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Nice Guys Don't Finish Last Chrysler's Tom Stallkamp is living proof Nice Guys Don't Finish Last Chrysler's Tom Stallkamp is living proof

James (Jim) Clinton Jones was not only among the best reporters and writers ever to cover the auto industry, he also was among the most cynical. But that also made him a digger par excellence, resulting in some spectacular scoops.Newsweek's Detroit bureau chief from 1955 until he retired in the late 1980s, Jim always had the same response when I'd mention that some Big Three executive who'd gotten

byDavid C. Smith

Jan 1, 1998

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Big Three Economists: Hey, Not to Worry Despite overseas economic turmoil,they see strong '98 Big Three Economists: Hey, Not to Worry Despite overseas economic turmoil,they see strong '98

byAL Rothenberg

Jan 1, 1998

9 Min Read

Wired for Weight Loss Multiplex wiring makes its way into small-car market Wired for Weight Loss Multiplex wiring makes its way into small-car market

Jan 1, 1998

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The Internet Can't Match This Raising the luxury car retailing bar The Internet Can't Match This Raising the luxury car retailing bar

byCHRISTOPHER W. CEDERGREN

Jan 1, 1998

4 Min Read

Detroit, LA auto shows usher in the new year.Detroit, LA auto shows usher in the new year.

Jan 1, 1998

3 Min Read

Mercedes-Benz 3.2L SOHC V-6 Mercedes-Benz 3.2L SOHC V-6

Jan 1, 1998

3 Min Read

Internal Combustion Engines

This Year's Players The Cliff's Notes lowdown for each of 1998's 28 BestEngines nominees

This Year's Players The Cliff's Notes lowdown for each of 1998's 28 BestEngines nominees

Ford 5.4L SOHC Triton V-8

Ford 5.4L SOHC Triton V-8

Internal Combustion Engines

Our Favorite Alternatives If you don't mind some compromises, diesel'll do.

Our Favorite Alternatives If you don't mind some compromises, diesel'll do.

Toyota/Lexus 4L DOHC V-8

Toyota/Lexus 4L DOHC V-8

BMW 2.5L DOHC I-6

BMW 2.5L DOHC I-6

Internal Combustion Engines

The 10 Best Engines of 1998

The 10 Best Engines of 1998

Volkswagen 1.8L DOHC turbocharged I-4

Volkswagen 1.8L DOHC turbocharged I-4

Mazda 2.3L Miller-cycle DOHC V-6

Mazda 2.3L Miller-cycle DOHC V-6

General Motors LS1 5.7L OHV V-8

General Motors LS1 5.7L OHV V-8

General Motors LS1 HOV V-8

General Motors LS1 HOV V-8

Ford SVT 2.5L High Output DOHC V-6

Ford SVT 2.5L High Output DOHC V-6

Kyoto 'Agreement' Likely Means Nothing But Gore gets to play candidate

Kyoto 'Agreement' Likely Means Nothing But Gore gets to play candidate

EnGAUGEing Design Gauges and dials are becoming design elements

EnGAUGEing Design Gauges and dials are becoming design elements

byDrew Winter, Bill Visnic

Noise Still an Issue With Plastic Intakes Suppliers fight problem with newtechnology

Noise Still an Issue With Plastic Intakes Suppliers fight problem with newtechnology

Cadillac Says 'Me Too' to Luxury SUV Fever

Cadillac Says 'Me Too' to Luxury SUV Fever

Saturn Undeterred by Slow Start

Saturn Undeterred by Slow Start

Sorting Out the Kia Puzzle Korean government takes control, shops for a buyer

Sorting Out the Kia Puzzle Korean government takes control, shops for a buyer

byReported for WAW by Vince Courtenay in Seoul

Hot Products Drive Transplants But the boom isn't shared by everyone

Hot Products Drive Transplants But the boom isn't shared by everyone

byDREW WINTER and MIKE ARNHOLT

Ford's 'Deep Dive' Proves Prophetic Asian economic crisis wasn't on the program

Ford's 'Deep Dive' Proves Prophetic Asian economic crisis wasn't on the program

byDavid C. Smith

The Global Race Heats UpAutomakers, suppliers rush to plant flags

The Global Race Heats UpAutomakers, suppliers rush to plant flags

byDavid C. Smith

Organizing vs. Outsourcing UAW achieves modest gains in '97

Organizing vs. Outsourcing UAW achieves modest gains in '97

Asia Future is Cloudy Asia/Pacific's crash calls for caution

Asia Future is Cloudy Asia/Pacific's crash calls for caution

byBarbara McClellan

Seeking the Perfect Mate Weak profits, niches, new markets drive suppliers

Seeking the Perfect Mate Weak profits, niches, new markets drive suppliers

Field of Opportunity Transplants' commitment to minority suppliers questioned

Field of Opportunity Transplants' commitment to minority suppliers questioned

Kaisen Cuts Costs GROWTTH pays big dividends at Freudenberg-NOK

Kaisen Cuts Costs GROWTTH pays big dividends at Freudenberg-NOK

Europe Almost at its Peak Incentives help push sales to near-record levels

Europe Almost at its Peak Incentives help push sales to near-record levels

byAndrea Wielgat

Chrysler: Hot Streak Cools, but Ballgame's Not Over

Chrysler: Hot Streak Cools, but Ballgame's Not Over

byDAVID C. SMITH and GREG GARDNER

Not So Sneaky Sneak Peek GM opens the doors for a quick go-round of its1999 full-size trucks

Not So Sneaky Sneak Peek GM opens the doors for a quick go-round of its1999 full-size trucks

A Global Look Big Three tread varied global paths

A Global Look Big Three tread varied global paths

byDavid E. Zoia