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DETROIT - Chrysler Group LLC is getting back into the leasing business in an effort to boost sales, but don’t expect a return to the inexpensive lease deals of the past. The automaker announced in a statement Wednesday that it will resume leasing for all2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models starting Thursday, and it will offer some special deals on selected vehicles through Sept. 30. Chrysler brand CEO Peter Fong said in the statement that leases will give more options to consumers and will be competitive with the U.S.auto market. The leases will be underwritten by Chrysler’s new preferred lender, GMAC Financial Services. Toyota plans $1 billion marketing push 09/22/2009
NEW YORK - Toyota Motor Corp. will pour $1 billion into a major U.S. marketing campaign in the fourth quarter, as the Japanese automaker bets on a recovery in the ailing auto markethere. The sum is "more than we've spent before" in the period, spokesman Irv Miller said. The fourth quarter is typically a strong sales season for automakers, who often launch big end-of-the-year promotions to drum up sales of new model-year vehicles. Toyota rolls out its "Toyotathon" marketing and sales blitz in November. "We see the economy is starting to strengthen a bit," Miller said. "We've stopped playing defense. It's time to go on the offense." Get inside scoop The American giant car manufacturer, will go to 24-hour operations at factories in Kansas, Michigan and Indiana to handle an expected increase in demand and to make up for production lost from a large-scale factory consolidation announced earlier in the year. The automaker says it will add a third shift at its Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kan., in January. That will be followed in March or April by third shifts at factories in Delta Township, Mich., near Lansing, and Fort Wayne, Ind. About 2,400 production workers will be recalled as a result of the added shifts, and another 600 will be recalled at parts factories across the country, said Tim Lee, group vice president for global manufacturing. Saab: What's coming in 2010 - and beyond 09/20/2009
 NOTE: Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg is in the process of purchasing Saab from General Motors, so information on future products is sketchy. Here's what we know so far... CONFIRMED FOR 2010: 9-3X: (photo) Think of the 9-3X as Saab's answer to the Subaru Outback -- a 9-3 SportCombi wagon with all-wheel-drive, a raised (1.4") suspension with a load-leveling feature, and dark-grey lower body trim. Power comes from a 210 horsepower 2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions. 9-5: An all-new 9-5 goes on sale in the spring of 2010. The 9-5 features styling inspired by the Aero X comcept car. The 9-5 will offer several engines ranging from a 180 hp 1.6 liter turbo 4 to a 300 hp 2.8 liter turbo V6; the powertrain lineup will include diesel and E85 engines 2010 Saab 9-5 photo gallery BEYOND 2010:9-4X: The 9-4X crossover SUV will replace the slow-selling 9-7X, and will be built on a General Motors platform. By Aaron Gold,  This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.  CONFIRMED FOR 2010: AVALANCHE: The stereo gets a USB port, and 4x4 models get a single-speed transfer case; last year's low-range transfer case is now an extra-cost option. AVEO: Horsepower is up from 106 to 108, the manual transmission gets higher 4th and 5th gear ratios for better fuel economy, and 2LT models get a standard trunk spoiler. Also new: Wintergreen Metallic paint. CAMARO: (photo) Chevrolet re-introduced its classic sports car for 2010, with a strong emphasis on bang-for-buck: The base-model Camaro offers a 300 horsepower direct-fuel-injected 3.6 liter V6 for around $23,000, while the Camaro SS comes with a Corvette-sourced 6.2 liter 426 horsepower V8 for $31,000. COBALT: The sedan version of the hot-rod Cobalt SS is being discontinued after just one year of production. (I wonder if that will give it collector-car status?) The SS coupe lives on, and now gets a sunroof and performance computer as standard. LT models have a new MY LINK package that includes a stereo with USB input jack, Bluetooth, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, OnStar and 16" alloy wheels. COLORADO: Side-curtain airbags are now standard, and the optional 5.3 liter V8 gets variable valve timing. CORVETTE: All Corvettes get standard side airbags, revised interior console trim, and optional cross-flag embroidery on the seats. 'Vettes with manual transmissions get launch control (see CORVETTE ZR1, below) and convertibles get a Z06-style trunk spoiler. Z06 buyers can now choose any color in the standard Corvette palette, including Torch Red, which returns for 2010. The new Grand Sport edition (photo) replaces the Z51 handling package on the base-model (LS3) Corvette. The Grand Sport combines the 430 hp LS3 engine with specific wheels, tires, suspension tuning, wider fenders, and Z06-size brakes with functional brake cooling ducts. Manual transmission Grand Sports get unique gearing while automatics get a specific rear axle ratio, changes which boost 0-60 times by 0.2 seconds compared to the standard LS3. CORVETTE ZR1: A new Performance Traction Management (PTM) system provides launch control; when the driver floors the accelerator and dumps the clutch, it modulates the engine's torque output for fast, consistent starts. PTM also manages engine power when the driver floors the accelerator when exiting a corner. Like lesser Corvettes, the ZR1 gets standard side airbags and