Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Lansing sees sparks of hope
GM brings 1,000 jobs to hard-hit area
In a throwback to an era when auto plant jobs made Michigan a land of riches, General Motors intends to run its Lansing Delta Township plant day and night, Monday through Friday. - 1:17 pm
Toyota recalls 155,000 Prius, Camry and Lexus vehicles for brake issues
Toyota announced it would recall another three models in the United States -- covering 155,000 vehicles -- as it struggles to bolster it reputation. - 1:17 pm
- Federal officials review Toyota Corolla complaints
- State Farm says it alerted feds to Toyotas in 2007
Ford ready to take wraps off Transit Connect Electric
Dearborn --Ford Motor Co. is scheduled to unveil the Ford Transit Connect Electric on Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show. It's the first in a series of battery-powered vehicles from the Dearborn automaker. - 1:17 pm
Nissan, absent in Detroit, returns to Chicago
Nissan Motor Co. has rejoined the Chicago Auto Show in large part because it's geared to consumers. - 1:17 pm
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- Hartford spent $520,000 lobbying gov't in 4Q - 01:23 PM
- India halts genetically modified eggplant release - 11:08 AM
- Opel asks European govts for $3.7 billion in loans - 10:14 AM
- Hartford Financial's 4Q profit beats estimates - 05:09 PM
- Moody's reviews its ratings for MGM Mirage - 04:17 PM
Business
- Dollar slides on hopes for debt help in Europe - 01:50 PM
- OSI Systems deploys body scanners in 2 UK airports - 01:49 PM
- Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth - 01:48 PM
- ADP names Symantec CEO to its board - 01:47 PM
- Chrysler CEO cancels Chicago auto show speech
- Chrysler will celebrate Challenger in Chicago
- Toyota, Apple co-founder try to solve his Prius problem
- Kelley Blue Book to cut value of recalled Toyotas again
- GM, Treasury still in talks over Whitacre pay package
- Toyota to resume production today at six plants
- GM China sales nearly doubled in January
- Reports: Toyota decides to recall Prius in Japan
- Toyota preparing to announce Prius fix
- Pension liabilities weigh on Big 3
- GM gets tax breaks, will keep RenCen headquarters
- Toyota head issues apology
- Japanese media criticize Toyota chief's response to recall
- Auto suppliers see better times ahead
- Subaru Legacy Limited's transmission is a peek at future
- Toyota U.S. sales chief reaches out through social news outlet
Federal officials review Toyota Corolla complaints
Washington -- Federal safety officials say they will look into complaints from Toyota Corolla drivers about difficulty with the steering on their vehicles. - 1:07 pm
State Farm says it alerted feds to Toyotas in 2007
Insurance giant State Farm alerted U.S. safety regulators in late 2007 that it was seeing an uptick in reports of sudden-unintended acceleration incidents in Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles, a company spokesman said today. - 2:12 pm
Howes: Toyota's ties to Congress face their first big test
Daniel Howes: We're about to see who Toyota's friends really are. For the better part of two decades, the Japanese automaker used its steady U.S. expansion and sterling quality reputation to woo new allies in Washington and state capitals around the country. - 8:52 am
Snow delays Toyota hearing
Washington -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee canceled a hearing on Toyota's massive recalls set for Wednesday because of another snowstorm headed for the capital. - 1:17 pm
Ford puts one leader over performance teams
Ford Motor Co. will move all of its performance teams under one leader, working to create a universal feel for all of its performance vehicles, Ford said Monday. - 1:00 am
Toyota recalls Priuses worldwide
Toyota said it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide over braking problems as the company moves aggressively to repair damage to its reputation. - 9:12 am
Nissan expects full-year profit on rising sales
Yokohama, Japan -- Nissan Motor Co. predicted a return to profit this fiscal year, scrapping an earlier loss estimate and citing government incentives that boosted demand for the company's vehicles in China and Japan. - 12:42 pm
2011 Ford Shelby GT500 will be faster and lighter, execs say
The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 will be faster, more powerful and lighter than ever before, Ford executives said this afternoon. - 11:02 pm
Toyota CEO: We 'failed to connect dots' on safety issues
Washington -- Toyota Motor Corp. chief executive Akio Toyoda said late Monday the Japanese automaker had "failed to connect the dots" in reviewing safety issues around the world. - 11:02 pm
Additional reports
- Scott Burgess: Ford Taurus SHO's chunky looks belie powerful capabilities
- U.S. bans texting for truckers, bus drivers
- Auto racer starts a new Genesis
- Rex Roy: AutoRama rises high from humble beginnings
Subaru Legacy Limited's transmission is a peek at future
More cars in the future will resemble the 2010 Subaru Legacy Limited, whether we like it or not. - 1:00 am
Gooding classic auction still defies crumbling economy
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Fashion Square shopping center may no longer be the most prestigious place for purchasing consumer goods in this upscale Phoenix suburb, but each January, two large tents are set up in the parking lot near the Dillard's department store and buyers from around the world come in person, by telephone, by Internet or by proxy to bid, sometimes in shocking amounts, on classic automobiles.
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