Most Active Articles 2010-03-22T02:37:04.021-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:us-automakers Tara Kalwarski tkalwarski173 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10421552538332528910-6b2fc0f267a8f2ba15487907b61e608a 2010-03-21T01:28:25.830-04:00

Washington is slowly getting into the Lithium and REE issues. TREM 2010 which held its place in the capital has provided an alarming set of facts to the government authorities and has issued a set of recommendations for implementation.

Washington is slowly getting into the Lithium and REE issues. TREM 2010 which held its place in the capital has provided an alarming set of facts to the government authorities and has issued a set of recommendations for implementation. http://sufiy.blogspot.com/2010/03/rare-earth-minerals-critical-us.html Sufiy Sufiy ssufiy476 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11725307799888283642-de7d8282b4fabe39f27192c56d7e0261 2010-03-21T00:48:46.039-04:00

We have a very important news for this ambitious Junior involved in Lithium and REE exploration and development play. Now it confirms its project generator model and its ability to advance its extensive portfolio of properties by J/V deals.

We have a very important news for this ambitious Junior involved in Lithium and REE exploration and development play. Now it confirms its project generator model and its ability to advance its extensive portfolio of properties by J/V deals. http://sufiy.blogspot.com/2010/03/tnr-goldinternational-lithium-enters.html Sufiy Sufiy ssufiy476 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5581366094958863282-da0d49499221672eeb39d7660fd398fd 2010-03-21T00:46:02.884-04:00

he most important news for us here is that eventually all automakers are expected to move into Lithium based batteries.

he most important news for us here is that eventually all automakers are expected to move into Lithium based batteries. http://sufiy.blogspot.com/2010/03/lithium-demand-hondas-low-cost-hybrid.html Sufiy Sufiy ssufiy476 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15642237303829356997-27416b9219992b1cf334b1a59ae555d4 2010-03-14T22:40:16.176-04:00

Now we have Ferrari on board of our Green Mobility Revolution. Crucial thing and catalyst for our Next Big Thing to take off will be understanding that Electric Cars and Hybrids are not plastic toys any more made in the back yard. All Major producers have announced Electric Cars and Hybrid models, once they will be on the roads by the end of this year investors will realise the magnitude of this coming tectonic shift.

Now we have Ferrari on board of our Green Mobility Revolution. Crucial thing and catalyst for our Next Big Thing to take off will be understanding that Electric Cars and Hybrids are not plastic toys any more made in the back yard. All Major producers have announced Electric Cars and Hybrid models, once they will be on the roads by the end of this year investors will realise the magnitude of this coming tectonic shift. http://sufiy.blogspot.com/2010/03/ferrari-wants-to-offer-hybrid-versions.html Sufiy Sufiy ssufiy476 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6370944397404802106-653910e72d01254a4cc4ec1b41e587c3 2010-03-14T22:38:32.591-04:00

For many years, few metals drew bigger yawns from mining executives than lithium, a lightweight element long associated mostly with mood-stabilizing drugs.Suddenly, the yawns are being replaced by eurekas. As awareness spreads that lithium is a crucial ingredient for hybrid and electric cars, a global hunt is under way for new supplies of the metal

For many years, few metals drew bigger yawns from mining executives than lithium, a lightweight element long associated mostly with mood-stabilizing drugs.Suddenly, the yawns are being replaced by eurekas. As awareness spreads that lithium is a crucial ingredient for hybrid and electric cars, a global hunt is under way for new supplies of the metal http://sufiy.blogspot.com/2010/03/lithium-and-ree-gms-lutz-says-hybrids.html Sufiy Sufiy ssufiy476 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10498458094864458150-ef7010ee73f320fd680ba7b92988b5bb 2008-12-10T11:12:46.813-05:00

That figure — repeated on television and in newspapers as the average pay of a Big Three autoworker — has become a big symbol in the fight over what should happen to Detroit. To critics, it is a neat encapsulation of everything that’s wrong with...

