Archive for November, 2008

Ad Frequency Irks Viewers (TVWeek)

November 30th, 2008
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Think how many times in the last few weeks you’ve been subjected to a modern Christie Brinkley reinserted into footage from the 1983 film “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” talking about DirecTV; or seen Sprint CEO Dan Hesse sitting in a diner talking about his company; or heard a reworked version of the Fixx’s 1983 hit “Saved by Zero” used to alert you to Toyota’s no-interest payment options. The ...

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Published in Auto Manufacturer, Toyota

Union may pay the price of U.S. auto bailout (International Herald Tribune)

November 30th, 2008
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While the union representing 139,000 workers for the Detroit carmakers has not yet agreed to reopen contracts at General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler, industry analysts say it seems inevitable that it will have to do so, and that some of its hardest fought gains may diminish or disappear.

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Texas man drowns in Fourcon after losing control of his car (WAFB Baton Rouge)

November 30th, 2008
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FOURCHON, LA (WAFB) - A Texas man is dead after apparently drowning in a bayou near Fourchon. State police say Fernando Alvarez, 49, of Austin, Texas lost control of his jeep and drove off the road

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Published in Auto Manufacturer, Jeep

Big Lexus Cup victory for Sorenstam, Kim (Peoria Journal Star)

November 30th, 2008
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Christina Kim gave Annika Sorenstam a big victory in her second-to-last event before retiring, birdieing the par-5 18th Sunday for a halve and the deciding half-point for the International team in the Lexus Cup. (Sunday's world sporting news wrap-up)

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Published in Auto Manufacturer, Lexus

New Mazda3 (Thaipr.net)

November 30th, 2008
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The new Mazda3 has been purposefully engineered to go beyond your expectations in both performance and character. Mazda continues to maintain leadership in the sports car category with next generation

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New Mazda3 (Thaipr.net)

November 30th, 2008
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The new Mazda3 has been purposefully engineered to go beyond your expectations in both performance and character. Mazda continues to maintain leadership in the sports car category with next generation

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Published in Auto Manufacturer, Mazda

New Mazda BT-50 (Thaipr.net)

November 30th, 2008
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The refined Mazda BT-50 inherits the stylish flair of the sporty and athletic looks that have earned such high praise for the current model, while incorporating a touch of brawny truck toughness into

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Published in Auto Manufacturer, Mazda

SKorea’s Hyundai Motor cuts domestic production (Channel NewsAsia)

November 30th, 2008
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SEOUL: South Korea's Hyundai Motor plans to cut domestic production due to slowing demand, following production cuts in its US plants, a company spokesperson said Sunday.

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Published in Auto Manufacturer, Hyundai

Mazda Taiki (Thaipr.net)

November 30th, 2008
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Since the 2002 launch of the Mazda Atenza (Mazda6 in export markets) as the first in a new generation of models, Mazda design has been earning the praise of customers, car specialists and designers ar

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Published in Auto Manufacturer, Mazda

Chia takes chequered flag in Mercedes Benz Masters (The New Sabah Times)

November 30th, 2008
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BANGKOK : Danny Chia completed an impressive victory in the US$75,000 Mercedes-Benz Masters Thailand on Sunday, giving himself a belated birthday present.

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