Monthly Archives: September 2009

Toyota still looking at fix for floor mat issue

Federal investigators said of the 102 accidents caused by stuck gas pedals on Toyota vehicles, there are four possible causes involving the floor mats.source Tags: Toyota

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GM, Chrysler meet with dealers over closings

General Motors and Chrysler met Wednesday on Capitol Hill with dealers and lawmakers as talks began on the companies’ plans to close around 3,000 dealerships.source Tags: Chrysler, General Motors, GM

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Penske drops plans to buy Saturn from GM – Automotive News

AFP Penske drops plans to buy Saturn from GMAutomotive News1985 GM and the UAW agree on a separate Saturn labor pact; GM selects Spring Hill, Tenn., as the site for Saturn production, engineering and management. …GM Sale Of Saturn Falls … Continue reading

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GM to close Saturn after Penske ends bid

General Motors Co. said Wednesday it would shut down its Saturn division after an agreement to sell it to Penske Automotive Group Inc. fell apart. source Tags: General Motors, GM

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Ford stays patient on UAW pact changes – Detroit Free Press

Ford stays patient on UAW pact changesDetroit Free PressFord Motor Co. today outlined the differences it sees between its labor contract with the UAW and the contracts the union reached last …and more » source Tags: Ford, UAW, Union

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Ford E-News – Sept. 30, 2009 (PR Newswire)

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GM to close Saturn after Penske ends talks

General Motors Co. says it’s shutting down the Saturn brand after an agreement with Penske Automotive Group Inc. to acquire the unit fell apart.source Tags: General Motors, GM

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Toyota Mats Trigger Firm’s Largest Safety Recall (at SmartMoney.com)

Stock futures point Wednesday to opening gains on Wall Street, after European shares rose and as investors await data on the U.S. labor market and economic conditions in the Chicago region.source Tags: Recall, Toyota

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I’m proud to be a member of IUE-CWA – Dayton Daily News

I'm proud to be a member of IUE-CWADayton Daily NewsThe IUE-CWA leadership did indeed negotiate a VEBA package, as the UAW did with General Motors. This was signed before the end of 2008, but GM chose not to … source … Continue reading

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DOT Issues Warning on Toyota Floor Mat Snags (at SmartMoney.com)

Stock futures point Wednesday to opening gains on Wall Street, after European shares rose and as investors await data on the U.S. labor market and economic conditions in the Chicago region.source Tags: Toyota

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The TARP Trap – Forbes

The TARP TrapForbesUnder the Obama administration's plan, bondholders who were owed far more than the United Auto Workers (UAW) trade union received substantially less than …and more » source Tags: GM, UAW, Union, United Auto Workers

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[$$] Zetsche Sees Profit at Mercedes-Benz Unit (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

WSJ Detroit bureau chief Neal Boudette and Dow Jones Newswires’ Jeff Bennett discuss the outlook for U.S. auto sales numbers. While “Cash for Clunkers” gave auto makers a boost in July, the outlook remains grim for some.source Tags: Mercedes-Benz

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Toyota’s Largest U.S. Recall (CNBC)

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Toyota’s Global Positioning Sweetens Prospects (at Seeking Alpha)

Depending how you calculate it, China’s version of the global economic crisis lasted about three months – especially for those lucky enough to be selling cars in the Middle Kingdom.source Tags: Toyota

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[video] Toyota’s Largest U.S. Recall (at CNBC)

Depending how you calculate it, China’s version of the global economic crisis lasted about three months – especially for those lucky enough to be selling cars in the Middle Kingdom.source Tags: Recall, Toyota

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