That figure — repeated on television and in newspapers as the average pay of a Big Three autoworker — has become a big symbol in the fight over what should happen to Detroit. To critics, it is a neat encapsulation of everything that’s wrong with... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/business/economy/10leonhardt.html?hp Moira Herbst mherbst922 2,128 2,121 6 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:433112187076412614-8a2087c70b4347178a4662d3ad384bc2 2008-12-20T02:44:35.356-05:00

As of the New Year, taxpayers will pretty much own General Motors, as well as Chrysler until that automaker is stripped or...

As of the New Year, taxpayers will pretty much own General Motors, as well as Chrysler until that automaker is stripped or... http://www.businessweek.com/autos/autobeat/archives/2008/12/ten_things_the.html?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis John A. Byrne jbyrne076 1,867 1,865 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12090003133135208417-85aeae4f0aa7b0d4f70285165fd5fc75 2009-05-03T17:29:17.853-04:00

May 3 Chrysler LLC, under orders by President Barack Obama to conduct a quick bankruptcy, may ask court approval to auction most of its assets in three weeks

May 3 Chrysler LLC, under orders by President Barack Obama to conduct a quick bankruptcy, may ask court approval to auction most of its assets in three weeks http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=aun5Lcz_0cZg&refer=europe Shirley Brady sbrady224 989 989 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11553134509395005868-87269dd21f2e1e05f2a4701d5955c4b6 2009-05-03T22:38:28.947-04:00

When you think the Chrysler bankruptcy is one of the most intellectually fascinating things ever to come down the pike ('cept maybe the coming GM extravaganza) and there's more interest amongst the general public in the swine, aka H1N1, flu, you know you're a purebreed bankruptcy law wonk. For those of like persuasion or who just want a handy reference guide, here's the basic 411 on the Chrysler bankruptcy.

When you think the Chrysler bankruptcy is one of the most intellectually fascinating things ever to come down the pike ('cept maybe the coming GM extravaganza) and there's more interest amongst the general public in the swine, aka H1N1, flu, you know you're a purebreed bankruptcy law wonk. For those of like persuasion or who just want a handy reference guide, here's the basic 411 on the Chrysler bankruptcy. http://www.ohiopracticalbusinesslaw.com/2009/05/articles/bankruptcy/extra-extra-get-your-chrysler-bankruptcy-info-here/ Teri Rasmussen trasmussen142 781 781 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11228908049584664809-478de8c1082154b65e5cf48ac08cd780 2008-12-11T10:47:14.227-05:00

General Motors had no choice: It had to keep Buick. If GM walked away from Buick in the United States, the brand's biggest market likely would collapse. GM's bailout plan released to Congress last week makes it clear that the days are numbered for...

General Motors had no choice: It had to keep Buick. If GM walked away from Buick in the United States, the brand's biggest market likely would collapse. GM's bailout plan released to Congress last week makes it clear that the days are numbered for... http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081208/ANA03/812080325/1199 Robin Ajello rajello788 1,287 1,284 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15163745066768109012-6c701ab332fbe608b9340f9893f7c6cb 2009-05-14T08:58:14.678-04:00

In case you are not aware, the Obama administration suggested to us that a Chrysler bankruptcy would be quick (30 to 60 days). A new finding suggests otherwise.

In case you are not aware, the Obama administration suggested to us that a Chrysler bankruptcy would be quick (30 to 60 days). A new finding suggests otherwise. http://www.autotribute.com/2009/05/chrysler-bankruptcy-may-last-two-years.html Kwame Owusu kowusu428 580 580 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3896734515208528703-513c5b1cd9e1f01bdbb1cea9b985395c 2010-03-05T10:43:08.995-05:00

There is no stopping the Blue Oval. The month of February has come to an end and FoMoCo has just racked up another victory — with sales up 43.14%, it was the largest automaker in the US for the month, surpassing both General Motors (sales up 11.

There is no stopping the Blue Oval. The month of February has come to an end and FoMoCo has just racked up another victory — with sales up 43.14%, it was the largest automaker in the US for the month, surpassing both General Motors (sales up 11. http://www.autotribute.com/4973/ford-sells-more-gm-and-toyota-februrary/ Kwame Owusu kowusu428 8 7 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15444197960113106276-75fb835ce244509e8ef552fe887ef2cc 2009-04-06T19:44:52.659-04:00

The federal agency that protects pensions for workers could absorb the retirement plans of General Motors Corp. (GM) and Chrysler LLC if the auto giants collapse, but taking on the auto obligations would bring the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. closer to needing a taxpayer-funded bailout in the future.

