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Blue Bird Corp., an institution in central Georgia as well as in motor vehicles, has agreed to sell a large piece of its business to California-based Complete Coach Works. Changing hands in the agreement announced Monday are the units making commercial coaches, motor homes and recreational vehicles in Fort Valley, but it is a deal that potentially boosts operations on both sides of Blue Bird ...

A suspicious man was reported observed in the parking lot of a local day-care center, police say.

DETROIT, July 16 -- In its quest to improve teenage driver safety in America, AutoWeek magazine will host its inaugural Teen Driving Safety Summit, in partnership with Dodge, on August 28, 2007, at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich.

All over the country, people who own certain types of 2001 Chrysler vehicles are complaining of a serious defect in their cars and trucks, cracking dashboards.

White County Ford & Chrysler is celebrating the first anniversary of its establishment. A Carmi man was injured in a roadside assault over the weekend. Entries for this year's White County Fair talent contest are due this week.

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A De Soto woman is dead after a head-on collision Saturday morning on Route Z, according to a report by the Highway Patrol. Authorities said a westbound Ford Explorer driven by Michael C. Clark, 20, of Hillsboro, failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and crossed the centerline near Cherry Lane. The Explorer struck an eastbound Chrysler New Yorker driven by Michael P. Ogden, 61, of De Soto. ...

July 16 (Bloomberg) -- The $40,000 blue Chevy Silverado pickup that Justin Crenshaw bought last month in Oklahoma City had one built-in feature that Kent Hickman's new Toyota Tundra lacked: the health-care tab for retired factory workers.

BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. auto parts maker Lear Corp. said on Monday its shareholders voted down a buyout offer from an affiliate of billionaire investor Carl Icahn, rejecting the board's recommendation.

Do not "erase the history or clear all codes. Then drive directly to the emissions testing facility" because you will be wasting your money. The mechanic inspecting your vehicle will tell you to come back in a couple days because not all of the codes will have passed through.

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Leaders of the United Auto Workers Union sit down with officials from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler this week. The current labor contract expires on Sept. 14, and negotiators have their work cut out for them in drafting a new agreement that workers will approve and the automakers can afford.

Illinois State Police investigators are investingating a two-vehicle crash that killed a motorcycle passenger near Pere Marquette state park Sunday morning when a van turned left in front of the Harley Davidson.

Soaring more than 1,200 feet in the sky, a symbol of New York offers breathtaking views and a lighthouse for the city. Now, the Empire State Building is celebrating its 75th birthday.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will pay fines for not wearing a helmet and not having a motorcycle license. The other driver failed to yield the right of way, police say.

MIAMI, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ground was broken today for a facility that, when completed, will be the most environmentally-friendly automobile dealership in the country.

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While attention has been focused on the expected closing of the Chrysler plant, another large Newark area employer is adding jobs. Medical test manufacturer DadeBehring this week unveiled an expansion at its operations in Glasgow that includes projections for an additional 90 jobs.

As the Newark area struggles with the expected idling of the Chrysler plant, a multinational company may hold the key to the future of the region as a center for research and development.

DETROIT -- Dave Villwock has enjoyed the pinnacle of success in unlimited hydroplane racing with the biggest, baddest, most highly financed team in the sport, the Miss Budweiser team.

July 16 (Bloomberg) -- The $40,000 blue Chevy Silverado pickup that Justin Crenshaw bought last month in Oklahoma City had one built-in feature that Kent Hickman's new Toyota Tundra lacked: the health-care tab for retired factory workers.

To quell fears of substandard quality for products sourced from its Chinese partner Chery Auto, Chrysler personnel will be on hand in China early in the development and manufacturing phases to ensure that the cars meet global quality and safety standards.

July 16 (Bloomberg) -- The $40,000 blue Chevy Silverado pickup that Justin Crenshaw bought last month in Oklahoma City had one built-in feature that Kent Hickman's new Toyota Tundra lacked: the health-care tab for retired factory workers.

Chrysler Group , Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have lost tens of billions of dollars, slashed tens of thousands of jobs and watched their market share plunge to a record low perilously close to 50 per cent.

It was the 99th running of the Chrysler Jeep Superstores Gold Cup unlimited hydroplane race Sunday, the most venerable event in motor sports. But for Miss Elam driver Dave Villwock, the magic number was six -- as in the sixth time he has won the Super Bowl of power boat racing.

