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GM workers to get profit-sharing bonuses in March

Feb 21, 2012
Fatter paychecks could boost local economies.
Posted In: Auto, General Motors, GM, bonuses
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On bailouts, from Greece to Michigan

Feb 21, 2012
As news arrives that Greece will receive a fresh $170 billion from the rest of Europe, we are broadcasting from Michigan this week leading up to that state's primary. On the minds of citizens of Michigan? The big auto bailout of a few years back.
Posted In: bailout, Greece, Michigan, Auto
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Ford CEO Alan Mulally on the auto industry's progress

Feb 17, 2012
The president of Ford Motor Co. credits good investments as a reason for the company's ability to stay afloat during the recession.
Posted In: Auto, Ford, Alan Mullaly, Detroit, Big Three
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When is a rental also a test drive?

Feb 16, 2012
Toyota revs up its sales to U.S. car rental companies in an attempt to overcome years of problems that kept consumers away.
Posted In: Auto, rental car, Toyota
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General Motors lags behind in Europe

Feb 16, 2012
For General Motors, the European debt crisis has just piled on the ongoing problem of too much supply, and not enough demand for their cars in Europe.
Posted In: General Motors, Europe debt crisis, Auto
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General Motors reports record profits

Feb 16, 2012
The carmaker made $7.6 billion in the fourth quarter of last year. Still, auto analysts are disappointed by the numbers.
Posted In: Auto, GM, General Motors
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GM profits, but still disappoints

Feb 16, 2012
GM announced today that it made record profit last year -- more than $7.5 billion. That's up more than 60 percent from 2010. But it still wasn't enough to impress analysts.
Posted In: Auto, General Motors, GM
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GM’s record profit disappoints some

Feb 16, 2012
General Motors is the latest company to post profits that “fell short of analysts’ estimates.” Who sets these expectations and how valid are they?
Posted In: General Motors, GM, Auto
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GPS unit, meet car insurance

Feb 10, 2012
Some relationships are just meant to be. The idea is pretty basic: drive safer, get better rates. We’re watching you.
Posted In: insurance, navigation, gps, big brother, car, Auto, tracking, telemetry
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Style, reputation are big factors in buying a car

Jan 27, 2012
Auto makers tout gas mileage and safety to sell cars. But a big reason most buyers choose one model over another is reputation and perception.
Posted In: Auto, car

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