Ford looks to cut back dealership numbers
Detroit Free Press – an aggressive effort to reduce the number of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealerships in 18 markets — including Detroit, the But automakers typically have difficulty persuading dealers to voluntarily close their stores, which provide robust profits to

Toyota tops in dependability study
Warren Tribune Chronicle – DETROIT Automakers continued to make strides in a closely watched vehicle dependability study, with mainstream brands closing in on luxury nameplates, J.D. Power and Associates said Wednesday. Japan s Toyota Motor Corp. won top honors in eight

Ford to Focus on N. America Turnaround
Associated Press – DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is trying to stay focused on its North American turnaround amid a drumbeat of bad news this But Japanese automakers continue to add pressure. Last month, U.S. sales at Ford, GM and DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group

Hybrid owners get lobby
Detroit News – Could Detroit possibly still not be getting the message? Even as Toyota and other automakers respond to the public’s clear appetite for increased fuel efficiency, U.S. automakers are actually introducing heavier and heavier cars that gulp gasoline

Ford,GM falling behind in profits
Pasadena Star-News – And it isn’t the only trend bedevilling Detroit. Big 3 sales are lagging at home, too. Last month, for the first time The shrinkage of the Big 3 is occurring as automakers confront customer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Japanese