Chrysler Group, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have lost tens of billions of dollars and watched their market share plunge

Chrysler Group , Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have lost tens of billions of dollars, slashed tens of thousands of jobs and watched their market share plunge to a record low perilously close to 50 per cent.

I have had several problems with the serpentine belt slipping off in wet weather conditions. I have had the belt replaced as well as the pulley and still have issues. I am afraid to drive my own car in the rain due to being stranded on the highway twice from this issue.

For starters, the front brakes and rotors had to be replaced at 36,000 miles. Since it was a used car I assumed the previous owner's driving habits were the cause, but since then have heard of other brake issues with Chrysler products. The head gasket blew at ~60,000 miles, a $1,000 repair.

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Harold Dunn, 75, is a retired automotive engineer who worked for Ford Motor Co. He is married and has seven children and 18 grandchildren. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Lawrence Tech and a master's degree in automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute. Dunn is involved in the Constitution Party (formerly U.S. Taxpayers Party) and is a member of We the People and ...

In the five years of Chrysler’s Mopar skunkworks program, where designers are given carte blanche with existing production vehicles, the biggest idea to make it into mainstream production is the Sky Slider full-length retractable canvas roof on the new 2008 Jeep Liberty.

I don't mean to be difficult, but I'll be ordering off the menu tonight. I'll take a main course of Corvette engine with a side order of Volvo blind-spot detection. For dessert, Lincoln's cooled seats, with Chrysler's new cup holder in a doggy bag to keep my drink just right on the way home.

A new book chronicles the history of every engine built by Chrysler Corp. from 1922 through 1998. The history begins with the six-cylinder engine Walter P. Chrysler developed when he was working for Maxwell Motor Corp. The lightweight, high-compression engine powered the first Chrysler Corp. vehicle, the 1924 Chrysler Six.

DETROIT -- Chrysler Group will reduce the sticker prices on its new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans by an average of $2,000 while adding features, the company said Thursday.

H&N photos by Todd E. Swenson Edward Menges, 82, sits in his 1947 Chrysler Town and Country at the Kruise of Klamath at Modoc Field on Saturday. Menges is the original owner of the classic car.

A large group of faithful Chrysler fans invaded Knoxville for a day of muscle cars.

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A De Soto woman is dead after a head-on collision Saturday morning on Route Z, according to a report by the Highway Patrol. Authorities said a westbound Ford Explorer driven by Michael C. Clark, 20, of Hillsboro, failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and crossed the centerline near Cherry Lane. The Explorer struck an eastbound Chrysler New Yorker driven by Michael P. Ogden, 61, of De Soto. ...

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WASHINGTON, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) announced today that it will continue its partnership with the National Association of Minority Media Executives (NAMME) to fund the Chrysler Group/NAMME Fellowship for a third consecutive year.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The chairman of Cerberus Capital Management, the company acquiring Chrysler Group, told an audience in Michigan this week that he believes in the automaker's turnaround plan and intends to make the Cerberus ownership of Chrysler a long-term relationship.

I've only had it for a month, but it's been absolutely trouble free. Okay, so I've always wanted a convertible. I actually rented two convertibles in the last year so I could decide if I really wanted one or it was a passing fancy. The first rental was a 2006 Mustang convertible.

LONDON, July 13 (newratings.com) - The US unit of DaimlerChrysler AG ( DCX.ETR ), Chrysler Group, Thursday announced that its new generation of Dodge and Chrysler minivans, which go on sale this fall, will have a reduced sticker price and new features.

Chrysler Group will reduce the sticker prices on its 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans an average of $2,000 while adding features, the company said yesterday.

What we drove: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited convertible, a two-door, four-passenger convertible with a 3.

WINDSOR, Ont.–Chrysler says its 2008 minivans will have lower prices and more standard features than previous models.

Chrysler Group will reduce the sticker prices on its new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans by an average of $2,000 while adding features...

Warren-based event-marketing firm H.B. Stubbs Cos. has been given the Chrysler Group contract for program management of all “A” and “B” level auto shows across the country.

BIRMINGHAM -- The Chrysler Group will cut the prices of its redesigned 2008 minivans by as much as $3,585 even as it adds more features, in a bid to eliminate hefty discounting and grab new buyers.

