Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T06:13:21.979-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:us-automakers Tara Kalwarski tkalwarski173 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10464721855620735617-ffd0ce46eac8e127554ec73015520dc6 2009-11-16T15:16:53.388-05:00

Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co., signaling confidence in its recovery from bankruptcy, said it generated $3.3 billion in cash in the third quarter and plans to start repaying government loans early. Cash on hand was $42.6 billion at the...

Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co., signaling confidence in its recovery from bankruptcy, said it generated $3.3 billion in cash in the third quarter and plans to start repaying government loans early. Cash on hand was $42.6 billion at the... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aBxkt_GPO_Zg&pos=4 Charles Dubow cdubow602 32 32 0 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 955 955 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 2,062 2,055 6 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13540597663146461795-18f257a90362b023f0cf68ead4a501ea 2009-10-29T11:27:30.596-04:00

When John B. Rogers was a Marine deployed in Iraq in 2004, he brought a book called Winning the Oil Endgame with him to the Gulf. The book, by environmental activist Amory B. Lovins, discusses how people can end their dependence on fossil fuels.

When John B. Rogers was a Marine deployed in Iraq in 2004, he brought a book called Winning the Oil Endgame with him to the Gulf. The book, by environmental activist Amory B. Lovins, discusses how people can end their dependence on fossil fuels. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id20091028_848755.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 141 141 0 0 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 1,790 1,788 2 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 765 765 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10906361679969761634-0b9e9303ccebc33d647316d359bd98bc 2009-11-18T08:22:40.139-05:00

General Motors Co.’s Adam Opel GmbH division has cash reserves of about $2.5 billion, enough to last the unprofitable business “well into the first quarter,” according to Nick Reilly, the European unit’s acting chief.

General Motors Co.’s Adam Opel GmbH division has cash reserves of about $2.5 billion, enough to last the unprofitable business “well into the first quarter,” according to Nick Reilly, the European unit’s acting chief. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a0pQxoPwaIuY&pos=6 Terence Rose trose855 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17642919487122165304-62e1d2f5ee5e38139b5fb861bab22c85 2009-11-16T11:46:20.052-05:00

October retail sales in the U.S. rebounded from the biggest drop of the year as demand for autos climbed, easing concern households will curtail spending after government incentives ended. The 1.4 percent increase followed a 2.

October retail sales in the U.S. rebounded from the biggest drop of the year as demand for autos climbed, easing concern households will curtail spending after government incentives ended. The 1.4 percent increase followed a 2. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aJ5r_Ha0elrE&pos=2 Charles Dubow cdubow602 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6181857360025608649-4369f8a5238b8d36b96495cac07b9873 2009-11-15T19:13:17.028-05:00

Not a day goes by without more news about Detroit's beleaguered automakers. While each new development is notable in and of itself, I find it more telling to take a few steps back and look at the big picture. Below are a few clips from selected Wall...

Not a day goes by without more news about Detroit's beleaguered automakers. While each new development is notable in and of itself, I find it more telling to take a few steps back and look at the big picture. Below are a few clips from selected Wall... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/detroit-dc.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 9 9 0 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 558 558 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 1,232 1,229 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10464721855605249754-2eb228ef4222ea59329ce6973759e24b 2009-11-16T10:40:05.693-05:00

General Motors Co., signaling confidence in its recovery from bankruptcy, said it generated $3.3 billion in cash in the third quarter and plans to start repaying government loans early. Cash on hand was $42.6 billion at the...

General Motors Co., signaling confidence in its recovery from bankruptcy, said it generated $3.3 billion in cash in the third quarter and plans to start repaying government loans early. Cash on hand was $42.6 billion at the... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aBxkt_GPO_Zg&pos=3 Terence Rose trose855 4 4 0 0 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 604 604 0 0 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 558 557 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 490 490 0 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 615 614 1 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 914 907 6 1 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: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 910 905 5 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 309 306 2 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 327 327 0 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 362 361 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11197026261717408671-a9f3d00c6a49b2fafaf973765da10986 2009-04-29T12:36:36.212-04:00

Union workers at Chrysler and General Motors (GM) have long lamented that they could run the automakers better than management. Now they'll get their chance—to a degree, at least. But if the experience of workers at other companies— such as United...

Union workers at Chrysler and General Motors (GM) have long lamented that they could run the automakers better than management. Now they'll get their chance—to a degree, at least. But if the experience of workers at other companies— such as United... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/apr2009/db20090428_774578.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story Charles Dubow cdubow602 327 327 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13590775323129443077-19f5bfc7b9cc6dcd4dafe250bcce02b2 2009-04-27T03:42:00.000-04:00

Chrysler is one of the three troubled US carmakers Chrysler has reached an outline cost-cutting deal with its main US union as it continues efforts to restructure the business before a

Chrysler is one of the three troubled US carmakers Chrysler has reached an outline cost-cutting deal with its main US union as it continues efforts to restructure the business before a http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1944942668&f=9791 324 324 0 0 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 677 671 6 0