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UAW agrees to suspend controversial jobs bank - make other concessions
United Auto Workers has agreed to make changes to its labor agreements to help save the industry
Automakers increase bailout request to $34 billion
GM and Chrysler warn of potential collaspe
Top six automakers report 30 to 47 percent sales drop - a 26 year low
US market sales are down to a 26 year low - GM sales fall 40 percent for November, 47 percent for Chrysler
Chrysler Turnaround Plan Highlights
December 3, 2008 3:52:24 PM
Chrysler submits a detailed plan for its own urgent turnaround which includes cutting CEO Bob Nardelli's salary to just $1 a year.
General Motors Unveils Restructuring Plan
December 3, 2008 12:07:53 AM
GM says it will focus on four core brands, Chevy, Cadillac, GMC and Buick, and will sell Saab and Hummer. The company says it will need 12 billion US dollars to see it through 2009 and 6 billion more ...
Ford places electric vehicles as center piece of turnaround plan
December 2, 2008 11:25:36 PM
To convince the U.S. government to handout a bailout loan of $9 billion, Ford announced their new Vehicle Electrification Plan. The plan includes intentions of releasing all-electric vans and sedans ...
Ford CEO Mulally Driving to Washington DC in Escape Hybrid
December 2, 2008 9:25:36 PM
Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally will drive to D.C. in an Escape Hybrid to make a second plea for aid. Mulally has also agreed to cut his salary to 1 dollar a year if Ford gets government help. GM ...
Production Fisker Karma Confirmed for Detroit
December 2, 2008 7:55:36 PM
Fisker Automotive will unveil the production version of the Karma luxury plug-in hybrid, scheduled to go on sale in November 2009, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Officially Confirmed: Ford Considers Selling Volvo
December 1, 2008 8:19:20 PM
Cash strapped Ford has announced plans that it intends to re-evaluate their relationship with Volvo, which in non-PR speak translates into a sale of the brand.
Ford Ranger Max Concept Pickup Truck Breaks Cover at 2008 Thailand International Motor Expo
December 1, 2008 6:19:20 PM
Orange in colour but still tough as ever, the Ford Ranger Max concept is underpinned by a standard Ranger skeleton. It's the visual redesign that adds drama.
GeigerCars.de shows Dodge Challenger SRT8 in Essen
November 28, 2008 9:14:31 PM
American muscle power mixes with German tuning know-how to produce this 569hp (424kW) Dodge Challenger for Essen. Thank you GeigerCars.
Brabus Tesla Roadster Hits the Essen Stage
November 28, 2008 4:55:18 PM
German tuner Brabus tries its hand at tuning the electric roadster from California start-up Tesla Motors. Tuning includes a sound generator which allows drivers to choose from a selection of different...
Dodge Challenger by Eibach Debuts in Essen
November 28, 2008 2:53:33 PM
Dodge Challenger proved good enough for Eibach for a little tune-up in the run towards Essen Motor Show. A deep orange dominates both interior and exterior.
Heffner Performance Ford GT Camilo Pardo Edition
November 27, 2008 10:13:16 PM
Heffer Performance and Camilo Pardo worked together to create this 900hp Ford GT which was sold at the very first show it attended.
Saab, Saturn & Pontiac Brands Face the Chopping Block
November 27, 2008 7:31:51 PM
When the big three went to Capitol Hill looking for a $25 billion dollar government bailout, Congress had a clear message “No plan, no cash”. A plan being studied by GM is calling for the elimination...
The L.A. Auto Show Babes - in Motion
November 25, 2008 11:02:30 PM
Who would have thought that putting beautiful women next to new cars was a smart marketing ploy?
Big Three ready survival plan for Congress
November 25, 2008 1:27:52 PM
US automakers get a second chance, but must come up with a plan to save their industry. Congress is expecting detailed restructuring plans from all 3 Detroit automakers by December before it decides o...
Fisker Karma hybrid to source engine from GM
November 24, 2008 7:56:28 PM
Fisker has announced their new plug-in hybrid sedan called the Karma will use GM’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder which produces 260 horsepower.
Design exercise: C3R Corvette Stingray Retro Design Project
November 24, 2008 7:26:28 PM
Inspired by the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, US designer Christian Cyrulewski has rendered a reskinned C6 Corvette with retro styling cues, called the C3R.
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