Automotive news and automotive widget
Monday, October 20, 2008 ( change date )
Chrysler, GM deal confronts obstacles
The only scenario seemingly not on the table for Chrysler LLC is the status quo as pressure mounts to decide the fate of Detroit's No. 3 automaker.
Detnews.com Monday, October 20, 2008GM taps N.C. firm for key Volt part
A North Carolina company is expected to announce today a $50 million, multi-year deal to provide customized auxiliary water pumps for the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle and other General Motors Corp. hybrids.
Detnews.com Monday, October 20, 2008Transmission manufacturer ends deal with Chrysler
TIPTON, Ind. -- German manufacturer Getrag is without a primary customer for the transmissions it expected to make at a new factory in Tipton.
Detnews.com Monday, October 20, 2008As prices fall, push for alternatives may ease
Combined with the credit crisis, the falling price of oil is threatening efforts to develop new sources of energy and reduce consumption in the U.S.
MSNBC.com Monday, October 20, 2008Kevin A. Wilson--All of the above:
At this writing, oil prices are way less than $100 a barrel. It was $138 not long ago. The facile and foolish interpretation is that this news means we've returned to "normal."
Autoweek.com Monday, October 20, 2008GM deal for Chrysler said to be coming soon
DETROIT -- Speculation continued to swirl Monday that a deal for General Motors Corp. to buy Chrysler LLC from New York private equity firm Cerberus Capital management LP could come soon.
Detnews.com Monday, October 20, 2008Chrysler plant in Windsor will have rotating layoffs
WINDSOR, Ontario -- Chrysler will lay off workers on one shift at its Windsor, Ontario, assembly plant on a rotating basis over the next three weeks.
Detnews.com Monday, October 20, 2008Test drive: 2008 Hyundai Accent SE
My two favorite sport-compacts are the Honda Civic Si and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, but those cars start at around $23,500 and $24,500 respectively -- a decent chunk o' change,...
About Monday, October 20, 2008Ferrari licks wounds after Shanghai pasting
Ferrari returned to europe licking its wounds after Lewis Hamilton's triumph in China left the team facing serious self-analysis before the november 2 championship showdown in Brazil.
Motoring.co.za Monday, October 20, 2008GM bans unscheduled overtime
DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. has told local union officials at two factories that make its hotter-selling small and midsize cars that it will not allow any more unscheduled overtime, a move seen as a way to further cut costs.
Detnews.com Monday, October 20, 20081 2 3

PREVIEW
OF YOUR NEWS WIDGET
INSTALL YOUR WIDGET