Limo manufacturer Armor Horse relocates from Rockwall to Carrollton
They needed a bigger workspace.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
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Automotive
Southwest Dallas resident wins free SUV in national promotion
Winner Linda Esparza probably won't object to her new free gas-guzzling SUV because she drives one already.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Arlington GM plant to stand alone as SUV maker
The closure of several GM plants over the next two years will mean the Arlington plant will be the only one making SUVs.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
DFW Cadillac sales veteran joins Crest Auto Group
Trinity Christian Academy alumnus Mike Cotroneo of Plano is the newest member of Crest's team.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
McKinney motorcycle shop helping with gas crunch
Tanner Gearn, sales manager at Family Powersports, said average sales have nearly doubled over last summer.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Arlington General Motors plant to reopen at half capacity
GM in general has seen a steady decline in the sale of big fatass trucks.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Arlington General Motors plant shutting down for three weeks
Employees will continue to receive pay as GM tries to reduce the number of unsold vehicles.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Arlington GM plant could close due to supplier’s strike
American Axle has been on strike since Monday, which has forced GM to close all or part of 28 other plants.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Fort Worth-based American Ironhorse may be forced into bankruptcy
Three Dallas investors may force the motorcycle maker into bankruptcy.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Dallas gas prices nearing record highs
Maybe it's time to look into buying a bicycle. After all, man-power is free.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
Lewisville Volkswagen dealer Bobby Beck receives award in Wolfsburg, Germany
His Lewisville Market Place dealership is currently ranked sixth through the third quarter of 2007.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007
ExxonMobil claims to have new hybrid battery technology
The company aims to make lithium-ion batteries more efficient.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
EDS selected to manage Daimler’s IT environment
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Just Brakes plans to open nine new stores in Dallas-Fort Worth area
Just Brakes is planning to open 28 new stores next year in the southern United States.
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
Dallas-based Park Place Dealerships expanding to California
The company ventures beyond Texas for first time in its history.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
GM’s Arlington plant to re-open after UAW recesses strike
It appears GM has caved to the union's surprising demand for a privately-managed pension plan.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Union strike to affect 2,700 workers at GM’s Arlington plant
This is the first nationwide strike since 1976.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
Dallas-based Manchester, Inc. to acquire Value Systems, Inc. and MVP Finance, Inc.
That's a lot of Incs.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Dallas-based Manchester, Inc. to acquire Discovery Byrider and Brightstar Financial Group
The company is seeking to create the preeminent company in the Buy-Here/Pay-Here auto business.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
CBS Dallas launching auto sales Web site
Getting to be real popular these days.
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007
GM scaling back production at Arlington plant
No jobs will be cut, according to GM.
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007
Clear Channel launches online auto dealership, ads for which you will likely hear on local stations
Having screwed up radio and popular music, they're setting their sights on car sales.
Friday, Aug. 17, 2007
Driven to desperate measures in finding a car in Dallas
Anybody remember "Goss on Ross?"
Monday, July 30, 2007
Dallas-based Manchester Inc. completes acquisition of Royce Motors
Royce Motors operates three Buy-Here/Pay-Here automotive sales lots in the greater Indianapolis market.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Janine Turner voices new Park Place Motors ad
Park Place Motors calls in local talent for new campaign.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Dallas-based Manchester, Inc buys Americars
It's good to see that someone is finally buying American.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Fort Worth’s Better Business Bureau revokes Just Brakes’ membership
Just Brakes received 16 complaints in Fort Worth alone.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Ed Begley, Jr. unveils all-electric sport utility truck in Dallas
Local go-green activists got to take the feisty little truck out for a test-drive.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Dallas is second-most buyer-friendly used car market in US
If you can't buy a used car in Atlanta, buy it here.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Bill would give hybrid-car owners a 10 percent break
Giving rebates would make hybrids more affordable which would make more people buy them.
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007
Barry Wilson focuses his auto repair business on vintage cars
Barry Wilson, owner of Wilson Auto Repair as well as being Fox 4 and 105.3 FM's car expert, is now basing his car repair business on restoring and repairing antique automobiles.
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
Fort Worth auto enthusiast puts perfect Valentines gift on eBay
Winning couple will drive a Rolls Royce, Hummer H2 and Aston Martin for a day.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
McDavid Pontiac-Buick-GMC shuts down
No reason was given for the dealership's closing.
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
Tony Dorsett participating in zany promotional scheme at Prestige Ford in Garland
From the Hall of Fame to the car lots of Garland.
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
Why I Drive A Prius in Highland Park
Plus, reviewing the local Toyota dealerships
Shannon Wynne: I drive a Prius because Al Gore told me to. There, I said it, and I don’t care which stinking cynic knows it.
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
Rare BMW Model Available to Rent in DFW Area
2007 BMW M6 Convertible
The hard-to-find high-end sports car from Germany sold out of the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog this year in record time: 1 minute and 32 seconds.
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
Plano cooking oil collection
What the hell are you going to do with all that turkey frying oil? Give it to Willie Nelson (sort of), he'll put it in your car.
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
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