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Henrik Fisker quits Fisker Automotive in dispute with management
… battery pack shut down while it was being tested by Consumer Reports . The company said it had reacted properly after ..... September, but suffered another setback then when Consumer Reports criticized the Karma and refused to recommend it …
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Henrik Fisker resigns as executive chairman of Fisker Automotive
… battery pack shut down while it was being tested by Consumer Reports magazine. The company said it had reacted properly ..... September, but suffered another setback then when Consumer Reports criticized the Karma and refused to recommend it …
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U.S. execs lead VW's quality quest in N.A.
… failed to win a recommendation from the magazine Consumer Reports . Trahan, who took over as Audi's head of quality ..... consistently and have all its models recommended by Consumer Reports . So far progress has been elusive; the VW brand …
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GM Seeking 200-Mile EV (3/7/13)… supplier Johnson Controls said it may sell its electronics unit. And has hired JPMorgan. To explore the moon. When consumer reports unveiled its annual top picks last week not a domestic model made the Vehicles and such areas as reliability. But …
its electronics unit. And has hired JPMorgan. To explore the moon. When consumer reports unveiled its annual top picks last week not a domestic model made the -- -- Vehicles -- -- and such areas as -
GM Raising Bet on Volt (2/28/13)… like this ever. I mean. I think it's on this. report that ever. That was CEO Dan Akerson in November. After consumer reports said 92%. Of people owning subscribers answering the survey said they would the car again. But the volt is facing …
-- report that ever. That was CEO Dan Akerson in November. After consumer reports said 92%. Of people owning subscribers answering the survey said they would -- the car again. But the volt is facing more -
GM targets 20% increase in plug-in hybrid output this year
… President Barack Obama's auto-industry bailout. Consumer Reports The Volt, chosen as 2011's North American Car ..... customers, with 92 percent of survey respondents telling Consumer Reports they would buy one again -- the second straight …
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Tesla will accelerate repayment of U.S. loan, Musk says
… drawn praise from other news outlets, such as Motor Trend magazine, which declared it the 2012 Car of the Year. Consumer Reports is currently borrowing a Model S for testing. Early indications suggest that the electric car will receive high …
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Honda's Big Comeback (2/26/13)… path is that he industry report. That's that. Like to welcome me back on this Tuesday I'm Tom Moore back. Consumer reports is out within its annual top picks list. And Honda is the big winner this time around after being absent from last …
to welcome me back -- on this Tuesday I'm Tom Moore back. Consumer reports is out within its annual top picks list. And Honda is the big winner this time around after being absent from last -
Japanese brands continue to dominate Consumer Reports' rankings
… Mazda, continue to dominate Consumer Reports ' rankings of the best light ..... the magazine's rankings. Consumer Reports , an influential shopping guide ..... system, the magazine said. Consumer Reports released the results of its …
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How to succeed by adding brands
… it has to support those," said Jeff Bartlett, Consumer Reports ' deputy online automotive editor. "They have to ..... its 2006 peak. Curiously, Scion placed last in Consumer Reports ' 2013 Brand Perception Survey, released this month …
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Ford Gives Ohio a 'Boost' (2/21/13)… economy isn't now. Take Ford's four cylinder eco boost engine Ford's investment underlines its support rose consumer reports recently said. Vehicles with small Turbo charged Indians don't have a significant edge over those with larger …
cylinder eco boost engine Ford's investment underlines its support -- -- rose consumer reports recently said. Vehicles with small Turbo charged Indians don't have a significant edge over those with larger more traditional power trains. -- -
BorgWarner may delay projects as growth slows; defends turbochargers
… federal standards for fuel mileage. Last week, Consumer Reports magazine said the benefit of the technology may be ..... mileage results depending on the type of testing Consumer Reports did and the driving styles. The company's shares …
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Magazine takes turbos to task
… sacrificing performance. But Consumer Reports dropped a fly in the turbo party ..... fuel economy is no better, Consumer Reports said. "While these engines ..... engines," said Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports ' head of automotive testing …
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Quality, market share, leasing top Ford dealers' agenda
… I expect they'll continue to get better in upgrading customer software. Ford was 27th of 28 brands in the last Consumer Reports reliability survey. What does Ford need to do to move back up? How can dealers help? What needs to happen is really …
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Toyota Profit Up 23% (2/5/13)… Caused by natural disasters in Asia. If potential obstacle for automakers try to meet higher fuel economy standards. Consumer reports that is vehicles with small turbocharged engines. Don't have a significant edge over those with larger more traditional …
If potential obstacle for automakers try to meet higher fuel economy standards. Consumer reports that is vehicles with small turbocharged engines. Don't have a significant edge over those with larger more traditional power trains. -- and -
Ford, GM turbo engine benefits overstated, Consumers Reports says
… LOS ANGELES (Bloomberg) -- Consumer Reports said its tests of turbocharged ..... the mileage is no better, Consumer Reports said. Using the U.S. Environmental ..... director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports , said in an e-mailed statement …
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Spiced up middle-aged Corolla key to Toyota profits, sales lead
… popularity of the Corolla -- described as "bland" by Consumer Reports magazine in 2012 -- has been mirrored in the company ..... on assessments at J.D. Power and Associates and Consumer Reports , the company is still facing safety recalls. Toyota …
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Nissan's Painting Prowess (2/1/13)… with their top news story. We know has again topped consumer reports survey of brand perception. And as they did last ..... rounded out the top six. All hit higher scores. Consumer reports deputy auto editor Jeff partly telling Reuters quotes …
things not with their top news story. We know has again topped consumer reports survey of brand perception. And as they did last year Ford Honda and Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz and Volvo rounded out the top six. All hit higher scores. Consumer reports deputy auto editor Jeff partly telling Reuters quotes. The -- leaders have a really strong hold another line share of the consumer. -
Ford sees surge in U.S. hybrid sales on way to annual record
… examining the industry's testing procedures for hybrid fuel economy after facing criticism by reviewers such as Consumer Reports . The C-Max and Fusion hybrids are both rated at 47 miles (76 kilometers) per gallon in highway driving.
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For new EVs, kudos amid the clobbering
… Electric and Mitsubishi i-MiEV released last week, Consumer Reports took issue with the Ford's cramped rear seat and ..... miles per kWh -- the most energy-efficient car Consumer Reports has tested. "But in almost every other way, the …
