Different concept rolls out at Fresno auto show Oct 30, 2009
Companies will show a broad lineup of models available for showrooms for 2010 and a few 2011 nameplates, said Shaun Foley, a media representative for Motor Trend. Motor Trend produces about two dozen shows in the U.S. and Puerto Rico each year. (Fresno Bee)
After late surge, Twins still have issues to solve Oct 13, 2009
The handful of players who milled around on Monday spent their time boxing equipment and bagging fan mail waiting to be answered -- and some took their red nameplates as a keepsake. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tool Chests: Guy Gear Oct 11, 2009
Backlit nameplates, a hot racer red hue and black accents make the whole thing look like a big pile of burning testosterone. Retail price: $1,180. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
GM looks for happier new year in 2010 Sep 18, 2009
The number of vehicle nameplates being discontinued from production totals more than 15 and is the highest one-year dropoff in decades. Among the names disappearing with the new model year are the Pontiac Solstice, along with the rest of the Pontiac line. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bylsma mum on preseason roster Sep 15, 2009
These days, equipment managers barely have enough time to get nameplates stitched onto the backs of game sweaters -- not to mention hope of sticking "My Name is" stickers on the front, for the benefit of first-time teammates -- before it's time to start competing with guys whose sweater has a different crest, not just a different color. And so the Penguins and Columbus will launch preseason hostilities at 7:38 p.m. today at Mellon, roughly 58 1/2 hours after the start of their first on-ice... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bengal Locker Dedication Project a Success, ISU Football to Get Revamped Locker Room Aug 1, 2009
Along with the new lockers, custom nameplates will be installed as well. "I want to thank Donna Hays for her part in getting this locker program moving in the right direction and her effort and I also want to thank the alums and fans and people who have donated and helped the program, because facilities play such a big part," said head coach. (Isubengals.com)
Bright complex break-in snuffed Jul 24, 2009
Athletic tape was used to write "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You," a line from the University of Texas' fight song, on the locker room floor, and football equipment and locker nameplates were stolen from the building. The complex houses the locker room, training facilities and coaches' offices for the football team. (The Battalion, TX)
Northern Engraving to reopen Spring Grove plant Jul 16, 2009
The plant made nameplates and other parts for appliances and automobiles. Sparta-based Northern Engraving committed to reopening the facility after union members voted 120-15 on July 8 to amend their three-year contract, she said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
County, schools millions apart Jul 15, 2009
The school district s attorne, Larry Armstrong went first pointing to the nameplates provided by the commissioners for the school board members with red lettering and wondering if the red ink was not a reflection of the county s strategy. He explained to a nearly full house how the school system is working toward financial stability but circumstances have put it in peril and increased funding is necessary for students to receive needed services for the upcoming year. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
* GM plans to sell cars on eBay Jul 12, 2009
The new GM will keep four key brands X Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC X and will have a total of just 34 US nameplates by next year. Several brands owned by the old GM, including Saturn, Hummer, Opel and Pontiac, have been shed or are being sold. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Three Things to Do to Set Up a Clas... Jul 11, 2009
This includes nameplates, (unless you have students make their own), homework folders, paper, and pencils. Have an assignment or activity for the students to do on their desks. (Suite101.com)
GM's Korea Problem Jul 7, 2009
But some 90% of those cars are branded as Chevrolets, Buicks, and other GM nameplates that have seen sales plummet. Given the losses, why doesn't Detroit just jettison the unit. (BusinessWeek)
Mini laughs off last-place quality ranking Jun 29, 2009
The marketing and consulting company ranked 37 nameplates based on car buyers' responses about their first 90 days of ownership. Toyota's Lexus brand placed first. (MSNBC -- Business)
