Chrysler's storied Hemi motor helps it escape Detroit's gloom

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DaimlerChrysler AG in the United States is racking up big profits and market share with the sale of the Hemi engine, a powerful V8 engine, in its passenger cars. A clever marketing campaign asks "That thing got a Hemi?" DaimlerChrysler AG posted operating profit of $1.9 billion for 2004, compared with a loss of $685 million for 2003.

Sales, profits & dividends, Product information, Market share, Industry Overview, Ford Motor Co., Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company Profile, F, Product marketing strategy, Product market share, Company market share

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GM-Renault-Nissan wouldn't be easy, past auto pacts show

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Regie Nationale des Usines Renault of France, Nissan Motor Corp. of Japan and General Motors Corp. of the United States may be considering negotiations for an alliance. A similar automobile industry acquisition, DaimlerChrysler AG experienced profit breakdowns, infighting and did not create the synergies that were hoped for.

United States, Japan, Acquisitions & mergers, France, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Acquisitions and mergers, Biography, Regie Nationale des Usines Renault, Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Ghosn, Carlos

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VW's bid to graduate to the luxury class teaches it hard lesson

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Volkswagen is finding customer resistance to its attempts to increase the prices of its popular Golf model via features upgrades.

Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Golf (Automobile)

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