stand on display at the show wearing the functional bits and pieces from the MC Sport Line. GranTuriso S owners will be able to start ordering parts in early 2009 from the new line, which includes front and rear carbon fiber spoilers, side skirts, carbon fiber mirror housings, CF door handles and gloss black 20-inch wheels. Interior options include door sills monogramed with "MC Sport Line" that are made out of - you guessed it - carbon fiber, which is also the material of choice for the new steering wheel rim and panels that cover the doors, dashboard and central tunnel.
Aside from additional aerodynamic aid provided by the new spoilers and the fact that all these parts weigh less than their non-CF parts they're replacing, the only other functional hardware available from the factory is a new suspension setup that stiffens the springs and lowers the GranTurismo S by 10mm.
The Maserati GranTurismo S outfitted with the entire MC Sport Line catalogue seems like a no-brainer for someone with enough coin to be shopping in this segment, though Maserati has not yet revealed how much these new parts will balloon the car's substantial price tag.
Gallery: Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line
[Source: Maserati]Continue reading Maserati unveils MC Sport Line customization program on GranTurismo S
Maserati unveils MC Sport Line customization program on GranTurismo S originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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DuPont chief calls on Detroit to make 'Car of the Future'... that uses his fuel
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 22:50
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM
It's debatable whether or not now is the right time to make changes in the way our cars are made, with some believing that Detroit should follow the path it's already on and others claiming there couldn't be a better time to make major sweeping changes. Count DuPont head Chad Holliday among the latter. Holliday's so-called "Detroit Project" would challenge American automakers to introduce a new "Car of the Future" that would achieve 75 miles per gallon and run on butanol - an alcohol fuel that DuPont just so happens to market itself.
Regardless of whether DuPont stands to benefit from this project, there are a few major hurdles to overcome, not the least of which is an initial $5 billion investment at a time when the Detroit 3 are asking for many times that from the government just to stay in business. We also see problems getting proposed collaborators such as Intel, Microsoft, Dell, Boeing and Google all working on the same page. Schools such as MIT, the Georgia Tech, and the University of Michigan could also be involved, according to Holliday. No problem, right?
Getting an automobile to run on butanol isn't a problem, it's been done over and over again. Yes, it is a cleaner fuel that may be a better choice overall than ethanol, but coming from the head of a company with a vested interest comes off as a bit disingenuous. It also reminds us of something we heard the other day...
[Source: Detroit News]DuPont chief calls on Detroit to make 'Car of the Future'... that uses his fuel originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2010 BMW Z4 gets caught on set
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 20:42
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Spy Photos, Convertibles, BMW
We've been seeing camouflaged photos of the 2010 BMW Z4 tested in various locales for well over a year, but the first, almost fully exposed image has popped up online this morning. The car was apparently in a BMW dealership during filming of a new Michael Douglas movie. We should be getting a full online reveal on December 15 and we'll see the car in person next month at the Detroit Auto Show. The new car cleans up a lot of the Bangle flame surfacing that marred the last car with the front bumper picking up hints of the latest 3-Series. The Z4 will also reportedly have a retractable hard-top in place of the current car's soft top. If that happens, the coupe will likely be consigned to history. Thanks to everyone who tipped us on this!
[Source: e89.zpost.com]2010 BMW Z4 gets caught on set originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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MINI gets its marketing on for new Cabrio
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 20:42
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Convertibles, Marketing/Advertising, MINI
Click above for gallery of upcoming MINI Cabrio marketing materials
Now that the 2009 Mini Cabrio has been unleashed onto the interwebs, expect to witness a full-court advertising press as the automaker tries to keep up the positive momentum in sales over last year. MINI has always had clever ads for its retro hatches, and that trend will continue with the latest 2009 Cabrio, which is officially set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Previous marketing attempts have humorously suggested that it's never a good idea to lower the top, and a similar theme is being used again, except in a much more eye-catching manner. Seriously, how disturbing is the ice-covered guy? That's the stuff of nightmares.
Besides print materials, some screen captures of upcoming UK commercials indicate that lowering the soft top is never permissible, even in the face of freezing temperatures, monumental rain puddles or, um, the occasional Ninja attack. Take a look for yourself in the gallery below.
Gallery: 2009 MINI Cabrio marketing materials
[Source: MINI Forum]MINI gets its marketing on for new Cabrio originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Officially Official: Mazda3 five-door hatchback gets real
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 18:41
Filed under: Wagons/Estates, Euro, Hatchbacks, Mazda, Misc. Auto Shows
Click above for high-res gallery of the Mazda3 five-door hatchback
Mazda has officially taken the wraps off its five-door hatchback version of the redesigned Mazda3 at the Bologna Motor Show today. As you can see in the gallery of new high-res pics below, the Mazda3 five-door gets the same swoopy sheetmetal as its four-door brethren, including the super happy smiley front end face. What's new is an extended roofline that drops down at a steep angle to create a wagon-esque profile. With a D-pillar that kinks up at a swept back angle, the look is very similar to that of a Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix that's been stepped on by a giant. The new cargo capacity will no doubt be appreciated by families who can put every extra cubic foot to good use, and if the current generation Mazda3 is any indication, this will also be the basis for the Mazdaspeed model.
