Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Lansing sees sparks of hope
GM brings 1,000 jobs to hard-hit area
In a throwback to an era when auto plant jobs made Michigan a land of riches, General Motors Co. intends to run its Lansing Delta Township plant day and night, Monday through Friday. GM, which plans to add a third shift at two other U.S. plants, contends it's a bold step in efficiency; some analysts say it's a risky move.
Toyota recalls Priuses worldwide
Toyota said it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide over braking problems as the company moves aggressively to repair damage to its reputation.
Ford ready to take wraps off Transit Connect Electric
Dearborn --Ford Motor Co. is scheduled to unveil the Ford Transit Connect Electric on Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show. It's the first in a series of battery-powered vehicles from the Dearborn automaker.
Howes: Toyota's ties to Congress face their first big test
Daniel Howes: We're about to see who Toyota Motor Corp.'s friends really are. For the better part of two decades, the Japanese automaker used its steady U.S. expansion and sterling quality reputation to woo new allies in Washington and state capitals around the country.
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- Opel to unveil restructuring plan - 03:18 AM
- Hartford Financial's 4Q profit beats estimates - 05:09 PM
- Moody's reviews its ratings for MGM Mirage - 04:17 PM
- MGM Mirage seeks to divest from Borgata in NJ - 03:05 PM
- MGM Mirage wants to extend maturity on some debt - 01:24 PM
Business
- NYSE Euronext returns to profit in 4th quarter - 06:01 AM
- Greece seeks pension, wage reform as strike looms - 05:54 AM
- Opel unveils restructuring plan - 05:49 AM
- Ryanair to put $140 million in Lithuanian hub - 05:48 AM
- Toyota to resume production today at six plants
- GM China sales nearly doubled in January
- Reports: Toyota decides to recall Prius in Japan
- Toyota preparing to announce Prius fix
- Pension liabilities weigh on Big 3
- GM gets tax breaks, will keep RenCen headquarters
- Toyota head issues apology
- Japanese media criticize Toyota chief's response to recall
- Auto suppliers see better times ahead
- Subaru Legacy Limited's transmission is a peek at future
- Toyota U.S. sales chief reaches out through social news outlet
Nissan, absent in Detroit, returns to Chicago
Nissan Motor Co. has rejoined the Chicago Auto Show in large part because it's geared to consumers. - 1:00 am
Ford puts one leader over performance teams
Ford Motor Co. will move all of its performance teams under one leader, working to create a universal feel for all of its performance vehicles, Ford said Monday. - 1:00 am
2011 Ford Shelby GT500 will be faster and lighter, execs say
The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 will be faster, more powerful and lighter than ever before, Ford executives said this afternoon. - 11:02 pm
Toyota CEO: We 'failed to connect dots' on safety issues
Washington -- Toyota Motor Corp. chief executive Akio Toyoda said late Monday the Japanese automaker had "failed to connect the dots" in reviewing safety issues around the world. - 11:02 pm
Chrysler CEO cancels Chicago auto show speech
Chrysler Group LLC Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne has canceled his speech in conjunction with the Chicago auto show. - 7:52 pm
Chrysler will celebrate Challenger in Chicago
To commemorate 40 years of Dodge Challenger performance, Chrysler Group LLC will display a pair of muscle cars in "furious fuchsia" at the Chicago auto show. - 6:54 pm
Toyota, Apple co-founder try to solve his Prius problem
Toyota Motor Corp. engineers are looking at Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's Prius hybrid, and think that the trouble's with the cruise control, a senior Toyota official said. - 7:07 pm
Kelley Blue Book to cut value of recalled Toyotas again
Kelley Blue Book, the used-car pricing authority, will trim residual values of recalled Toyota models again this week. - 6:04 pm
GM, Treasury still in talks over Whitacre pay package
Washington -- The Treasury Department and General Motors Co. are in talks to finalize the pay package for GM's new CEO, Edward Whitacre Jr. - 5:26 pm
Additional reports
- Scott Burgess: Ford Taurus SHO's chunky looks belie powerful capabilities
- U.S. bans texting for truckers, bus drivers
- Auto racer starts a new Genesis
- Rex Roy: AutoRama rises high from humble beginnings
Subaru Legacy Limited's transmission is a peek at future
More cars in the future will resemble the 2010 Subaru Legacy Limited, whether we like it or not. - 1:00 am
Gooding classic auction still defies crumbling economy
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Fashion Square shopping center may no longer be the most prestigious place for purchasing consumer goods in this upscale Phoenix suburb, but each January, two large tents are set up in the parking lot near the Dillard's department store and buyers from around the world come in person, by telephone, by Internet or by proxy to bid, sometimes in shocking amounts, on classic automobiles.
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- Robert Snell, General Motors Co.
- Alisa Priddle, Chrysler Group LLC, automotive suppliers
- Christine Tierney, foreign automakers
- David Shepardson, Washington bureau chief covering automotive policy issues
- Scott Burgess, auto critic
- Manny Lopez, auto editor