Eric Shackleton July 12, 2007 - 7:06 p.m. TORONTO (CP) - Chrysler is lowering the prices and adding more standard features to its 2008 minivan lineup in hopes of boosting its presence in the marketplace, the company said Thursday.

Chrysler Group will reduce the sticker prices on its new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans by an average of $2,000 while adding features at the same time, the company said Thursday.

DETROIT -- Chrysler Group will reduce the sticker prices on its new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans by an average of $2,000 while adding features at the same time, the company said...

Chrysler Group will reduce the sticker prices on its new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans by an average of $2,000 while adding features, the company said Thursday.

DETROIT — Chrysler Group announced today it has lowered the prices an average of $2,000 and added standard features to its fifth-generation 2008 minivans that go on sale in September.

DETROIT -- Chrysler Group will reduce the sticker prices on its new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans by an average of $2,000 while adding features at the same time, the company said...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The chairman of Cerberus Capital Management, the company acquiring Chrysler Group, told an audience in Michigan this week that he believes in the automaker's turnaround plan and intends to make the Cerberus ownership of Chrysler a long-term relationship.

2008 lineup will have lower prices and more standard features, company says

DETROIT — Chrysler Group announced today it has lowered the prices an average of $2,000 and added standard features to its fifth-generation 2008 minivans that go on sale in September.

WINDSOR, Ont. — Chrysler Group says its 2008 minivan lineup will have lower prices and more standard features than previous models.

WINDSOR, Ont. (CP) - Chrysler says its 2008 minivan lineup will have lower prices and more standard features than previous models.

The Chrysler Group announced Thursday that its new Dodge and Chrysler minivans, which will begin hitting the showrooms this August and September, will have thousands of dollars in extra content and cost thousands less than current models.

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A Chrysler LHS went underneath a semi-truck injuring the car’s driver, a woman in her 60s, shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, according to Chief Deputy Vic Watson of the Minidoka County Sheriff's Department.

-- All-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE model offers consumers $2,070 better value than its predecessor at $1,950 lower U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) -- All-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT model offers $2,015 more content at an MSRP that is $970 less than its predecessor -- All-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country LX model offers an MSRP that is $3,585 lower ...

Manuel T. Engel is a Chrysler Jazz Award WINNER, 14th Annual BILLBOARD World Songwriting Contest WINNER - Composer/Pianist/Producer.A classically trained and internationally renowned musician, combining the classic influences of Miles Davis with the breakthrough techniques of visionaries like John Cage and Sun Ra.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) today announced U.S. pricing for the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town&Country arriving in dealerships this fall.

Chrysler Group today announced U.S. pricing for the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country arriving in dealerships this fall. With 35 new or improved features, a new 4.0 liter V-6 engine mated to a minivan-first six-speed transaxle, more standard equipment including standard all-row side curtain air bags and Electronic Stability Program and an average U.S.

o Chery and Chrysler Group forge new model of international cooperation o Agreement called win-win for both automakers BEIJING, July 3 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda joined Chery Automobile Co. Chairman and President Yin Tongyue today to finalize the highly anticipated cooperative agreement between the two automakers. Chinese governmental authorities from the State Development ...

Chrysler will cut the price of its redesigned 2008 minivans by as much as $3,585 while adding features, Bloomberg News reported today.

By ERIC RANSOM There was one car the valets weren't allowed to touch when it rolled up to the National Cowboys of Color Museum in southeast Fort Worth. The Chrysler stretch limo contained Michael Irvin, his wife and their friends as the former Cowboy and soon-to-be Pro Football Hall of Famer came to be honored by the museum. "It's such an honor to be considered for the Hall of Fame, as I get ...

Cerberus Capital Management LP Chairman John Snow addresses the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday in Rochester, Mich. Snow said the U.S. auto industry is ready for a turnaround, and Cerberus has no plans to sell Chrysler once the acquisition is finalized.

After the separation of Chrysler, there will be an extraordinary DaimlerChrysler shareholder meeting to decide on the future direction of the company and its future name.

ROCHESTER, Mich. - The chairman of the private equity firm that is buying Chrysler Group said this afternoon it will fix and keep the automaker and has no plans to sell it off.

Less than two weeks before contract talks begin with General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler Group, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger had his game face on Wednesday.