At the moment, all the specs for the new Mazda3 five-door hatchback are for the European market, so don't expect its new 2.2L and carryover 1.6L turbo diesel engines to be available in the U.S. Europeans will also have a choice of 1.6L and 2.0L gas engines, though we expect the U.S.-spec model to offer the same 2.0L and new 2.5L four-cylinder engines as the sedan. Check out the official press release from Mazda after the jump for more details and the high-res image gallery below for more shots of the new Mazda3 five-door hatchback.
Gallery: 2010 Mazda3 Hatchback
[Source: Mazda]Continue reading Officially Official: Mazda3 five-door hatchback gets real
Officially Official: Mazda3 five-door hatchback gets real originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Production Honda Insight shown in new official image
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 18:41
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Honda
Click above for high-res version
Today we've given another glimpse of the production Honda Insight before it debuts next month at the Detroit Auto Show. Aside from the minor details (e.g., door handles and exterior mirrors) that go from concept stylized to production practical, the official photo reveals an Insight that looks nearly identical to the concept that was shown at the Paris Motor Show in October, and the Los Angeles Show two weeks ago. Honda is expecting to sell about 100,000 copies of the Priu... err, Insight in North America once it goes on sale in the spring of 2009 with a base price expected to come in below $20,000.
Gallery: Paris 08: Honda Insight Concept
Gallery: Honda Insight LIVE
[Source:Honda]
Continue reading Production Honda Insight shown in new official image
Production Honda Insight shown in new official image originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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VW shows off Scirocco Study R in Bologna
GMPT - Wed, 2008-12-03 14:30
Filed under: Concept Cars, Volkswagen, Misc. Auto Shows
Click above for high-res image gallery of the VW Scirocco Study R
Volkswagen's new Scirocco is rapidly becoming a popular canvas for customizing, and Wolfsburg itself is getting into the act. The Bologna Motor Show has been graced with the Scirocco Study R, which could be a preview of a production version called the Scirocco R20T. The Study R is a derivation of the ideas laid down by the GT24 race concept, with a sneery front end and a wing out back. The Study R is more understated in white with subdued striping, red mirrors and a nostriled hood. Power is provided by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine that twirls the cogs in a six-speed DSG gearbox. Suspension and braking systems have also been tweaked to deliver on the image's sporty promise, and a less restrictive exhaust offers some bark to underscore the bite. With the death of the R32, Volkswagen might bring the R20T to the North American market, and if it's anything like the Study R, we'll be saying R-thirty-who?
Gallery: Volkswagen Scirocco Study R
[Source: Motor Authority]VW shows off Scirocco Study R in Bologna originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Porsche delays Panamera introduction
GMPT - Tue, 2008-12-02 23:13
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchbacks, Porsche, Misc. Auto Shows
Click above for high-res image gallery of the Porsche Panamera As far as digital images go, there isn't much left to see of the new Porsche Panamera. Still, there's something special about seeing a new car in person, and the first chance the public will get to see the latest Swabian hatchback four-door grand touring sports car will be at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show in April, not at the Geneva show a month earlier as initially planned.
With Porsche pushing back the Panamera's official intro, the German sports car maker clearly acknowledges that emerging markets such as China are extremely important to its growth. Its sales doubled last year in China while falling in both America and Europe. Experts expect this trend to continue well into 2009, so Porsche will be relying heavily on the Chinese to reach its goal of 20,000 highly-profitable Panameras per year.
Gallery: 2010 Porsche Panamera
[Source: World Car Fans]Porsche delays Panamera introduction originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2010 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet unveiled just in time for winter
GMPT - Tue, 2008-12-02 23:13
Filed under: Convertibles, Geneva Motor Show, Audi
Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Audi S5 cabriolet
The Audi A5 and its V8-powered S5 sibling are considered by many to be the most beautiful Audis ever created. For some time now it's been common knowledge that an open top variant of Audi's latest coupe was coming. We'll still have to wait until the Geneva Motor Show in March to see the A5 and S5 Cabriolets in the metal, but we now have details and photos of the pair. Fortunately, unlike so many other automakers, Audi has chosen to stick with a more traditional fabric top rather than an articulated metal contraption. The soft top is lighter than metal hard tops and Audi also keeps the bulk further under control with aluminum fenders. With the top folded, the trunk still has 11.3 cu-ft of usable space; try that with a retractable hard top. Europeans will get the usual array of gas and diesel engines in the drop top A5, but here in the U.S. we'll only be getting the 2.0L TFSI four-cylinder engine or the 3.2L FSI V6 that powers the A5 Coupe. The S5 is a different story. While the S5 coupe has a 4.2L V8 that it keeps until the end of the 2010 model year, the Cabriolet will immediately get the new supercharged 3.0L TFSI V6 that recently debuted in the new S4. The 333-hp V6 can be had with either the 6-speed manual or 7-speed S-Tronic dual clutch gearbox. The A5 and S5 Cabriolet go on sale here next fall, which is ironically just about when the open-air motoring season ends in many parts of the U.S.
