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Forecast: Slow recovery could delay GM, Chrysler plans to go public

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EST

Auto sales will continue to recover slowly in 2010, which could hamper cash flow and efforts by General Motors and Chrysler to rebound, according to a forecast released Monday.

GM sues supplier over $30M spent on steering repairs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

General Motors has sued a supplier, saying it has spent more than $30 million fixing problems in the steering systems of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other vehicles.

GM looks to EU for help with Opel

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

General Motors Co. is appealing to European governments to help finance a $5 billion restructuring for Adam Opel GmbH after deciding this month to keep the troubled German carmaker.

Cadillac unveils luxury sports coupe

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

Cadillac introduced the 2011 CTS Coupe today. The new luxury sports coupe was designed to become the centerpiece of Cadillac's revised lineup.

Renault-Nissan inks electric car deal for China city

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:00 EST

Guangzhou, China -- The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the government of Guangzhou Municipality in China and Dongfeng Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co.'s Chinese venture partner, have formed a partnership to promote electric car transport in the city of Guangzhou.

Germany warns fellow EU governments against GM jobs aid

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

Frankfurt -- Germany warned fellow European governments on Monday against offering financial aid to General Motors Europe in exchange for job guarantees, hours ahead of a meeting in Brussels to discuss the future of the company.

GM creditors may recover some lost funds

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST

Unsecured creditors who lost billions when General Motors Corp. filed bankruptcy last summer could get a rare windfall Tuesday if a judge approves a nearly $1.9 million settlement.

Honda leads in fuel efficiency

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:02:00 EST

Honda Motor Co. has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai Motor Co., the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday in releasing preliminary figures for 2009.

Ford Motor to invest $2.3B in Brazil

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Co. will invest nearly $2.3 billion in Brazil over the next five years to modernize factories and expand production in South America's largest market.

Burgess: 2010 Nissan 370Z is made for drivers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The 2010 Nissan 370Z roadster advances the stellar 370Z another step with its comfortable ride and rip-roaring, seat-of-your-pants cornering that will leave a big smile on your mug and your hair ruined by the wind.