U.S. car quality jumps Jun 23, 2009
Asian nameplates continue to lead the pack, though, with buyers of Lexus vehicles, Toyota's luxury brand, experiencing the fewest problems, followed by Porsche. Another big surprise came from South Korean Hyundai, ranking as the best non-luxury brand and beating out both Honda and Toyota. (CNN -- Money)
GM's Henderson: Fewer Dealers Will Reduce Costs Jun 4, 2009
(The headline "*Chrysler's Pres: Company To Cut Nameplates To 20 From 27 By 2013," published at 2:11 p.m. EDT, misspelled the name of Chrysler's vice chairman ... DETROIT -(Dow Jones)- Chrysler LLC aims to drop another three nameplates from its product lineup by 2013 in an effort to better focus its advertising and development spending ... Chrysler Vice Chairman Jim Press, in prepared remarks, said the auto maker will move from 27 nameplates in 2007 to 20 in 2013. (SmartMoney)
GM strikes Hummer deal Jun 4, 2009
In addition to its plan to sell the Hummer, Saab and Saturn brands, GM will also phase out its Pontiac brand, concentrating on its Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC nameplates. The company hopes to follow the lead of fellow U.S. automaker Chrysler LLC by transforming its most profitable assets into a new company in just 30 days and emerging from bankruptcy protection soon after. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
GM hoping for speedy sale and exit from Chapter 11 Jun 3, 2009
GM will also phase out its Pontiac brand, concentrating on its Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC nameplates. Separately, the German government on Tuesday said it paid out the first euro300 million ($425 million) in bridge loans to GM's Adam Opel GmbH division. (FOX 11, AZ)
GM, auto giant files for bankruptcy Jun 3, 2009
Focusing more on four core brands in the U.S. - Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. More efficiently utilizing U.S. capacity while increasing over time the percentage of U.S. sales manufactured domestically. (Niles Star, MI)
GM moves to sell Hummer Jun 3, 2009
In addition to its plan to sell the Hummer, Saab and Saturn brands, GM will also phase out its Pontiac brand, concentrating on its Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC nameplates. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. (Albany Times Union)
Saturn dealers antsy as GM talks to suitors Jun 3, 2009
In May, Saturn's U.S. sales fell nearly 56 percent from the same month a year ago, a trend that began in December when GM announced it would spin off or drop Saturn as it shed what it saw as under-performing nameplates. "It's tough for the dealers, we know, but we can only stress how quickly we're trying to get this worked out," Janisse said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
GM In Tentative Deal To Sell Hummer Jun 2, 2009
GM is also trying to sell its Saab and Saturn brands and will phase out its Pontiac brand as it concentrates on its Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC nameplates. The proposed deal for Hummer will allow it to continue to contract vehicle manufacturing and business services from GM during the transition process. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Checkered reactions to a milestone Jun 2, 2009
"Chrysler and GM, these nameplates that have been part of all of my life -- it just seems sad seeing them dismantled," Art said. A Chevrolet City 'Bonanza. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GM verges on bankruptcy filing May 28, 2009
They don't believe the company has eliminated enough nameplates and taken enough other steps to get its cost structure in line. Already, GM has announced it is closing down Pontiac at the end of 2010 and will try to sell Saturn, Saab and Hummer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A New Era Dawns for Ford with Start of EcoBoost Engine Production at Storied Cleveland Plant May 19, 2009
-- EcoBoost will first be available this summer on the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex, expanding availability to 90 percent of Ford's nameplates by 201 ... Ford will deliver EcoBoost across the full range of its product portfolio, from small cars to large trucks and by 2013, will offer EcoBoost engines, V-6s and I-4s, on 90 percent of its North American nameplates. (PR Newswire)
So long, Chief Apr 30, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
GM speeding shake-up; Pontiac going away Apr 28, 2009
By the end of 2010, General Motors (NYSE:GM) expects to sell 34 vehicle nameplates, down from 48. The company said the newest restructuring plan speeds up its plans to either close or sell its Saab, Hummer and Saturn lines by the end of the year. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Carmakers maturing, but can they go global? Apr 20, 2009
