Automakers Videos

Autotrader.com DRIVE's Kelli Stavast explains how automakers have accounted for mass iPod use by showing off some the the latest compatible systems.

Autotrader.com DRIVE's Tore Dietrich shows off some of the latest automakers utilizing the advantages of diesel fuel, as seen on ESPN.

Autotrader.com DRIVE's Doug Brauner shows you why automakers look to Los Angeles for style pointers, as seen on ESPN.

While hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a few years away from mass production, testing has begun with some cars already visible on the road. One automaker, General Motors, has launched a test program Project Driveway. Source General Motors

Autotrader.com DRIVE's Tore Dietrich explains how automakers are having to account for America's growing waistelines and if you will be paying for these changes.

As automakers look to curb fuel consumption, the North American International Auto Show saw the unveiling of a new electric powered concept car by General Motors GM Chevy Volt.

Reducing a vehicles aerodynamic drag can improve a cars fuel economy, say automakers.

US automakers reported double digit drops in monthly auto sales, with few signs of... 9/2008 Reuters

The Los Angeles Auto Show opened with automakers unveiling the cars of the future, a greener future. 11/2007 AP

90 sec. Yahoo! and Sun shares jump; foreign automakers could benefit from Bush's speech.

At the Detroit Auto Show, automakers unveil their stylish redesigned pickups.

This global debut underscores the importance German automakers place on the growing Chinese market.

A look at luxurious gifts brought to you by some of the world's top automakers.

90 sec. U.S. stocks recover after early slide; Automakers stall; More trouble in credit land.

U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side by side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies.........

90 sec. Production cuts at automakers contributed to the drop; Fed chief's economic assessment still boosting markets.

80 sec. Automakers to drug companies are paying close attention to Philip Morris v. Williams.

90 sec. GM reports Q4 profit; Automakers' chiefs head to Washington.

80 sec. November sales fall at Ford, rise at DaimlerChrysler; GM shares up after Kerkorian sells stake.

Faced with mounting highway fatalities in the early 1970s, the federal government ordered automakers to develop inflatable safety airbags.

90 sec. Plus analyst action on Silicon Image, Aetna, GlaxoSmithKline and Disney.

90 sec. The economic legacy of President Ford, Toyota meets with a U.S. automaker.

90 sec. U.S. car companies announce sales; Peugeot Citroen announces new targets, models; Hyundai announces strike settlement.

Reducing a vehicles aerodynamic drag can improve a cars fuel economy, say automakers. Not only can designers make it easier for a car to push through the air, automakers report drivers can also pull their weight by removing unused bike............

Sep 3 US automakers reported double digit drops in year over year auto sales, with few signs of improvement ahead.

Does Alfa Finally See Their U.S. Dreams Come True? In another example of automakers looking to partner and share synergies rather than swallow one another whole, Fiat and BMW entered into a memorandum of understanding to evaluation cooperative opportunities. They've formally agreed to talk about how, and if, they can help one another. Alfa Romeo may have the most ego wrapped up into the outcome. Desperate to get back into the U.S. car market, Alfa wants the next generation of the 147 be the...

As oil prices climb, automakers are showcasing fuel efficient technologies at the L.A. Auto Show.

US automakers reported double digit drops in monthly auto sales, with few signs of improvement ahead. September 3

automakers take the floor with the latest rides

Global automakers report August sales, and eyes are on the Gulf as surveys evaluate Gustav's impact on oil production.

EDMONTON Canada's small auto shops are warning that the cost of getting newer vehicles serviced could "skyrocket" because they say some automakers are now restricting access to vital diagnostic software. Without the software, smaller shops are forced to send some repairs to dealerships and the volume of this dealers only work will increase as more computer systems are added to new models.

Automakers are displaying their latest and best in Beijing hoping to fuel sales in a country... 4/2008 Reuters

American Automakers are beginning to produce high mileage and low emissions vehicles, but there's a catch.

Australia takes the stage, with the central bank expected to make its first interest rate cut in years and with GDP data coming later in the week. Also, Japanese automakers release U.S. sales figures. Michael Kitchen reports. Aug. 29

John Casesa, managing partner of Casesa Shapiro Group, talks with Kelsey Hubbard about the problems facing automakers as well as some of their plans to invest in India. Aug. 5

American automakers invited overseas manufacturers to a friendly truck competition in the controlled confines of General Motors 4,000 acre Michigan Proving Grounds.

U S automakers are expected to report big declines in august domestic sales. This despite stepped up incentives.

Nissan raises the stakes in the competition between other automakers to take a lead in high tech features to decrease the risk of traffic accidents. AP/Aug. 21

120 sec. Some automakers are building a virtual crash test dummy to improve car safety.

Nissan is raising the stakes in the competition between other automakers to take a lead in... 8/2008 AP

In the mid 1970s, U.S. automakers concluded that America's long romance with the convertible was a thing of the past.

Nissan is raising the stakes in the competition between other automakers to take a lead in hig tech features to decrease the risk of traffic accidents. Aug. 21

Automakers Introduce "EcoDriving" National Fuel Use/CO2 Reduction Program

Van Nuys based Superior Industries will close its Pittsburg, Kansas plant December 19. As one of the largest private employers in the region, it is expected to cut around 600 jobs. The company, which supplies aluminum wheels to major US and overseas automakers, has also canceled 90 vacant positions and will also layoff another 65 workers in other areas. In total the job cuts will reduce the companys workforce by nearly 29 percent. The changes come as the company see...

