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The Dodge Ram 1500 is a light-duty, full-size pickup truck introduced in 1981. It represents a family of half-ton pickup trucks available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations with your choice of cab and bed sizes. Beginning in 2011, parent Chrysler Group separated this truck line from Dodge and began selling it under an all-new Ram brand. Dodge Ram 1500: 2009 to 2010 The fourth-generation Dodge Ram 1500 was released in 2009 and lasted two model years before the truck line was consigned to an all-new…

oldest manufactured car in America, for it was officially branded in 1903. While the headquarters of Buick is located in Detroit, it was assembled in Flint, Michigan. Buick automobiles is marketed as luxury vehicles unlike GM’s other mainstream brand Chevrolet. However, Buick is not in the same class as GM’s top tier Cadillac brand. Buick is a very respectable brand with over 1,231,941 vehicles sold in 2015 (wiki). With such impressive sales, Buick commercials…

The Chevrolet story is one of opposing visions. Louis Chevrolet wanted to produce luxury vehicles while William Durant pushed for more affordable models like Ford's runaway bestseller, the Model T. Louis prevailed and in 1912 the company introduced its first car to the public, the Classic Six - a roomy, five passenger sedan with a top speed of 65 miles per hour. But in 1915, while Louis was on vacation, William altered the production and introduced the Chevrolet "490" to challenge the Model T.…

plugs. As time passes, Albert's relationship with the automobile industry and General Motors becomes solidified. All is smooth except for his penchant for women. When he is accused of trying to seduce Chevrolet’s wife, a confrontation ensues. Chevrolet has both a height and weight advantage and Champion gets thoroughly trounced in the public brawl. The two remain life long enemies. By 1910 the Stranahan Bros. leave Boston and move to Toledo, Ohio to be near the Willys – Overland…

the Chevrolet Volt concept, an electric car. However, the 2008 recession, which led to a severe credit crunch, was hard on GM which was in need of working capital. It was able to receive a loan from the government, but under the condition that it would accelerate tough restructuring measures. The General Motors Corporation filed for bankruptcy in 2009, and a new, leaner, General Motors Company was incorporated to acquire its strongest assets. GM’s worldwide brands today include Chevrolet, Buick…

Has muscle gone too Far In 1964 Ford released the first iconic muscle car that changed american life style and revolutionized the automotive industry by introducing new style of cars. Such an iconic part of American History didn’t just emerged from the dark or from a simple idea, like an everyday object, everything has a background and purpose being innovated as time goes on. When someone looks at a muscle car they typically think speed, power, and the massive V8 rumbling sound. Yet no one…

IN in 1847. W. Hare was the first to sale wagons and carriage on a parking lot. “In 1923, H.D. Kemmann was a blacksmith that started to decide to sell cars and was a small company. The company is still open with 5 employees that is now Kemmann Chevrolet. When the cars came out he most likely got contracts to sale cars so that his business will go larger. In 1896 “Henry Ford created his first car which was called the “Quadra cycle” with an engine he had running in 1893.” Henry sold the Quadra…

Environmental Impact of the American Auto Industry Introduction The automotive industry has grown to be a dominate force in the American industrial landscape. This dominant stance is accompanied by a significant impact upon the environment of the world. The global market for the sale and production of automobiles has ushered in stiff competition the world over. The dominant forces in the industry have seen new manufactures challenge and in some cases overtake the entrenched manufacturers of old.…

Henry Ford, with his genius concepts of the assembly line and interchangeable parts, create the American auto industry in Detroit in the early 1900’s. Throughout the 20th century, the industry flourished and floundered. Numerous unique factors impact the auto industry. Below is a summary of the following factors as they relate to the auto industry: government regulations, the US economy and globalization, technology, and socio-cultural influences. Government Regulations While Americans have…

American Auto Industry The effect of competition in every industry in the market have brought different benefits to the consumers, such as product quality, lower price and varied products to choose. These are the direct results of healthy competitions in every industry in the globe. And that includes the automobile industry. This essay delves into subject of environmental challenges the American auto industry is facing in terms of global competition, new technologies used, the effect of…