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2010 Fisker Karma Preview
There was quite a buzz around the Fisker Automotive stand as company CEO Henrik Fisker delivered a short address to the media and introduced the Karma. To much of the mainstream press, it was a first introduction...
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Chrysler Looking for More Cuts
Despite deep cuts in production numbers and plans to trim between 8500 and 10,000 blue-collar jobs through the first half of 2008, Chrysler LLC is still looking for more cost savings. The automaker is prepared to...
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Ford Drops New N.A. Plant Plans
Ford is shelving plans to build a new assembly plant in northernMexico. Instead, Ford has promised the United Auto Workers in its new labor pact to build a small car in the U.S. Pushing both Ford and GM to build...
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Can GM Keep Momentum Up?
How quickly things can change. Little more than a year ago, the mood was one of gloom and doom at General Motors headquarters, along theDetroit River. Sales and share were plunging, losses were mounting, and its...
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At Witz’ End: CAFE, the 0.2% Solution
If CO2 causes global warming, why are critics attacking cars alone? The man-made global warming theory touted by technologically challenged alarmists, agenda-driven politicians, and their willing accomplices in the...
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Chrysler Drops Magnum, Pacifica and More
Chrysler LLC plans to eliminate four different models next year as part of a broad cost-cutting effort that will lead to the elimination of an additional 12,000 jobs. Robert Nardelli, Chrysler chairman and chief...
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Chrysler-UAW Deal in Trouble
The United Auto Workers’ new contract with Chrysler LLC is facing serious challenges as opposition to the contract among union members mounts. The vote is now officially considered "too close to call," union...
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GM: Eight-Speeds on the Way
General Motors isn't giving away any of the specifics just yet, but it does have a seven- and even an eight-speed automatic transmission tucked away in its product development cycle. Jim Lanzon, executive director...
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