ROCHESTER, Mich. — The chairman of the private equity firm that is buying Chrysler said Wednesday it will fix and hold the troubled automaker and has no plans to sell it off.

DETROIT -- The chairman of Cerberus Capital Management said Wednesday that the private-equity giant is committed to restoring Chrysler to profitability and has no plans to sell the U.S. automaker.

The chairman of the private equity firm that is buying Chrysler said Wednesday the firm will fix and hold the troubled automaker and has no plans to sell it off.

What's in my bag? Charley Hoffman Age: 30 / Lives: Las Vegas / Story: His first win was at the 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in his second year on the PGA Tour.

Chrysler's new SUV is so bulked-up, so aggressively styled, that it's almost a caricature - but it has the go to back the show, says DAVE ABRAHAMS.

The turnaround plan that Chrysler laid out in February was one of the key things that made it attractive to Cerberus Capital, the private-equity firm that will soon own it. And Chrysler will continue following that plan with its current leadership intact, says John Snow, chairman of Cerberus and former Treasury secretary.

John W. Snow, the chairman of the firm that is buying Chrysler, said that a bill to raise fuel economy standards could devastate the American auto industry.

Cerberus Capital Management LP is on track to conclude its $7.4 billion acquisition of Chrysler Group, DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said on Wednesday.

A Cobb County couple has reached a court settlement with DaimlerChrysler after the death of their 16-month-old son.

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger used the solidarity between labor and civil rights groups to urge NAACP delegates Wednesday to fight against labor practices at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and for universal health care.

John Snow, Chairman of Cereberus Capital Management and former Secretary of the Treasury, delivers the keynote address to the Detroit Economic Club in Rochester, Michigan.

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At a meeting of the Detroit Economic ClubCerberus Capital Management chairman John Snow said a sale of Chrysler quote isnt even on the radar screen.

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2007; John Snow, chairman of the company buying Chrysler and former U.S. Treasury Secretary, will discuss the role of private equity in U.S. manufacturing and the global economy at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, July 18.

The chairman of the private equity firm that is buying Chrysler will fix and hold the troubled automaker and has no plans to sell it off. Former Treasury Secretary John Snow, who is chairman of Cerberus Capital Management LP , said the U.S. auto industry is poised for a turnaround.

The bigger the ego, the wilder the ride. Companies led by narcissistic CEOs tend to make more frequent strategy changes and larger acquisitions, according to a new study by Penn State University researchers.

John Snow, the chairman of the private equity firm that is buying Chrysler, said on Wednesday higher fuel economy standards threatens future of the domestic auto industry.

The chairman of the private equity firm that is buying Chrysler said Wednesday it will fix and hold the troubled automaker and has no plans to sell it off.

DETROIT -- The chairman of the private equity firm that is buying DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group today said he supported tougher fuel economy standards for the nation's vehicles but said some proposals have been too stringent.

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July 11 (Bloomberg) -- DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, said there's no delay in the sale of the unprofitable Chrysler division amid investor concern that financing for the deal may fall through.

DETROIT -- A top United Auto Workers official involved in the upcoming labor negotiations with the Chrysler Group today described the talks as "no better, no worse than any other contract talks."

A Chrysler LHS went underneath a semi-truck injuring the car’s driver, a woman in her 60s, shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, according to Chief Deputy Vic Watson of the Minidoka County Sheriff's Department.

July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Loans used to finance leveraged buyouts are the riskiest in at least nine months on speculation that losses on subprime mortgage securities will spread to other markets, according to traders of credit-default swaps.

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State Police at Towanda are investigating a fire that broke out on a hay wagon at 3 p.m. Tuesday on Ammerman Road at Goose Hollow Road in Sheshequin Township.

A De Soto woman is dead after a head-on collision Saturday morning on Route Z, according to a report by the Highway Patrol. Authorities said a westbound Ford Explorer driven by Michael C. Clark, 20, of Hillsboro, failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and crossed the centerline near Cherry Lane. The Explorer struck an eastbound Chrysler New Yorker driven by Michael P. Ogden, 61, of De Soto. ...

John Snow, chairman of the company buying Chrysler and former U.S. Treasury Secretary, will discuss the role of private equity in U.S. manufacturing and the global economy at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, July 18.

John Snow, chairman, Cerberus Capital Management, L.C. will be addressing the Detroit Economic Club at 12:30 p.m.

