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Mopar Minivans

Author : David Zatz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781793800312
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Mopar Minivans written by David Zatz and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1970s, Chrysler started working on a "magic wagon" -- a completely new passenger van that would fit into a normal garage. It was a daring project for a company that was strapped for cash. This book taps the people who created the minivans, with previously unpublished photos of the original clay models. It is not just a story of a vehicle, but of the people who pushed it through the development process, brought it to life, and refreshed it in the face of intense competition. Engineers, planners, and designers started arguing over alternatives ten years before the first van left the factory. This book dives into the reasons behind their decisions, and some of the ways minivans could have been very different; it also covers electric and CNG minivans, engines and transmissions, concept cars, and the assembly plants. The paperback is generously illustrated with full-color design studies and photos of the final product; the Kindle version has fewer photos, but still covers the original clay models and the concepts. "It's incredibly rare when the auto industry creates an entirely new class of vehicle, and rarer still when that innovation is an unqualified success story, but such was the case with Chrysler and the development of the minivan. "In Mopar Minivans, Zatz uses the people who were there to retell in vivid detail the largely forgotten story of how this innovative people mover evolved into a quintessential piece of American family life for two generations. It's a story that showcases not only how the automotive industry can work at its best, but also the ways that the industry's prevalent groupthink mentality can stifle innovation." -- Larry Vellequette, Automotive News "I am amazed how complete you are, having not been on-site in the front trenches during agreements, disagreements, and, yes, even skirmishes, at times." -- Chrysler employee David Zatz founded Chrysler-focused web site allpar.com; he also holds a Ph.D. in social and organizational psychology from Columbia University, and has been a business consultant for 20 years.

The Rise and Reinvention of Chrysler Minivans

Author : David Zatz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781099615719
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book The Rise and Reinvention of Chrysler Minivans written by David Zatz and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of how a niche-creating car is created; engineers, planners, and designers started arguing over alternatives over ten years before the first van left the factory, and executives rejected the idea at least twice. This book dives into the reasons behind their decisions, electric and natural-gas versions, concepts, and assembly plants as it follows Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth minivans through major corporate upheavals, new generations, and serious competition from GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda, right into the present day.

The Rise and Reinvention of Chrysler Minivans

Author : David Zatz
Publisher : Busistories
ISBN 13 : 9781393518655
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (186 download)

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Download or read book The Rise and Reinvention of Chrysler Minivans written by David Zatz and published by Busistories. This book was released on 2020-01-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is how cars are created: engineers, planners, and designers started arguing about key issues a full ten years before the first van left the factory. Join us as we dive into their world, envisioning a brand new segment in a dying corporation, getting turned down, and then, during the rebirth of Chrylser, finally coming together quickly and on a minimal budget to create a new icon. The minivan was a daring project; they had barely any money, but needed to create a new vehicle from the ground up, going where nobody had been. The insiders' stories are told with previously-unpublished photos of the original clay models and sketches dating back to 1974. (The ebook does not contain all the photos from the print version; it does have nearly all the images of sketches and clay models. The print book has a black and white interior, and is otherwise identical to the pricier Amazon and Barnes & Noble editions.)

Minivans from Japan

Author : United States International Trade Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Minivans from Japan written by United States International Trade Commission and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

This Day in Automotive History

Author : Brian Corey
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781787110687
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book This Day in Automotive History written by Brian Corey and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells fascinating tales, bringing individual days to life with short stories, photographs and illustrations. From the first self-powered vehicles to modern advances in technology, many topics are covered surrounding the turbulent history of the automobile. The births and deaths of automotive innovators, the rise and fall of car companies lost to history, incredible days at the racetrack, relevant inventions, the introduction of some of the greatest cars ever built, and many more true events from around the world are described in their day in This Day in Automotive History.

Riding the Roller Coaster

Author : Charles K. Hyde
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
ISBN 13 : 0814337813
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Riding the Roller Coaster written by Charles K. Hyde and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive history of the Chrysler Corporation, this book is intended for readers interested in the history of automobiles and of American business, and for fans and critics of Chrysler’s products. From the Chrysler Six of 1924 to the front-wheel-drive vehicles of the 70s and 80s to the minivan, Chrysler boasts an impressive list of technological "firsts." But even though the company has catered well to a variety of consumers, it has come to the brink of financial ruin more than once in its seventy-five-year history. How Chrysler has achieved monumental success and then managed colossal failure and sharp recovery is explained in Riding the Roller Coaster, a lively, unprecedented look at a major force in the American automobile industry since 1925. Charles Hyde tells the intriguing story behind Chrysler-its products, people, and performance over time-with particular focus on the company's management. He offers a lens through which the reader can view the U.S. auto industry from the perspective of the smallest of the automakers who, along with Ford and General Motors, make up the "Big Three." The book covers Walter P. Chrysler's life and automotive career before 1925, when he founded the Chrysler Corporation, to 1998, when it merged with Daimler-Benz. Chrysler made a late entrance into the industry in 1925 when it emerged from Chalmers and Maxwell, and further grew when it absorbed Dodge Brothers and American Motors Corporation. The author traces this journey, explaining the company's leadership in automotive engineering, its styling successes and failures, its changing management, and its activities from auto racing to defense production to real estate. Throughout, the colorful personalities of its leaders-including Chrysler himself and Lee Iacocca-emerge as strong forces in the company's development, imparting a risk-taking mentality that gave the company its verve.

