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  1. Website: UAW behind protests

    A conservative-leaning news website says it has obtained documents from the United Auto Workers’ Internet server that show the union is behind a new, nationwide campaign to train 100,000 Americans for “sustained non-violent direct action” on behalf of “the 99 percent.”

    • 12:49 AM, Feb. 23, 2012
    • GENERAL MOTORS

    Peugeot, GM talk Europe alliance

    General Motors Co. and France’s PSA Peugeot Citroën are in talks to combine some activities to cut their costs in Europe, where both automakers are losing money.

    • Feb. 23, 2012
    • FORD

    Bill Ford Jr. putting students on Wheelz

    A firm founded by Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said Wednesday it is investing in a transportation startup that connects students on college campuses with cars.

  2. GM’s Akerson defends bailout as ‘wise, far-reaching vision’

    General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson reaffirmed Wednesday his support of the government bailout of his company, saying it worked and helped cities such as Detroit.

  3. China curb on newcomers aids GM

    China is clamping down on overcapacity in the world’s biggest automobile market, benefiting companies with entrenched production and sales, such as General Motors Co., while hurting newcomers to the market.

  4. Plant in EU is a Chinese first

    Bahovitsa, Bulgaria — Great Wall Motors launched operations in Bulgaria this week, becoming the first Chinese automaker to assemble cars in the European Union.

    • Feb. 23, 2012
    • DRIVE

    2012 Audi A5: Coupe of grace

    Americans don’t like coupes. It’s a silly notion in 2012 that coupes are two doors short of a full-size family sedan. But the 2012 Audi A5 makes a compelling argument that a coupe comeback could be right around the corner.

    • Feb. 23, 2012
    • DRIVE

    Youths to roll out ’30s rebuilt pickup at Autorama

    It won’t sport the slickest paint job or the loudest growl or the fastest 0-60 pace. In fact, it’ll barely have tires in time for the show.

  5. Briefs: GM Ventures head to lead R&D efforts

    General Motors Co. said veteran engineer Jon Lauckner will head the company’s research and development efforts.

  6. Recall for air bags may grow

    Detroit — Federal safety regulators are investigating a problem with side air bags that may fail to inflate in a crash.

    • Feb. 23, 2012
    • DRIVE

    Roadwire further civilizes Jeep Wrangler

    Jeep Wranglers are the civilian version of a rugged utility vehicle originally developed for military use. Through the decades, however, the Wrangler has become increasingly civilized, both by Jeep and by aftermarket equipment producers.

  7. Horses run wild in today’s vehicles

    Remember when 200 or more horsepower was a big deal? It’s not any more. At the recent Chicago Auto Show, there was a dramatic example of how engines have grown more muscular over the years.

    • Feb. 22, 2012
    • GENERAL MOTORS

    GM head to donate $1M to Habitat

    General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Daniel Akerson is expected today to announce a $1 million personal gift to Habitat for Humanity Detroit, according to people familiar with his plans.

  8. Honda recalling 46,000 Odyssey minivans to fix rear doors

    Washington —Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 45,000 Odyssey minivans to repair power liftgates that could unexpectedly close and cause injuries.

    • Feb. 22, 2012
    • FORD

    Ford to add $3.8B to pension plans this year

    Detroit— Ford Motor Co. will pump $3.8 billion into its global pension plans this year as it tries to get them closer to fully funding their obligations. ...

  9. GM appoints veteran engineer to head research

    Detroit— General Motors said veteran engineer Jon Lauckner will head the company's research and development efforts.

    • Feb. 22, 2012
    • AUTOS INSIDER

    Senators to Obama: OK fuel rules

    Washington — Thirty U.S. senators called on the Obama administration to finalize new rules nearly doubling fuel efficiency standards to 54.5 mpg by 2025.

    • Feb. 22, 2012
    • FORD

    Ford board members’ compensation rises 25%

    Ford Motor Co. boosted annual compensation for board members by 25 percent and will pay 29 percent more to Edsel Ford II, its founder’s great-grandson, for his ...

    • Feb. 22, 2012
    • GENERAL MOTORS

    GM to Gingrich: You can put a gun rack in a Volt

    Washington — General Motors Co. launched a new blog Tuesday, and responded to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich’s suggestion the Chevrolet Volt ...

    • Feb. 22, 2012
    • FORD

    Ford opens up on Tourneo commercial van

    Ford Motor Co. has released details about a new commercial van that the automaker says gives passengers a more luxurious car-like experience.

  10. Feds investigate problems with side air bags

    Detroit— Federal safety regulators are investigating a problem with side air bags that may fail to inflate in a crash.

  11. Honda putting No. 2 global manager in U.S. in localization drive

    Tetsuo Iwamura, president of Honda Motor Co.'s American Honda Motor subsidiary, has been appointed to the board of the Japanese automaker, pending shareholder ...

  12. U.S. motorists drive fewer miles in 2011

    Washington— Americans hit the brakes on travel in 2011, as travel on U.S. roads fell to its lowest level since 2003, government data shows.

  13. Fact Check: Artful swerves on the auto bailout

    Washington — Michigan has become squirm central for Republican presidential candidates who are trying to explain their opposition to the auto bailout ...

  14. Auto bailout back to haunt Romney or help him

    As Congress and the White House scrambled in the fall of 2008 to confront the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression, Mitt Romney felt ...

  15. Electric cars still a hard sell for most consumers

    If there’s a full-blown revolution coming, it isn’t here yet. While the hybrid market is growing, in 2012 it comprises just 2.46% of the overall market. ...

    • Feb. 18, 2012
    • DRIVE

    Five tiny cars we almost forgot

    Today’s small cars are so good, you may not need a larger one. After all, they offer all of the technology — such as Bluetooth and GPS navigation — and comfort ...

  16. Profits don’t blind GM to tests ahead

    For cold, hard dollars-and-cents evidence that the new General Motors Co. isn’t like the old one, look no further than the past 24 hours.

  17. GM’s Akerson: $7.6B profit a ‘solid performance’

    General Motors Co. may have posted a record profit of $7.6 billion for 2011 Thursday, but the Detroit automaker acknowledges that its turnaround is far from ...

    • Feb. 17, 2012
    • AUTOS INSIDER

    DOT issues guidelines to limit dashboard distractions

    Washington — Safety regulators are urging automakers to design dashboard technology with a view to limiting the amount of time that drivers take their eyes off ...

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