July 11 (Bloomberg) -- DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, said there's no delay in the sale of the unprofitable Chrysler division amid investor concern that financing for the deal may fall through.

John Snow, chairman, Cerberus Capital Management, L.C. will be addressing the Detroit Economic Club at noon.

DaimlerChrysler has rebuffed rumours that the sale of Chrysler to Cerberus will be delayed amid investor concern that financing for the deal may fall through.

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Chrysler has announced its future plans for the South African market after its recent split with Mercedes-Benz.

Derby police officers are looking for a 17- or 18-year-old man who they say was seen jumping out of a stolen Ford F-150 late Tuesday morning. Lt. Jimmy Queen with the Derby Police Department said the man fled the vehicle after Wichita Police tried to pull it over in the 1900 block of Everett. He is described as being 5-foot-7, about 130 pounds with brown hair. The truck is one of eight ...

Marin Independent Journal A Vacaville man accused of sexually assaulting a Terra Linda woman during a home invasion robbery in June was arraigned Tuesday in Marin County Superior Court on nine felony counts. Victor Lamar Davis Jr., 24, was arrested in San Diego on July 3 on suspicion of rape in the San Rafael case.

"It is a car, every one has problems, but overall this car is my love!" What things have gone wrong with the car?

SESSER - Six people were injured in a three-vehicle crash that occurred at 4:40 p.m. Monday.

(06/30/07) TROY, (DETROIT) MICH. - James E. Queen, group vice-president for Global Engineering at General Motors Corp. (GM) has been named the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Executive Leadership Award by the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers International (SPE®). Queen will receive his award at the 37th-annual SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Gala on November 7, 2007 at ...

July 11 (Bloomberg) -- DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, said there's no delay in the sale of the unprofitable Chrysler division amid investor concern that financing for the deal may fall through.

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July 11 (Bloomberg) -- DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's fifth-largest carmaker, said there's no delay in the sale of the unprofitable Chrysler division amid trader concern that financing of the transaction hit a roadblock.

Two Allegany County residents were fatally injured in a head-on collision on U.S. Route 220 Tuesday, in which one of the vehicles burst into flames upon impact.

Automotive part manufacturer Dana announced on Friday it has reached a four-year agreement with United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers to transfer retiree health care and long-term disability liabilities to two health care trust funds, generally known as voluntary employer benefit associations, the New York Times reports (Maynard, New York Times, 7/7). [click link for full article]

The murder trial of a man accused of gunning down Fresno businessman Sabastian Caradonna in front of his wife began Tuesday, with the defense attorney telling jurors that they will have to decipher a whodunit case.

PARIS, July 11 (Reuters) - European stocks dropped on Wednesday, retreating for a second consecutive session after signs the crisis affecting the U.S. high-risk mortgages sector was worsening, fuelling worries about the economy.

Private equity and hedge funds will be in the spotlight again Wednesday as two congressional committees hold hearings on whether they should be more regulated.

A 57-year-old woman, charged with felony possession of a stolen car used to drive her daughter to a motel to perform sexual acts for money, was sentenced Tuesday to an eight-month jail term and three years probation.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. ( Map , News ) - A 57-year-old woman, charged with felony possession of a stolen car used to drive her daughter to a motel to perform sexual acts for money, was sentenced Tuesday to an eight-month jail term and three years probation.

BULLHEAD CITY - While one salesman calls Bullhead City a “truck town,” most local car dealers say fuel-efficiency has become an increasing concern for new car buyers.

Friday, July 13, 2007 At 9:00 a.m. Henderson Park Pit Area Opens Thunder On Detroit River Weekend DETROIT, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Kilpatrick will test-drive...

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The National Anthem cued up, and the driver of the No. 00 climbed up on the dash, through a hole once protected by a windshield. He stood up straight, like the oil drum atop his jalopy's roof, labeled "Whoop A - -" in glaring yellow paint.

Christopher Millet, of South Kitsap, was killed in an early morning vehicle collision Sunday. Mike Hayter, 25, of Bremerton, and Stephen Andrews, 21, of Central Kitsap, sustained injuries and were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Mayor Kilpatrick will test-drive an Offshore Pro Series powerboat -- which range from 39 to 44 feet in length and are powered by automotive or turbine engines up to 3,700 horsepower -- Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. to kick start the 2007 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup Weekend.

