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Dec
19th

THAILAND: Auto industry execs urge government action

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The Thai auto industry, which could be the hard-hit in the global recession, says the government must move aggressively to stimulate domestic spending as exports are sinking. Full story...
Dec
19th

US: GM confident it can show viability

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General Motors is "highly confident" it can meet the financial viability test set forth in a government bailout package, CEO Rick Wagoner said on Friday. Full story...
Dec
19th

GM Europe welcomes bailout for U.S. parent

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General Motors Europe said it would continue with its cost-cutting program as its ailing parent received access to $17.4 billion in loans from the U.S. government. Full story...
Dec
19th

Stocks spurt, then fade, after bailout news

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Auto stocks jumped after President Bush's announcement of emergency loans for U.S. automakers, yet some companies couldn't sustain the gains. General Motors climbed 22.6 percent to $4.49 after securing a $13.4 billion U.S. aid package. Full story...
Dec
19th

Auto stocks jump after Bush OKs auto loan

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Stocks of automakers and parts suppliers jumped after President Bush's announcement that the executive branch will provide emergency bridge loans to the Detroit 3, amid a broad market gain. General Motors' stock price rose to $4. Full story...
Dec
19th

SOUTH KOREA: Taxes cut to spur demand

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The Korean government has temporarily cut special excise taxes on passenger cars until the end of June to spur demand. Full story...
Dec
19th

Ford Fusion for 2010: Frugally fashionable:

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Remember the Taurus? It was a good car at the right time and it made Ford a bunch of money--until they turned it into a jelly bean and then started concentrating too much on trucks. Full story...
Dec
19th

GERMANY: Porsche sales fall

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Porsche sales fell by almost 20% year on year in the four months from August to November. Full story...
Dec
19th

AA calls for stricter drug driving tests

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Research by the AA has slammed police tests for driving while under the influence of drugs. Full story...
Dec
19th

US: Chrysler reshuffles sales and marketing

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Two senior executives hired by new CEO Bob Nardelli soon after Cerberus Capital Management bought Chrysler in mid-2007 are leaving in a reshuffle of the automaker's global sales and marketing organisation. Full story...
Dec
19th

Meyer, Murtaugh exit Chrysler

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Chrysler today announced that its head of marketing, Deborah Wahl Meyer, and its Asia chief, Phil Murtaugh, will leave the company. The automaker said Meyer's departure is immediate and Murtaugh will leave at the end of December. Full story...
Dec
19th

Meyer, Murtaugh to leave Chrysler

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Chrysler today announced that its head of marketing, Deborah Wahl Meyer, and its Asia chief, Phil Murtaugh, will leave the company. The automaker said Meyer's departure is immediate and Murtaugh will leave at the end of December. Full story...
Dec
19th

Canada plans auto aid package

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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will announce an aid package for Canada's auto industry on Saturday, following the U.S. government's move to provide the U.S.-based automakers with $17.4 billion in emergency funding. Full story...
Dec
19th

THAILAND: Thai electric/hybrid sector expands

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Malaysia's Detik Benua Company and Spiral Circuit Co (Malaysia) plan to invest THB 20 billion (US$575m) over the next three years in a new plant in Thailand to manufacture electric drives for hybrid and electric vehicles. Full story...
Dec
19th

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss – Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss

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The SLR Stirling Moss promises to sign off the supercar in style. Full story...
Dec
19th

US: GM and Chrysler get fed loans

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President Bush has announced that his administration will provide US$13.4bn in short-term loans to GM and Chrysler. The money will come from the US$700bn Troubled Asset Relief Programme (TARP), originally intended to provide financial institutions with emergency liquidity. Full story...
Dec
19th

US [updated 15:45GMT]: GM and Chrysler get fed loans

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President Bush has today announced that his administration will provide US$13.4bn in short-term loans to GM and Chrysler. Full story...
Dec
19th

BREAKING NEWS: GM and Chrysler loans package approved

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President Bush has today announced that his administration will provide US$13.4bn in short-term loans to GM and Chrysler. Full story...
Dec
19th

GM, Chrysler get federal loans to stave off collapse:

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After weeks of uncertainty and contentious debate, General Motors and Chrysler will get up to $17. Full story...
Dec
19th

US: Lithium-ion battery alliance formed

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Fourteen US technology companies have formed an alliance to manufacture lithium ion batteries for electric cars. Full story...
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