The federal agency that protects pensions for workers could absorb the retirement plans of General Motors Corp. (GM) and Chrysler LLC if the auto giants collapse, but taking on the auto obligations would bring the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. closer to needing a taxpayer-funded bailout in the future. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090403-710957.html Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 613 613 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13602978070994419019-e9f1f1bb551a2a0ebf769bbc4b0dcd0e 2008-12-12T08:25:22.442-05:00

Last-ditch efforts to forge an agreement to rescue the U.S. automakers fell apart late Thursday, Dec. 11, when union officials refused fast and deep cuts in worker pay. The collapse created the real possibility that General Motors (GM) and Chrysler...

Last-ditch efforts to forge an agreement to rescue the U.S. automakers fell apart late Thursday, Dec. 11, when union officials refused fast and deep cuts in worker pay. The collapse created the real possibility that General Motors (GM) and Chrysler... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/dec2008/db20081211_939643.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story John A. Byrne jbyrne076 923 916 6 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10249167274767457116-1f354c1bf6cf519e886afbc39d930427 2009-04-15T08:46:46.002-04:00

Automaker Fiat Group SpA will walk away from a deal to take a 20-percent stake in Chrysler LLC if the U.S. automaker's unions don't agree to major cost cuts, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an interview published Wednesday. Fiat and Chrysler are...

Automaker Fiat Group SpA will walk away from a deal to take a 20-percent stake in Chrysler LLC if the U.S. automaker's unions don't agree to major cost cuts, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an interview published Wednesday. Fiat and Chrysler are... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D97IS7NO0.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 569 568 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3656922130810154350-dcca3c82aed6d47cabb8894fb2472a2a 2009-05-04T17:20:40.535-04:00

General Motors Corp. may be more likely to end up in bankruptcy based on the Obama administration’s willingness to place Chrysler LLC into court protection to safeguard union health-care benefits.

General Motors Corp. may be more likely to end up in bankruptcy based on the Obama administration’s willingness to place Chrysler LLC into court protection to safeguard union health-care benefits. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20670001&sid=aCRwRYakxQSI Shirley Brady sbrady224 502 502 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8177213711687005656-89d4f83a7e5c564f70c51573bdb8853e 2008-11-18T11:17:48.740-05:00

Economists in Michigan, the long-time home of the auto industry, say they don’t support the proposed multi-billion dollar bailout of Big Three automakers Chrysler, GM and Ford.

Economists in Michigan, the long-time home of the auto industry, say they don’t support the proposed multi-billion dollar bailout of Big Three automakers Chrysler, GM and Ford. http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=39499 Tara Kalwarski tkalwarski173 919 914 5 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5261040051028905980-7ad10aa2ba5ad0416e91627edd5717dc 2009-03-06T12:35:03.459-05:00

General Motors Corp. executives are more open to a speedy bankruptcy reorganization financed by the government, pushing aside earlier concern that such a move would scare away so many customers the company wouldn't survive, said a person familiar...

General Motors Corp. executives are more open to a speedy bankruptcy reorganization financed by the government, pushing aside earlier concern that such a move would scare away so many customers the company wouldn't survive, said a person familiar... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123625134434838921.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 622 621 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4588576716495598466-d166d2fec864b4224f826d93c1959128 2009-04-24T09:13:53.159-04:00

It's looking more and more like there's a bankruptcy filing in Chrysler's future—maybe as soon as next week. White House officials, Chrysler executives, and the banks holding the struggling automaker's debt all point to a strong likelihood that...

It's looking more and more like there's a bankruptcy filing in Chrysler's future—maybe as soon as next week. White House officials, Chrysler executives, and the banks holding the struggling automaker's debt all point to a strong likelihood that... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/apr2009/db20090423_428911.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis Charles Dubow cdubow602 413 411 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13163211729890952120-25f7e0010894a1e1b6c6cea6bda2f80a 2008-12-03T19:37:00.406-05:00

On the eve of Detroit's latest date with fate in Washington, the United Auto Workers have surrendered the union's version of corporate jets. The union is suspending its most ridiculed perk, called the JOBS bank, writes BW's David Welch.