Relatives say they are trying to rebuild their "shattered family" after the Fourth of July crash that killed an Aurora couple and their 4-year-old son.

When the Big Three sit down later in July to hammer out a contract with workers, reducing health care costs is expected to be Job No. 1 for the automakers.

NEW CASTLE -- Angie Goodman has been added to the Republican ticket as a candidate for New Castle City Council. Goodman, a 1989 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and Purdue University, is a speech and English teacher at Delta High School.

The pickup truck discount fight has escalated as General Motors Corp. announced increased rebates and more low-interest financing options in an effort to boost sales that sagged in June.

He was just thinking about it; She said, "let's do it."

The Derby Police Department said two of eight vehicles reported stolen sometime before Monday morning from the Rusty Eck car dealership in Derby have been recovered. Derby police found that eight vehicles and nine dealership tags, worth more than $160,000, had been stolen from the dealership at 2012 N. Nelson. Still missing are a 2004 cream-colored Lincoln, a 2004 blue Volkswagen Jetta, a 2005 ...

Gov. Jennifer Granholm says Tuesday she's headed next month to Germany and Sweden on a foreign investment mission. And like Pavlov's dog, the state Republican Party dutifully slams her for taking a "European vacation" while "Michigan burns."

RAPID CITY — Williston, N.D., claimed a pair of one-run wins against the Rapid City Post 22 split squad and varsity, but needed extra innings on a hot Monday afternoon to get the job done.

Excitement is building and committee members are preparing for the Third Annual 2nd Lt. Andrew Torres Memorial Golf Tournament to be held next Monday, July 9, at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club.

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WAUKESHA COUNTY Eagle fire chief resigns; town starts search Eagle - Less than one year...

About 20 local coffee merchants trickled into Ronnoco Coffee Co. in the Central West End for a brainstorming session on a recent Monday night.

The streets of downtown Golden, Colo., will shine even brighter when the Mopar® Big Block Party rolls into town this Thursday, July 12. Mopar Big Block party attendees will witness the revealing of the striking gold "tribute" paint scheme that Gary Scelzi will carry on his Mopar/Oakley Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car at the 28th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals, scheduled for July 13-15 at Bandimere ...

MILWAUKEE COUNTYPolice seek robber who claimed to have bombMilwaukee police are looking for a man they think robbed two Milwaukee financial institutions in the past month with a purported bomb.

POLICE struck the jackpot when they arrested a youth with a stolen mobile phone showing images of him with stolen vehicle tyres and rims valued at $7000.

A Montrose woman suspected in the kidnapping of her sons has been spotted west of Denver.

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Relatives say they are trying to rebuild their "shattered family" after the Fourth of July crash that killed an Aurora couple and their 4-year-old son.

Police recovered a rented 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser late Thursday afternoon that had been stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Gilchrist Avenue sometime between Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29.

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Military contractor General Dynamics said Tuesday it has appointed Mark Roualet to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its land systems division.

Opal-RT announces eMEGAsim, a real-time, hardware-in-the-loop solution for the simulation of power and energy distribution systems.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 10, 2007 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star(R) dealers sold a new June record of 11,245 Certified Pre-owned Vehicles (CPOV), an increase of 11 percent over June 2006 sales of 10,127 units.

A Chrysler LHS went underneath a semi-truck injuring the car’s driver, a woman in her 60s, shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, according to Chief Deputy Vic Watson of the Minidoka County Sheriff's Department.

A De Soto woman is dead after a head-on collision Saturday morning on Route Z, according to a report by the Highway Patrol. Authorities said a westbound Ford Explorer driven by Michael C. Clark, 20, of Hillsboro, failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and crossed the centerline near Cherry Lane. The Explorer struck an eastbound Chrysler New Yorker driven by Michael P. Ogden, 61, of De Soto. ...

WILBRAHAM Feeling stressed? Bored? Depressed? Writing may be the activity that can save your life. That's what author Chrysler Szarlan believes. A former resident of the Hill Towns (like Cummington and Windsor), Szarlan said that she's been writing forever. She produced her first poetry at age five.

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Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star® dealers sold a new June record of 11,245 Certified Pre-owned Vehicles , an increase of 11 percent over June 2006 sales of 10,127 units.