Gallery: 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Gallery: 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet
[Source: Audi]Continue reading 2010 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet unveiled just in time for winter
2010 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet unveiled just in time for winter originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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GM asks Congress to kickstart its heart with ambitious plan
GMPT - Tue, 2008-12-02 23:13
Filed under: Government/Legal, GM
General Motors has just revealed the plan it has submitted to Congress today, and the details show just how far the largest U.S. automaker is willing to go in order to secure bridge loans from the federal government. The plan includes selling Saab, possibly killing Saturn and scaling back Pontiac, as well as reducing dealers and shedding more workers, among other things. Here's the breakdown...
- Focus on "core brands": Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac
- Launch predominately high mileage, energy-efficient cars and crossovers
- Sell Saab, HUMMER
- Sell or kill Saturn
- Reduce Pontiac to a "niche" brand
- Trim dealerships from 6,450 to 4,700
- Reopen talks with UAW to cut manufacturing costs further
- Reduce total workforce from 96,000 to 65-75,000
- Negotiate with lenders, remove $35.6 billion in debt
In exchange for government loans, GM is also open to a government oversight board that would monitor how the money is used, as well as giving taxpayers a stake in the company. Also, not only would Rick Wagoner get his salary dropped to $1, a number of other unnamed senior execs would get pay cuts, too.
Is it all enough? Sound off in the comments after reading the official press release from GM after the jump.
[Source: GM, Automotive News - sub. req'd]Continue reading GM asks Congress to kickstart its heart with ambitious plan
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External Combustion Engine
GMPT - Tue, 2008-12-02 21:58
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Audi R8 V10 debuting in Detroit, cabrio coming in 2010
GMPT - Tue, 2008-12-02 21:10
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Sports/GTs, Supercars, Audi
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Audi R8
While other automakers are dropping out of the Detroit Auto Show left and right, Audi is heading to Motor City with guns blazing, beginning with the 2010 Audi R8 V10.
Car and Driver decided to put the rumors to rest that the updated super coupe is officially coming to Detroit, packing a 5.2-liter V10 putting out 520 hp and 398 lb.-ft. of torque. Aside from the obvious aural and performance differences, the V10-powered R8 will make use of a pair of larger dual exhaust tips rather than the V8 model's quad outlets. Expect new wheels, upgraded brakes and a few changes to the interior as well.
The oft-rumored Audi R8 Spyder will hit the European market in late 2009, with sales beginning in the U.S. sometime in 2011. According to C&D, the reason for the delayed Stateside launch is due to dealers that "have their hands full allocating coupes." Whatever that means. The R8's stylistic party pieces - it's side blades - will be shrunken down to accommodate a power-operated soft top, and the interior will carry over unchanged.
We've got more Audi goodness for you at 6 PM EST tonight, so check back in a few hours for a sneak peak of the four-ringer's plans for the Geneva Motor Show.
Gallery: Audi R8 V10 spied at quattro GmbH
Gallery: 2008 Audi R8
[Source: Car and Driver]Audi R8 V10 debuting in Detroit, cabrio coming in 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Grounded: GM cancels all corporate jet service
GMPT - Tue, 2008-12-02 21:10
Filed under: Government/Legal, GM
General Motors has an early New Years Resolution: to be more fiscally responsible when it comes to corporate travel. With six short, direct sentences (see official press release after the jump), GM has declared that its Corporate Aviation Operations are to be shuttered. It might not seem like a big deal on the surface, but there are apparently numerous contractual agreements that need to be reworked to make this a reality. First, the jets themselves need to be returned, sold or transferred to another operator. Next, after January 1st when The General pulls out, the leased facility and grounds at Detroit Metro Airport will be emptied and GM will work with airport officials to find another tenant.
Although GM suggests that the termination of its Aviation Operations is because its travel volume no longer requires its own dedicated corporate service, we're pretty sure that the ribbing Wagoner and his peers took at the hands of Congress over private jet flight had plenty to do with the decision. Expect the announcement to be part of GM's Congress-bound business plan when it's officially announced this week.
[Source: GM]Continue reading Grounded: GM cancels all corporate jet service
Grounded: GM cancels all corporate jet service originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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