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Opel to Cut 8300 Jobs - Develop own cars
February 9, 2010 8:01:00 PM
Up to 8,300 jobs are to be cut from Opel/Vauxhall workforce as part of its plan to be profitable by 2012. Loans and loan guarantees of up to €3.3 billion are being asked of several European government...

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NASA and GM Create Robonaut 2 with Cutting Edge Technology [Video]
February 5, 2010 9:00:00 PM
Danger, Will Robinson! NASA and GM have teamed up to create some creepy-looking robots.

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Spyker Backers Called into Question on Saab GM Deal
January 29, 2010 4:00:00 PM
A Dutch shareholders' association believes the deal by Spyker to purchase Saab is a dirty one, and is calling for Spyker CEO Victor Muller to come clean. The full details inside.

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GM, Ford Tempt Toyota and Lexus Owners in Midst of Pedal Recall
January 28, 2010 8:00:00 PM
In an effort to steal sales from their key rival, GM and Ford have announced new incentives to lure recall-wary Toyota owners.

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Saab Deal Details
January 27, 2010 7:30:00 PM
We have the full details on the purchase of Saab by Spyker. Can they turn the loss-making brand around? The story inside.

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GM first major U.S. automaker to build electric motors
January 27, 2010 12:00:00 AM
In an effort to reduce costs, GM has announced plans to become the first major U.S. automaker to design and build electric motors.

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BREAKING: GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker
January 26, 2010 8:20:45 PM
General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB.

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Ecclestone, Genii, pull out of Saab bidding race
January 26, 2010 8:11:30 PM

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Spyker Trading Suspended Ahead of Pending Announcement
January 26, 2010 7:00:00 PM
Trading in Spyker shares have been suspended ahead of an announcement related to Saab. Spyker shares were rising high in advance of the press statement. Details inside.

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Whitacre Accepts Permanent Position as GM CEO
January 26, 2010 6:00:00 PM
Is the decision by Ed Whitacre to stay on as CEO at General Motors a good move for the company? Find out the full story inside.

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Possible Saab Sale to Spyker This Week - report
January 25, 2010 5:00:00 PM
News reports suggest that a deal for Saab between Spyker and GM could be announced as early as today. The full story inside.

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Bidders still optimistic on Saab sale
January 21, 2010 8:00:00 PM
We have the latest details of ongoing talks to purchase Saab from General Motors. Will 3,400 jobs, and a 60-year old brand be saved?

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Opel Antwerp Plant to be Closed GM Announces
January 21, 2010 6:00:00 PM
Due to the economic downturn, GM has announced the Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium will close by the end of 2010.

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Saab 9-5 Wagon Spied in the Face of Liquidation
January 18, 2010 4:00:00 PM
Next-generation 9-5 wagon spied in winter testing, doubt remains about whether the Saab brand will survive at all given GM's inability to sell it off.

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Cadillac Converj Confirmed for Production - Using Chevy Volt Plug-in Technology
January 11, 2010 6:45:00 PM
Bob Lutz has confirmed Cadillac will build a production version of Converj concept. Full details inside

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Ecclestone hints at F1 future for Saab
January 11, 2010 5:32:12 PM
Should the group involving Bernie Ecclestone succeed in buying Saab, the embattled Swedish carmaker could have a future on the formula one grid.

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Ecclestone, Genii Capital, emerge as Saab bidders
January 8, 2010 10:47:54 AM
Two names closely aligned with formula one have emerged as bidders to buy the Swedish carmaker Saab.

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Smartphone App Gives Owners 24/7 Connection to New Chevrolet Volt
January 6, 2010 6:00:00 PM
GM's OnStar Mobile Application is going to be introduced at CES this week, but what does it do? Details and photos inside.

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Spyker Pitches Final Bid for Saab - Divulges Product Plan
January 5, 2010 2:02:00 AM
Third bid by Dutch luxury carmaker Spyker will be submitted before a January 7 deadline set by GM.

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Saab shut down continues despite extended talks
December 31, 2009 5:00:00 PM
GM is still interested in talking with Spyker about concluding a deal for Saab, but can Spyker raise enough money in time? Details inside.

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Saab Wind Down Resumes as New Photo of 9-5 Wagon Surface
December 24, 2009 11:54:44 PM
A rendered image was identifed by a Swedish site as being very close to the real look of the next-gen Saab 9-5 SportCombi wagon. The pic inside.

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Spyker's Deadline for Saab Extended - further deal details surface
December 22, 2009 2:00:00 AM
In the latest turn of events, Spyker has extended their offer to purchase Saab. Details inside.

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Saab Not Dead Yet - Spyker Makes New Offer
December 21, 2009 4:00:00 PM
Two days after GM announced Saab would be closed, Spyker has submitted a new 11-point bid for the company.

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Saab Killed Off as Last Ditch Talks Collapse
December 18, 2009 5:00:00 PM
Saab will be shut down after talks to sell the brand to Spyker failed. Details inside.

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Spyker makes bid for Saab
December 2, 2009 7:00:00 PM
Reports suggest that Dutch automaker Spyker, with their supportive Russian backing, could be in the running for Saab. We break the story down inside.

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GM CEO Henderson ousted, Whitacre interim replacement
December 2, 2009 5:00:00 PM
After three successive failed deals, Fritz Henderson is out as CEO of General Motors. What's next for GM? Details inside.

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Koenigsegg Pull Out of Deal to Buy Saab
November 24, 2009 9:00:00 PM

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GM to Begin Repayment of Government Loans Ahead of Schedule
November 16, 2009 4:00:00 PM
GM will also begin repaying loans to the government of Canada and the province of Ontario. GM hopes to clear up about half of its government debts before a public offering sometime after the middle of...

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GM European CEO Resigns After Opel Reversal - Bob Lutz to fill in?
November 9, 2009 8:20:44 PM
While details are limited, it appears Forster and GM management clashed over the much-mangled deal to sell Opel to a joint-venture lead by Magna International.

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GM Board Decides to Keep Opel
November 4, 2009 3:58:52 PM
In a surprise move, GM's board of directors has decided to keep Opel. While details are scarce, the board believes Opel and Vauxhall are vital to the success of General Motors.

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