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A car’s name is supposed to evoke respect as well as engender consumer interest in a product, but sometimes manufacturers choose an identity that does just the opposite. In some instances the car’s name may simply be a cultural mistake, what sounds right in the native tongue, but translates badly elsewhere. We can’t always say for certain why a manufacturer would choose a particular (bad) name, but we can identify some of the worst car names of all times and the history behind those models. 1…

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Americas Fastest car The shelby cobra was the fastest, most well known car of the1960s. This hot rod was able to reach 196 miles per hour and go 0 to 60 in 4.01 seconds. There were only about 3,000 shelby cobras made in the 1960s but many replicas have been made. An average original shelby cobra made in the 1960s would cost you about $100,000-$200,000. The shelby cobra was one of the most powerful cars in the 1960s with its v8 engine, well known body, and the fastest car of the 1960s reaching…

of growth. Working at a car dealership gives one plenty of valuable experiences that one can use in any career setting. One reason I live in Joplin is because of my current job and future career. As a business development representative at Fletcher Toyota I get hands on job experience in an industry that will always be needed. In the future I plan to continue in the car industry, hopefully becoming a branch administrator for a car manufacturer. Joplin also has a good educational set up with…

1. Toyota was most likely blamed for “unintended acceleration” because of the culture they let fester within their organization, and ultimately, they are the company that produces the vehicles. Although “human error” or mistaking the gas pedal for the brake was the main cause, the arrogant culture at Toyota was a problem. The “unintended acceleration” mishaps brought this major problem into the light, and something needed to be changed. Toyota was blamed because they are the organization that…

All automobiles need a second key for backup, emergency reasons, and my wife demands her key. What mature person does not have a second backup key for their automobile? I gave Mr. Igor A., F&I Manager two keys with my Toyota Rav4 trade-in. We could not wait had any long and possibly get locked out of the Acura RDX 2011 in the freezing winter weather. We purchase a keyless remote from Stu’s EZ Auto Remotes (www.ezautoremote.com). We will give you the receipts on Monday…

There are several hours spent by designers and drafters, engineers and crafters before a vehicle ever goes into production for retail sale. Both Toyota and Honda say that much of the revenue generated by their U.S. operations stays with their U.S.-based subsidiaries and is pumped back into operations, capital improvements such as research, and development, and employment growth. One reason is that there are tremendous tax and currency exchange savings to be had doing it that way, versus sending…

1993 Toyota Camry My Toyota Camry is a personal thing to me because I always wanted my own car,so my dad got a car from somebody that he knows and got it for a fair deal. After I got my license in June 2015, I was nervous to take the test in the Camry. When I passed the test I found driving my car was so much fun because I never drove by myself. I was excited to drive myself everywhere. When you have friends in the car with you, your friends make the ride along a whole lot better rather…

As the new head of Toyota's Quality Control Department, I am very excited an eager to work with my new team and peers from other departments supervisors and employees alike. Although it is clear that every director has his own vision, passion and drive, I am very straightforward and I’ve always lived up to the challenges I am faced with. After reviewing the department current policies and standard operating procedures, and after conducting several meeting with my team and other departments…

BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY Sanyo began its operations as Sanyo Electric Works in 1947 in Moriguchi, Osaka. Earlier it manufactured bicycle generator lamps. Later in the year 1950 it changed its name to Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. From the very beginning they were quality conscious. Sanyo was the first company to launch plastic radios in Japan and then the company started manufacturing televisions. Later they get listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges. In 1969 it established two subsidiaries…