Automakers take shine to dull finishes
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You can get a matte finish on your photos or your cell phone, so why not on your car? Dull was the new shiny at last month's North American Auto Show in Detroit, where at least eight cars from General Motors Corp., Lamborghini, Audi and others sported a gleam-free matte finish. It's a trend likely to show up more and more as drivers seek to differentiate their vehicles.
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The record rise of the euro against the dollar hangs over the big U.S. automakers, whose returns from European operations in particular have shrunk due to the weaker U.S. currency.
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U.S automakers face a widening gap in profitability per vehicle compared to their major Japanese rivals because of missed design opportunities, heavy discounting and high labor costs, a study released on Monday said.
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The days when Henry Ford could offer one model of car in one color are long gone.
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Indian automakers are plagued by a shortage of skilled workers, inferior product quality and deficient highway infrastructure, among other challenges.
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Germany, with its high costs, reluctant consumers and restive auto workers, has become a major drag on the country's two largest carmakers, DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen, which both reported mixed earnings on ...
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Things got ugly in the aftermarket yesterday.
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Science & environment: Mixed messages at Motown as Japan heralds leaner era while US carmakers seek to bulk up bottom line
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A convergence of trends is making the industry look a little ragged.
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Ever wonder how one auto sells over another? Sneak a peek at the industry's biggest winners and losers.
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Carmakers wasted no time trying to  show off their new-found &quot;green&quot; credentials -- as well as  their glittering profits -- at the start of the Frankfurt  International Motor Show (IAA) on Tuesday.
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Customized cars that use commercial logos as a creative palette.
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The record rise of the euro against the  dollar hangs over the big U.S. automakers, whose returns from  European operations in particular have shrunk due to the weaker  U.S. currency.
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - Shares of leading automakers closed on a positive note Thursday, one day after General Motors and Ford Motor posted soggy sales results for August and announced plans to scale back production.
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Qualifying for the Pepsi 400 was washed out Friday, leaving several teams out of the seasonâs second race at NASCARâs most storied track.
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The Big Three U.S. automakers on Monday  showcased glittering new car models and other hot wheels at the  annual North American International Auto Show, but their  foreign rivals cast a long shadow over the glitz.
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Though they have operations in every corner of the globe, U.S. automakers are only now introducing cars with foreign pedigrees.