By letting Chrysler build the Routan-based on the Chrysler minivan-the German company was able to accelerate its offering in the market. ArticlePublished: 12/1/2008
Once the playground of exotic car makers, the definition of a niche vehicle has expanded to include image vehicles for mainstream OEMs, and specialist models produced on high-volume platforms. ArticlePublished: 12/1/2008
Even though the market is down--yes, even for Toyota--the company is introducing a new model with a new nameplate: the Venza. ArticlePublished: 12/1/2008
They call it a "luxury utility vehicle." Sure, it can crawl over rocks. And it can tow plenty. But fundamentally, this is a luxo-cruiser, first and foremost, with seating for eight. You could select the optional 19-speaker Mark Levinson system and b... ArticlePublished: 2/1/2008
In the automotive industry, on your typical parts, you have a lot of short welds,” says Craig Jennings, president of Motoman Inc. (www.motoman.com; West Carrolton, OH). He then ticks off examples of arc-welded part: seat frames, mufflers, susp... ArticlePublished: 6/1/2007