available Torch Red paint, as well as optional Competition Gray wheels. EQUNOX: (photo) The Equinox is all new for 2010, with an emphasis on sharp styling, a quieter ride, and better fuel economy. Power choices consist of a 2.4 liter direct fuel injected four-cylinder engine or an optional 3.0 liter V6, also with direct injection, and Chevy claims that both engines will run up to 500 miles between fill-ups. Features carried over from the old Equinox include a rear seat that slides 8 inches fore-and-aft, allowing owners to maximize rear-seat legroom or cargo space. HHR: Early reports that the turbocharged HHR SS would get the axe for 2010 were, I am happy to say, wrong; the SS will be back for 2010. The HHR gets a few new paint colors and a new rear-view camera, but is otherwise unchanged. IMPALA: The V8-powered Impala SS has been discontinued, leaving the 2.5 and 2.9 liter V6s as the sole engine choices. MALIBU: The four-cylinder engine is now E85 flex-fuel capable, and mid-level LT models get the LTZ's six-speed automatic transmission as standard. SILVERADO: All V8s (including the Silverado Hybrid) are now flex-fuel capable, and the 4.8 and 5.3 liter engines get variable valve timing. The 5.3 also gets a six-speed automatic and a revised rear axle ratio. All 1500 models get standard electronic stability control, seat-mounted side airbags, and side-curtain airbags. All stereos get a USB port and the backup camera is available on more models. SUBURBAN: The 6.0 liter V8 is now flex-fuel capable. 4x4 models get a single-speed transfer case; a low-range transfer case is now an extra-cost option. Stereos now have a USB input port, and option packages have been revised. TAHOE: The 5.3 liter V8 is now flex-fuel capable; other changes are similar to the SUBURBAN. TRAVERSE: Premium stereos get a USB input jack. BEYOND 2010: AVEO: After the Spark (see below) makes its debut in 2012, the Aveo will be reborn as a larger, sportier car, available as both a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. CAMARO: The long-awaited Camaro convertible is expected to arrive in 2011. CRUZE: (photo) The Cruze will arrive in North America in early 2010 as a 2011 model and will replace the Cobalt. Powertrain choices will include a 140 horsepower turbocharged 1.4 liter four-cylinder as well as a 138 horsepower non-turbo 1.8. A six-speed automatic will be among the transmission offerings. MALIBU: The Malibu will be redesigned for 2012. The new Malibu gets more aggressive styling and a flatter roofline that should ease rear-seat access. ORLANDO: Originally slated as an HHR replacement, the Orlando has grown into a three-row CUV with wagon-like proportions, similar to Ford's Flex. SPARK: Chevrolet's new small car, based on the Beat concept car, will go on sale in Europe in 2010 and should arrive in the US in 2012. It will be smaller and less expensive than the current Aveo. VOLT: (photo) Development on Chevy's range-extended electric vehicle continues; the Volt is expected to hit the road in 2010 as a 2011 model. The volt uses a battery and an electric motor to drive the wheels; when the battery's 40-or-so-mile range runs out, a small gasoline engine will supply electricity to keep the car running. Primary charge for the battery comes from plugging the car in. A new EPA fuel economy test for range-extended This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar. The cash for clunkers bill was passed recently. The cash for clunkers program was designed with the motive of increasing the sales of the automobile and making it more environments friendly and protecting the ozone layer. This was a great deal for everyone the Americans, the auto makers and the government as it was designed for the betterment of all. The cash for clunkers bill provides 1$ billion cash for clunkers. According to the cash for clunkers bill, it provides government with incentives worth $3,500 to $4,500 to the car buyers who deal in old gas guzzlers for making more fuel efficient vehicles. The cash for clunkers bill will provide benefit to the consumers who buy trucks, more fuel efficient. According to the cash for clunkers bill, it would provide rebate to the customers from $3500 to $4500. The cash for clunkers bill also says that the vehicle in which you trade must be younger than 25 years of age. The clunker must be registered and must get 18 MPG or less than that. The cash for clunkers bill gave NHTSA, the authority to come up with the car rebate system. The rules and regulations for entering into this rebate system are available on official website of NHTSA. It is also seen that the best way to do well in this is to trade in old SUVs as compared to cars like Toyota Prius, Nissan Versa, Saturn Astra, Toyota Yarisetc. The cash for clunkers bill also says that the cars built in US will get higher incentives. But, the research shows that before the bill got finalized, the polls showed that 68% of the drivers were not interested in going for this scheme. This 68% of the drivers formed the major part and it clearly shows that they were not interested in participating in cash for clunkers bill. It was only 28% of the people who showed great interest in the cash for clunkers bill. Once the cash for clunkers bill gets signed from B. Obama, it is expected to increase the car sales by 222,000 to 286,000 . The cash for clunkers bill will be a positive step for steel industries. The cash for clunkers will also offer cash vouchers worth $4500 to the consumers who will trade in old cars for new ones, more fuel efficient | 
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