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RPT-Changan Auto, Ford discuss to expand ties beyond China Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:00PM(Repeats story first sent on Sept 5)
GM to open engine plant at Talegaon Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:53PMGM to open engine plant at TalegaonGM to open engine plant at Talegaon
Electric vehicles: What you need to know about home charging Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:16PMElectric vehicles go on sale this month -- electricians, rejoice
Electric Vehicles: What You Need to Know About Home Charging Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:13PMYou've reserved your electric vehicle and can't wait to zip around town in an all-electric Nissan Leaf, plug-in Chevrolet Volt or one of the models soon to hit the road.
GM's Opel signs-up singer to boost brand image Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:52AMBerlin -- General Motors Co.'s subsidiary Adam Opel GmbH says it has signed-up the winner of the European Song Contest as its new brand image.
Portable Electric Car Chargers Travel to Where They're Needed Most [Electric Cars] Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:10AM# electriccars Electric car "range anxiety?" Real, says GM, anyway. So, to limit the potential for mass hysteria as future commuters' e-tank gauges slide slowly towards E, a solution is needed. Mitsubishi's portable, networked charging stations could be a start. More »
Up Next, Recaps & Links Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:30AMStories, Links and More From CBS News' "Sunday Morning"
Talk of GM, UAW harmony will be tested Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:29AMDan Akerson, the new CEO at General Motors, sent a nice pre-Labor Day e-mail to the troops after meeting recently with new UAW President Bob King and Vice President Joe Ashton. "GM will succeed to the extent that management and labor work together," he wrote.
Katter gets support from Beattie Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:11PMPOLITICS sometimes makes for strange bedfellows and so it was today that former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie found himself agreeing with Bob Katter.
EBay, Facebook, Vivendi, General Motors, Ford: Intellectual Property Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:40PMEBay.com Inc. ’s PayPal Unit was sued by an Israeli company for infringing a patent that covers electronic currency and ways to make payments over a network.
Lujiazui Breakfast: Property, Autos, Sina, Baidu Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:06PMNews and views from China's main financial district in Shanghai.
Brea-based automaker among those showing decline Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:35PMMost major automakers this week reported August sales that were down dramatically compared with last year, making it the worst August in 28 years. Ford’s sales were off 11 percent, GM was off 25 percent, and Toyota was down 34 percent. The...
Industrial activity hits nine-month low Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:27PMThe manufacturing figures provide further evidence that the British economy is losing steam after surprisingly strong growth in the second quarter New orders booked by British manufacturers slowed sharply last month, pushing industrial activity to a nine-month low. The Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply monthly manufacturing index dropped to 54.3 in August from a downwardly ...
Signs Of A Rebound, Yet The Worst Auto Market Since The 1950s Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:40PMSome of the phrases used in headlines this week, to describe August auto sales, have been brutal: "sales slowing to a crawl," "taking a tumble," or "struggling along" were just a few. But they're pretty appropriate. "We saw the worst August in 28 years," looking at sales altogether, assessed Jesse Toprak, VP of industry trends at the pricing...
GM says sales drop 25 percent, sees slower recovery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:58AMBEIJING/PARIS (Reuters) - Asian auto sales soared in August, boosted by government incentives although U.S. economic uncertainty and slowing growth in China look set to curb demand, while in Europe car sales fell as scrapping bonuses ran out.
GM reports 7 percent sales dip compared with July Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:54AMAuto sales in July were a strong point for the economy, helping to boost consumer spending. But high unemployment and a declining stock market have made people afraid to spend money on big-ticket items.
GM reports 7% sales dip compared with July Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:48AMGeneral Motors says its August sales dropped 7 percent compared with July, as the shaky economy discouraged customers from buying new cars and trucks.
Auto sales falling as Americans worry about economy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:47AMAuto sales falling as Americans worry about economy
2011 Buick Regal: An IIHS Top Safety Pick Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:10PMGM's new 2011 Buick Regal has earned the top safety accolade from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Its Top Safety Pick status confirms top scores in front, side, and rear impact, as well as the new rollover (roof crush test). The latter, which measures the maximum force sustained when a metal plate is pressed against a specified...
Update: Team Serra Suzuki owner thanks community as dealership closes Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:00PMThe Team Serra Suzuki dealership quietly went out of business last week, leaving no cars in the lot and several small "Out of business" signs as the only evidence Monday.
General Motors May Double Capacity Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:52PMMOSCOW — General Motors may need to double production capacity in Russia to meet demand and is in talks with potential partners, including billionaire Oleg Deripaska’s GAZ Group, a top executive said Friday.
Incentives lead to vehicles sales jump Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:47PMTORONTO — Canadians are moving upscale in their car and truck buying as big incentives from the automakers prompt a shift to larger and more expensive vehicles.
Issue #1605 (66), Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:47PMMOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia was not short of grain after the worst drought in half a century cut yields, and that there was no reason for an increase in domestic grain prices.
Victim helps deputies nab suspects Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:40PMBIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - A Jefferson County woman turns to OnStar to help authorities catch three suspected burglars. The woman, a mother of two, arrived at her house on Greathouse Loop Road and found her home intruded.
Holden unveils Series II Commodore Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:15PMAUSTRALIA'S favourite car has finally joined the 21st century.
Ride-and-Drive event features latest vehicles, job fair Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:46PMPontiac -- The General Motors Minority Supplier Council and GM Minority Dealers Association, along with Pontiac area churches and the city of Pontiac, rolled out a different type of Dream Cruise on Sunday.