It also boosts Ford, citing the prospect of labor victories.

CHICAGO, July 10 (Reuters) - Appaloosa Management LP and Delphi Corp. are in talks on an equity plan that would have many elements similar to a deal the bankrupt auto parts maker recently canceled, Appaloosa said on Tuesday.

Snap-on Inc. said Monday that it added another independent director to its board with the appointment of automotive industry veteran James Holden.

An activist shareholder wants these five things to change ASAP.

Eric Jackson submits: As a Motorola shareholder, Im calling on other institutional and individual shareholders to join me in standing up and being part of a Plan B solution for positive and much-needed change at the 79 year old American institution.

Chinese-made autos are coming to the U.S., but recent quality concerns could make buyers choose safe cars over cheap ones

The Chrysler Group has achieved growing sales in markets outside the US in the second quarter of 2007. From April to June, Chrysler sold 159,993 vehicles outside the US, an increase of 10.2% compared to the same period in 2006.

Delphi Corp. said yesterday it has scrapped its agreement with a group of investors that was going to kick in up to $3.4 billion to help the struggling auto parts maker emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Eric Jackson submits: As a Motorola shareholder, Im calling on other institutional and individual shareholders to join me in standing up and being part of a Plan B solution for positive and much-needed change at the 79 year old American institution.

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Aurora police released 911 recordings Monday of witnesses of a multi-vehicle crash that killed three members of a family driving home from a fireworks show on the Fourth of July.

Young Tyler O'Neil is making progress as he recuperates at a Denver hospital from the car wreck that killed his parents and brother on the Fourth of July.

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger expressed a more open position toward working with private-equity firms in a Monday radio interview, saying the key is "finding the ones you can work with."

What: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Who: An automotive celebration for collectors and admirers alike When: July 12 and 26, 6 - 9 p.m. (continues every other Thursday through Aug 23) Where: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr. in Auburn Hills (off I-75 at exit 78) Details: -- All makes and models are welcome, rain or shine, to the Museum's spacious grounds -- Guests can ...

The United Auto Workers union and General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler will start negotiating new four-year contracts this summer.

The United Auto Workers could end up taking responsibility for billions of dollars of retiree health care costs if Detroit's Big Three automakers can make the costly and complex transfer enticing for the union in this summer's contract talks.

HAZEL PARK -- The Hazel Park Harness Raceway will no longer store new Chrysler car products on the 120-acre site.

As the chairman of the auto parts maker Magna International, Frank Stronach?s management style has both enriched and alienated shareholders.

Delphi Corp. said Monday it ended a $3.4 billion financing deal with a private-equity firm to take the U.S. auto supplier out of bankruptcy protection.

The Delphi Corporation said that it had terminated a $3.4 billion financing plan to bring the company out of bankruptcy protection but that it expects to sign a new deal this month.

Chinese-made autos are coming to the U.S., but recent quality concerns could make buyers choose safe cars over cheap ones

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Young Tyler O'Neil is making progress as he recuperates at a Denver hospital from the car wreck that killed his parents and brother on the Fourth of July.

It leaks oil. Cruise Control doesn't work. Front passenger side power seat dosen't work. Ignition light won't light up even after a new bulb. Front passenger side power window moter had a broken gear replaced for $20.

Washington DC July 9, 2007; The AIADA newletter reported that last week Chrysler announced that it will sell a small, inexpensive car built by Chinese automaker in the U.S. by 2009. The car is expected to cost about $10,000.

A Chrysler LHS went underneath a semi-truck injuring the car’s driver, a woman in her 60s, shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, according to Chief Deputy Vic Watson of the Minidoka County Sheriff's Department.

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DETROIT -- Harkening back to its historic past while hinting at new things to come, "The New Chrysler" is prepping a monthlong corporate campaign telling consumers, dealers and the investment community to "Get ready for the next 100 years," per sources.

The Delphi Corporation said that it had terminated a $3.4 billion financing plan to bring the company out of bankruptcy protection but that it expects to sign a new deal this month.

Delphi says it scrapped plans with Cerberus that would have pulled it from chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The United Auto Workers Retiree Group will meet Tuesday, July 10, at 10 a.m. at the Pipefitters Union Hall, 121 Spring St., Johnson City. All retired employees or surviving spouses from General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, AMC and Delphi are urged to attend.