Automakers today announced EcoDriving a comprehensive, nationwide effort to save consumers money at the gas pump, reduce fuel use and cut carbon dioxide CO2 emissions. The industry also applauded California and Colorado for being the first states to support this consumer

Automakers Introduce "EcoDriving" National Fuel Use/CO2 Reduction Program

90 sec. TD Bank Financial grabs Commerce Bancorp for $8.5B; Palm disappoints with 1Q loss; Big Three automakers anticipate weak September sales.

DVD players, navigation tools, and both Hi fi and Wi fi are all becoming a big part of our cars and trucks these days, and improved technology is making it easier to afford and enjoy them. But there are several concerns. Automakers and law enforcement officials alike dont want these new info tainment options to become a distraction to

Oct. 1: Automakers are having a tough time keeping up with the consumer demand for more fuel efficient cars. NBC's Anne Thompson reports.

Japanese automakers stopped selling diesel cars in the 1990s. Nissan Motor Co.'s diesel Xtrail sports utility vehicle may change that. The Xtrail will help Nissan secure a spot in the growing fuel efficient car market where it lags Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Mitsubishi Corp., Honda and Volkswagen AG are also jumping on the bandwagon, planning releases of their own diesel vehicles by next year.

Go to MYRIDE.COM for more car videos. Pressure is coming from all directions for automakers to clean up their cars, and GM is responding with the E Flex platform, shown here in the form of the Cadillac Prrovoq.

Young, hip and technically astute that's the way Acura describes the all new 2009 TSX, but don't all automakers say just about the same thing? Hi, I'm Brian Chee and we're in San Diego, California to test drive the 2009 TSX and answer one question: is this car young and hip enough for you?

Vivek Vaidya, automotive and transport director at Frost & Sullivan, talks with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin in Singapore about the outlook for U.S. auto sales, the implications of rising demand for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and the outlook for growth at U.S. and Asian automakers.

5/7/2007 Obama said his plan encourages domestic automakers to make fuel efficient hybrid vehicles by giving them health care assistance for retirees. Federal financial assistance would cover 10 percent up to $7 billion of automakers' annual legacy health care costs through 2017, under Obama's plan, which would require automakers to invest at least half of their health care savings into technology to produce fuel efficient cars.

NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams: Automakers and Dealers Cope with Hard Times2 min Aug 8, 2008

Japanese automakers stopped selling diesel cars in the 1990s. Nissan Motor Co.'s diesel Xtrail sports utility vehicle may change that. The Xtrail will help Nissan secure a spot in the growing fuel efficient car market where it lags Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Honda and Volkswagen AG are also jumping on the bandwagon, planning releases of their own diesel vehicles by next year.

Auto Experts Predict U.S. Automakers Closing the Gap with Overseas Competitors Over the last two decades, foreign automakers have developed a reputation for producing better cars than their North American competitors, often outranking them in overall value. But the perceived notion that a foreign brand equals higher quality may be about to change. With recent signs of significant improvements, U.S. automakers seem to be on the road to a comeback. Using multiple criteria such as depreciation/ret

If you're sick of watching automakers fall all over themselves trying to be green at auto shows, then check out our coverage of the 2007 SEMA Show. Although SEMA stands for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, rarely is this equipment dedicated to burning vegetable fat or unleaded soy ohol. Instead SEMA exhibitors generally stick to the basic idea of taking production cars and trucks and turning them into custom creations that push the limits of speed, creativity...and sometimes tast...

In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show NAIAS will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and will feature world class vehicle unveilings from the industry's top automakers, unprecedented media coverage, distinctive exhibits and several special events incorporating automotive design, techno...

THE WGA to seek one on one negotiations with studios. GOOGLE grows market share in 2007. Others shrink. NBC adds Quarterlife to schedule. AUTOMAKERS to increase online ad spend to 13% in coming years. Get the full story at

A fall in oil prices helped to support Asia stocks on Wednesday, with investors cheered by the reduced burden to company costs.Australia's top investment bank Macquarie was among the top performers. The bank said it had a solid start to its fiscal year with no material credit or trading exposures.Also in Australia, the world's biggest miner BHP Billiton reported strong quarterly production gains led by copper and iron ore.But other industries, such as automakers, are suffering from wea...

The Best from the 2006 New York International Auto Show! Get an inside look at some of the most luxurious cars automakers are dreaming up, including the Bentley Arnage T, Ferrari Scagliette and the Aston Martin Vanquish S.

Nov. 16 Fresh from inking new union contracts Detroit automakers are starting the long road to profitability but 2008 could be a challenging year. In Detroit, the big three automakers are fresh from inking new contracts with their unions. But analysts say its just the beginning of a long road to profitability. A turnaround that could prove more challenging in 2008. Fred Katayama reports.

Today Judge William Sessions, a federal district court judge in Vermont, ruled against the automakers and for the Sierra Club, the states of Vermont and New York, and other environmental groups, and opened the door for states to mandate cutting global warming emissions from cars.

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCES PLANS AND ATTRACTIONS FOR 2008In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show NAIAS will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and will feature world class vehicle unveilings from the industry's top automakers, unprecedented media coverage, distinct...

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