On the eve of Detroit's latest date with fate in Washington, the United Auto Workers have surrendered the union's version of corporate jets. The union is suspending its most ridiculed perk, called the JOBS bank, writes BW's David Welch. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/dec2008/db2008123_443853.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 678 672 6 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4035289729287153824-9cc88eb54d8a6e5f32759e21052372f8 2009-04-29T20:19:24.359-04:00

Chrysler is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, Apr. 30. The White House and the U.S. Treasury are set to announce that the government will provide financing for the automaker to reemerge from the process as a smaller, leaner company with Fiat as a major shareholder.

Chrysler is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, Apr. 30. The White House and the U.S. Treasury are set to announce that the government will provide financing for the automaker to reemerge from the process as a smaller, leaner company with Fiat as a major shareholder. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/apr2009/db20090429_216639.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 371 370 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10819938588956845367-2fd42bf47a733e02e14b949ef46bdff9 2009-05-14T12:42:39.607-04:00

Chrysler LLC is seeking to drop 789 dealers from its retail network, according to documents filed Thursday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan. The company has requested a June 3 court hearing to approve the planned streamlining, though some dealers said they would oppose being shut down.

Chrysler LLC is seeking to drop 789 dealers from its retail network, according to documents filed Thursday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan. The company has requested a June 3 court hearing to approve the planned streamlining, though some dealers said they would oppose being shut down. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124231125953119515.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 330 330 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4366312626988091632-ff1da4f2ba9f7be3952d0c464172fb91 2009-05-24T17:59:33.283-04:00

Why a GM Bankruptcy Would Be a Disaster

Why a GM Bankruptcy Would Be a Disaster http://app.businessweek.com/UserComments/combo_review?action=all&style=wide&productId=43843&productCode=spec Steve Bobrov sbobrov064 316 313 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15550721296213548030-8b7eda83daff9325ba8eaacc59f7fc2b 2008-11-30T02:23:10.190-05:00

Whatever the mechanism of their demise, the car companies did it to themselves. They love to blame labor agreements, pension plans, and health plans for their precarious financial situation, yet didn't the companies negotiate and sign those deals in good faith? Surely the down-the-road financial burdens were calculable at the time. Is it that we're living longer than expected, rather than expiring early like Pinto gas tanks? Maybe that's part of it, but to blame the unions for good negotiating is worse than forgiving the companies for bad. And what does it matter? The real issue at hand -- and the only one that really matters -- isn't who to blame or even whether or not to save these specific companies, but how to get me a really sweet ride. That's because the only way the U.S. auto industry is going to survive in any form is by making cars so cool that we'll stand in line to buy them even in a global financial crisis.

Whatever the mechanism of their demise, the car companies did it to themselves. They love to blame labor agreements, pension plans, and health plans for their precarious financial situation, yet didn't the companies negotiate and sign those deals in good faith? Surely the down-the-road financial burdens were calculable at the time. Is it that we're living longer than expected, rather than expiring early like Pinto gas tanks? Maybe that's part of it, but to blame the unions for good negotiating is worse than forgiving the companies for bad. And what does it matter? The real issue at hand -- and the only one that really matters -- isn't who to blame or even whether or not to save these specific companies, but how to get me a really sweet ride. That's because the only way the U.S. auto industry is going to survive in any form is by making cars so cool that we'll stand in line to buy them even in a global financial crisis. http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/2008/pulpit_20081126_005507.html Christopher Tse ctse359 604 598 5 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18283777729700699573-b6ef5f6b05c4f9102d3ff706d7503315 2008-11-28T21:02:00.000-05:00

The buzz in Detroit this holiday week is that General motors will carve up its family of brands like a Thanksgiving turkey and cast away a few as dried bones. One report has GM ditching Pontiac, Saab and Hummer. Well

The buzz in Detroit this holiday week is that General motors will carve up its family of brands like a Thanksgiving turkey and cast away a few as dried bones. One report has GM ditching Pontiac, Saab and Hummer. Well http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1711586482&f=9791 592 587 5 0