This Week in Cars: 11.1.2009 – 11.7.2009
November 6, 2009 by Colin Bird
11.2.2009:
- AutoBird Blog debuts – bugs and all (Internet Explorer 8 issues almost fixed!)
- Ford earns nearly $1 billion in Q3 2009 [link]
- UAW votes down Ford concession package that would have brought labor costs in line with Chrysler and GM [link]
11.3.2009:
- Ford/GM/Hyundai gain market share in October [link]
- GM decides to keep Opel; German government furious [link]
- Honda launches its hideous Accord Crosstour [link]
11.4.2009:
- Chrysler unveils its 5 year plan [link]
- New “My Name Is Ram: My Tank Is Full” ads debut during Word Series [link]
11.5.2009:
- Certified used-car sales rescue dealers [link]
- Toyota reaches adjusted profit for Q3 2009 [link]
- Toyota exits Formula One racing [link]
- Ford introduces inflatable seat belts [link]
11.6.2009:
- Ford Explorer to be first Ford with inflatable seat belts [link]
- Workers end strike at Indian supplier to GM, Ford [link]
Funnies of the Week:
The Onion:
Ford Unveils New Car For Cash-Strapped Buyers: The 1993 Taurus