American Light Trucks and Utility Vehicles, 1967-1989

Author : J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476626529
Total Pages : 1472 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book American Light Trucks and Utility Vehicles, 1967-1989 written by J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 1472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truck's role in American society changed dramatically from the 1960s through the 1980s, with the rise of off-roaders, the van craze of the 1970s and minivan revolution of the 1980s, the popularization of the SUV as family car and the diversification of the pickup truck into multiple forms and sizes. This comprehensive reference book follows the form of the author's popular volumes on American cars. For each year, it provides an industry overview and, for each manufacturer, an update on new models and other news, followed by a wealth of data: available powertrains, popular options, paint colors and more. Finally, each truck is detailed fully with specifications and measurements, prices, production figures, standard equipment and more.

My Slant on Things

Author : Ed Dreistadt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book My Slant on Things written by Ed Dreistadt and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales from the days when men were men, cars were cars, and junkyards were everywhere. Did you ever spend the day in a wrecker's yard, searching for the perfect parts for your old car? Did you reclaim and restore-on-the-cheap an old $200 junker given up for dead? Follow Gary (and Ed and Dave) as they meander through the junkyards of their memories, full of slant sixes, comaradaderie, mistakes, and achievements. Generously Illustrated with period sketches and photos.

Popular Science

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Science written by and published by . This book was released on 1990-08 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.

Ebony

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ebony written by and published by . This book was released on 1993-05 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.

Popular Mechanics

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1984-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

The Automobile in American History and Culture

Author : Michael L. Berger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313016062
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Automobile in American History and Culture written by Michael L. Berger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-07-30 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.

News

Author : United States. Department of Transportation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book News written by United States. Department of Transportation and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irregular news releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising

Author : John McDonough
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135949131
Total Pages : 4291 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising written by John McDonough and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 4291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the The "Advertising Age" Encyclopedia of Advertising website. Featuring nearly 600 extensively illustrated entries, The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising provides detailed historic surveys of the world's leading agencies and major advertisers, as well as brand and market histories; it also profiles the influential men and women in advertising, overviews advertising in the major countries of the world, covers important issues affecting the field, and discusses the key aspects of methodology, practice, strategy, and theory. Also includes a color insert.

The End of Detroit

Author : Micheline Maynard
Publisher : Crown Currency
ISBN 13 : 0385511523
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book The End of Detroit written by Micheline Maynard and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2003-09-23 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth, hard-hitting account of the mistakes, miscalculations and myopia that have doomed America’s automobile industry. In the 1990s, Detroit’s Big Three automobile companies were riding high. The introduction of the minivan and the SUV had revitalized the industry, and it was widely believed that Detroit had miraculously overcome the threat of foreign imports and regained its ascendant position. As Micheline Maynard makes brilliantly clear in THE END OF DETROIT, however, the traditional American car industry was, in fact, headed for disaster. Maynard argues that by focusing on high-profit trucks and SUVs, the Big Three missed a golden opportunity to win back the American car-buyer. Foreign companies like Toyota and Honda solidified their dominance in family and economy cars, gained market share in high-margin luxury cars, and, in an ironic twist, soon stormed in with their own sophisticatedly engineered and marketed SUVs, pickups and minivans. Detroit, suffering from a “good enough” syndrome and wedded to ineffective marketing gimmicks like rebates and zero-percent financing, failed to give consumers what they really wanted—reliability, the latest technology and good design at a reasonable cost. Drawing on a wide range of interviews with industry leaders, including Toyota’s Fujio Cho, Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn, Chrysler’s Dieter Zetsche, BMW’s Helmut Panke, and GM’s Robert Lutz, as well as car designers, engineers, test drivers and owners, Maynard presents a stark picture of the culture of arrogance and insularity that led American car manufacturers astray. Maynard predicts that, by the end of the decade, one of the American car makers will no longer exist in its present form.

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2009-2010

Author : Phil Edmonston
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1770705406
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2009-2010 written by Phil Edmonston and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2009-02-16 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time in one volume, Phil Edmonston, Canada’s automotive “Dr. Phil,” covers all used vehicles, packing this guide with insider tips to help the consumer make the safest and cheapest choice possible from cars and trucks of the past 25 years.

Station Wagons

Author : Byron Olsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610591898
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Station Wagons written by Byron Olsen and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: