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United Auto Workers President Bob King called for “direct action” — including nonviolent civil disobedience — to take back America from the “right-wing Republicans” and “one-percenters” who he says have hijacked this democracy.
The next generation of leadership at Ford Motor Co. is quietly stepping up, a refreshing change from the frequent executive drama before CEO Alan Mulally arrived more than five years ago.
Today, the United Auto Workers will mark the 75th anniversary of the victory they won over GM — a victory that forced the company to sign the first national contract with the union and sparked the growth of the U.S. labor movement. It is a victory that veterans of what became known as the Flint Sit-Down Strike say is as important in 2012 as it was in 1937.
Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into 830,000 Toyota vehicles over complaints of fires sparked by power window switches.
The Chicago Auto Show may not have the hype of Los Angeles, the volume of Detroit or the allure of New York, the other “major” shows in America, but it’s certainly the biggest, with an impact felt throughout the city.
Washington— Ford Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are issuing new recalls for vehicles that may not comply with federal safety standards.
Washington— The Energy Department is estimated to lose $3 billion on its loan program for green energy and retooling auto plants for more efficient cars. That's less than Congress anticipated when it set aside $10 billion for risks associated with funding these emerging industries, according to a White House report released Friday.
Washington— BMW AG will pay a $3 million penalty for failing to recall vehicles in a timely fashion.
The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon, the third variant of Chevrolet's most popular car, will make its global premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland next month, General Motors Co. announced Thursday. The station wagon complements the Cruze sedan and hatchback, which have combined sales of more than 1 million vehicles globally since launch in 2009.
The time is right. That’s what Ford’s vice president and head of global product development told me after his retirement was announced.
Two Ford Motor Co. executives considered instrumental in the automaker’s turnaround will step down effective in April, president and CEO Alan Mulally announced this morning.
Chicago — High mileage trumped the environment at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.
Concern is spreading on Wall Street that General Motors Co.’s struggling European operations could take a heavy toll on the automaker’s bottom line when it reports its 2011 earnings next week.
General Motors Co. took the wraps off the three-row crossover Wednesday at the first press day of the Chicago Auto Show.
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