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

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:37:00 EST

Auto sales will continue to recover but slowly in 2010, which could hamper cash flow and efforts by General Motors and Chrysler to rebound to the point that the companies can go public, according to a forecast released Monday by Fitch Ratings.

Cadillac unveils luxury sports coupe

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:37:00 EST

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

GM sues supplier over $30M spent on steering repairs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:37:00 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.

Germany warns fellow EU governments against GM jobs aid

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:37:00 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.

Chrysler incentives include 0% financing, cash back

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EST

Chrysler Group LLC today announced new incentives for the holiday season in a bid to drive consumers into its showrooms.

Opel head: Company must shrink capacity up to 25%

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:00 EST

GM's troubled German carmaker Adam Opel GmbH needs to reduce its production capacity across Europe by as much as 25 percent, the new head of Opel said Friday.