American Suzuki Motor Corporation will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in California. Original post on cnn.com Comments on reddit.com
Suzuki to stop U.S. auto sales, exit market – Nov. 5, 2012
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August Retail Sales Rise 0.9% on Higher Gas Prices, Auto Sales – Business
(WASHINGTON) — U.S. retail sales rose in August from July because consumers paid higher gas prices and bought more cars and trucks. They were more cautious elsewhere, suggesting the weak economy has made many selective about spending. Original post on time.com Comments on reddit.com
Michigan Begs for $100,000 Engineers After Auto Rebound – Businessweek
Andrew Watt says he figures the shelf life of an auto engineer looking for a job in Michigan is about three days. Companies that wait longer than that will have to get back in line for the next candidate. Original post on businessweek.com Comments on reddit.com
Canadian Dollar’s Strength a Factor in Autoworkers Talks – NYTimes.com
Talks begin this week on a new Canadian Auto Workers contract as the three Detroit automakers have been scaling back their operations in Canada. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Saab Auto Sold to China-Japan Group in Electric-Car Push – Bloomberg
A Chinese-Japanese investment group agreed to buy Saab Automobile and convert the bankrupt Swedish manufacturer into a maker of electric cars. Original post on bloomberg.com Comments on reddit.com
Mitt Romney’s claim that 100,000 auto jobs have been lost under Obama – The Washington Post
FACT CHECKER | Romney claims he created 100,000 jobs — while Obama lost 100,000 auto jobs. That’s a Four Pinocchio statement. Original post on washingtonpost.com Comments on reddit.com
Mitt Romney Knows Bankruptcy and when to Cut and Run – with Profits – FreakOutNation
If we don’t speak out, we’re part of the problem – Progressive blogging for the middle class, not corporate welfare. Original post on freakoutnation.com Comments on digg.com
Romney Shifts Gears On Auto Industry Bailout: NPR
Mitt Romney has very publicly opposed the government bailout of the auto industry. So the likely GOP nominee raised more than a few eyebrows this week when he said: Original post on npr.org Comments on reddit.com
Poll: Would you pay $4 a month to eliminate TV commercials? – latimes.com
Satellite TV purveyor Dish Network unveiled a new feature of its powerful Hopper digital video recorder this week, and it’s the answer to a lot of viewers’ prayers. It’s also a nightmare for broadcasters. Original post on latimes.com Comments on reddit.com
1,000,000 People Attend the NY Auto Show (Infographic) – JD Rucker – Open Salon
Delorean Electric surprises in New York, will cost $95,000 in 2013
First announced last October, the reborn, all-electric Delorean has made a surprise appearance at the New York Auto Show this year. It’s a surprise Original post on autoblog.com Comments on digg.com
Nissan Plans $2 Billion Plant in Mexico to Avoid Losses From Yen – Bloomberg
Nissan Motor Co., the Asian carmaker with the biggest production capacity in Mexico, will spend as much as $2 billion on a third factory in the country as the yen’s strength drives the company out of Japan. Original post on bloomberg.com Comments on digg.com Other bloomberg.com posts Other posts in News
Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept Debuts At 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The stunning LF-LC and ultra-efficient Prius C aren’t the only new hybrids Toyota has brought to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Making its debut today on the automaker’s Detroit stand is an advanced new plug-in hybrid concept dubbed the NS4, a vehicle that signifies Toyota’s vision for… More