/C O R R E C T I O N -- General Motors/ Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:40PMAug-2010 by General Motors over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the number of monthly emails in the first paragraph and the number of diagnostic codes in the eighth paragraph were incorrect as originally issued inadvertently.
Want to win a Cruze? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:44PMA drawing Oct. 15 will determine the winner of the first Chevrolet Cruze built for sale to the public at General Motors Corp.'s Lordstown Complex, courtesy of the Tribune Chronicle and Diane Sauer Chevrolet.
GM’s new driver rooted in Mankato Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:09PMDaniel Akerson, who takes over as the chief executive of the legendary automaker Wednesday, was a member of the Mankato High School Class of 1966.
Preston Tucker: ' The Man and His Dream' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:16PMQ: Greg, I really enjoy your Collector Car Corner and want your opinion of the Tucker as an automobile back n 1948. I think it would have succeeded had it been produced in mass numbers. G. Lang, e-mail from Washington.A: G. Lang, I agree and if you have
Let there be light: Just harness hydrogen to make sure Britain keeps the blackouts at bay Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:11PMBritain could find itself in the dark by the end of the decade.
2000 Buick LeSabre from North America - Comments Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:27AM"Not a recall unless a safety issue, I was told. The window stuck down won't kill you. I have a 2000 Buick LeSabre also, and was leery about buying it for this reason. It only has 26,000 miles, now I have the same problem."
Portland Launches Electric Car Future Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:57AMPortland this week quietly hosted two separate national electric car launches likely to change the face of auto travel in America. On Tuesday, Ford Motor Company and PGE offered media test-drives of their new plug-in Ford Focus Electric, at the Portland State University Urban Center.
Eco sensitive: Jairam has come at the right time for Congress Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:26PMThere was a time when getting environmental clearance for a project was a formality. Not anymore. And it's because of one man - environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh. Industry hates him, the greens love him.
Saab owner Spyker posts hefty loss Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:34PMSpyker Cars, the new owner of Saab Automobile, has reported a hefty loss for the first half of 2010, as the tiny company absorbed the impact of purchasing the much larger Saab when it was on the verge of liquidation.
Obstacles await new Denver GM Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:39PMObstacles await new Denver GM The Associated press Updated Aug 28, 2010 12:52AM MDT Denver • The Denver Nuggets have hired a man with global basketball experience to manage a team that’s in a world of hurt: two big men sidelined, a player under police investigation and its superstar’s signature missing from a contract extension. Former Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri, a native of Nigeria ...
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GM Says Hydrogen Explosion Separate Issue From Vehicle Safety Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:10PMGeneral Motors officials were back the site of Thursday's explosion at the Rochester International Airport to learn more about what happened. Daniel O'Connell, GM's Director of Global Field Service Support & Infrastructure, said the explosion occurred during the commercial transport of hydrogen fuel and did not involve its fueling station or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Rubbing elbows with icons at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America induction Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:28PMI'm standing at the bar at the Fillmore Theater, notebook and pen in hand. Bob Capps, one of the hardworking volunteers at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, taps me on the shoulder and points to a gentleman to my right. "Hurley Haywood," Bob says. "He's the first guest here." Capps and I arrived early for Wednesday's 22nd annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America induction ceremony ...
Saab owner Spyker posts first half loss Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:29PMSpyker Cars NV, the owner of Saab Automobile AB, reported a hefty loss on Friday for the first half of 2010.
Saab owner Spyker posts H1 loss as sales slump Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:42PMAMSTERDAM - Spyker Cars NV, the owner of Saab Automobile AB, reported a hefty loss Friday for the first half of...
GM Recalls 59,714 Agile Cars In Brazil For Faulty Fuel Hose Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:59AMGM Recalls 59,714 Agile Cars In Brazil For Faulty Fuel Hose
How safe is hydrogen fuel? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:07AMThe truck driver injured in yesterday's explosion near the Rochester Airport is in satisfactory condition today...
Toyota recalls 2 models Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:27AMNEW YORK -- Toyota recalled 1.33million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada yesterday because their engines might stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.
Saab owner Spyker records 139-million losses Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:18AMAmsterdam- The Dutch owner of Saab, Spyker Cars, has recorded losses of 139 million euros in the first half of 2010, the company said Friday.
Saab Owner Spyker Posts $176 Million Loss in 1H Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:13AMSaab owner Spyker reports $176 million loss in 1H; Saab's sales down more than 50 percent Spyker Cars - Saab - Saab Automobile - General Motors - Makes and Models
Toyota recalls 1.3 mil. Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:01AMToyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada on Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.The recall covers 2005-2008 model vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. Three accidents and one minor injury have been reported, though Toyota said a link to the engine issue has not been ...
Saab owner Spyker posts $176 million loss in 1H Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:52AMSaab owner Spyker reports $176 million loss in 1H; Saab's sales down more than 50 percent
Spyker Says Saab Production Is Fully Operational as First-Half Loss Widens Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:36AMSpyker Cars NV , the Dutch supercar manufacturer that bought Saab Automobile this year, said production is fully operational as the first-half loss widened with the takeover of the unprofitable Swedish brand.
Stanley Cup makes a stop on the South Shore Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:13PMChicago Blackhawks assistant coach John Torchetti was a member of this year’s Stanley Cup winner and chose to bring it to the South Shore when it was his turn to spend time with it.