A platform is the structural basis that can support several body styles and nameplates. A single platform can form the basis of a sedan, coupe, crossover utility, a tall wagon and even a convertible. (Xinhuanet, China)
GM Said to Study Adding Buick Models as Saturn Falls, Pontiac Is Reviewed Apr 17, 2009
Its history includes nameplates such as Skylark and LeSabre and style-setting models such as the 1949 Riviera, which featured trademark VentiPorts on the front fenders directing air to the engine compartment. GM said this week it has multiple bidders for its Saturn dealer network, including a group led by Oklahoma City private-equity firm Black Oak Partners LLC. Potential buyers for Hummer also have signaled their interest, Henderson said in March. (Bloomberg -- US)
REAL ESTATE: In signs of all colors, recession's message is black and white Apr 12, 2009
In front of one office building around the corner on Diaz, one of two metal posts holding tenants' nameplates is bent sharply and flecked with dried mud, as if rammed or towed by a moving vehicle several weeks ago. On a weekday afternoon earlier this month, the building's parking lot was empty except for a black Chrysler sedan parked diagonally across two spaces. (North County Times)
Make it Blockbuster's last night Apr 8, 2009
"GM has retained too many unprofitable nameplates that tarnish its brands, distract the focus of its management team, demand increasingly scarce marketing dollars, and are a lingering drag on consumer perception, market share and margin," the task force said in its report. As General Motors considers phasing out such all-American rides as Buick, Saturn and GMC, Im feeling a pang for the last car to be crowded out of the companys lineup of look-alike autos: the Oldsmobile. (Salon)
The fate of four GM brands Mar 28, 2009
General Motor's plan for Saturn is different from its other troubled nameplates. Saturn, and its strong, high-quality dealer network, is slated to become a sales distribution channel that is separate from General Motors. (CNN)
Blog: Reporter Scott MacFarlane, Covering Locke Confirmation Hearings Mar 19, 2009
The elevated nameplates and audio panels on their desks hide their hands and their blackberries. At some hearings, witnesses at the main table can't tell if Senators are taking pertinent notes or emailing a lunch order to an aide. (KIRO TV, WA)
Detroit's auto troubles test brand loyalty Feb 24, 2009
General Motors will drop four of its eight nameplates ... The plan GM submitted to the federal government a condition of receiving bailout money shows a leaner company: Instead of eight nameplates, GM plans to operate with just four: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC.. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Dodgers: Where's Manny Ramirez? Feb 23, 2009
- About 70 lockers with nameplates make a square around the clubhouse at the Dodgers' fashionable spring training complex here ... - About 70 lockers with nameplates make a square around the clubhouse at the Dodgers' fashionable spring training complex here. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Four-wheel forte Feb 20, 2009
These are just a few of the more notable nameplates there are plenty more. Suzuki also has another model with a rather strange moniker in the form of the Grand Vitara, which is sold in North America and throughout the world. (Globe and Mail)
GM seeks up to $30B in aid, will cut 47,000 jobs Feb 18, 2009
The plan envisions a reduction in nameplates from 48 in 2008 to 36 by 2012. That's four fewer models than in the December plan. (Anchorage Daily News)
GM, Chrysler seek billions more, to cut more jobs Feb 18, 2009
GM would also reduce the number of vehicle models, dropping the nameplates from 48 in 2008 to 36 by 2012, four fewer models than in the December plan. All of GM's major U.S. vehicle launches from 2009 to 2014 would be high-mileage cars and crossovers. (North County Times)
Locker awaits Manny at Dodgers camp Feb 15, 2009
There are 70 nameplates above lockers in the Dodgers' new clubhouse at Camelback Ranch-Glendale and one locker without a nameplate, in the corner next to Rafael Furcal. Guess who they're saving that one for. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Shop, Swap, and Roll Feb 9, 2009
They even sold nameplates (the curved metal plate that typically displays the logo on the stem) made out of discarded bottle caps ... Bike nameplates made from recycled bottle caps. (W-USA News, DC)
