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Jun
13th

GM’s Henderson is open to other offers for Opel besides Magna’s

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General Motors is trying to cement an agreement with Magna International to buy its European unit, Opel, but is willing to broaden discussions if necessary, GM CEO Fritz Henderson said. Full story...
Jun
13th

GM will cut pension plans for top executives

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General Motors will cut its senior executive pension plans by up to two-thirds as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, CEO Fritz Henderson told a U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Friday. Full story...
Jun
13th

GM’s Henderson is open to other offers for Opel besides Magna’s

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General Motors is trying to cement an agreement with Magna International to buy its European unit, Opel, but is willing to broaden discussions if necessary, GM CEO Fritz Henderson said. Full story...
Jun
13th

GM will cut top execs’ pension plans by as much as two-thirds

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General Motors will cut its senior executive pension plans by up to two-thirds as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, CEO Fritz Henderson told a U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Friday. Full story...
Jun
12th

Andersson improved GM-supplier relations, expert says

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General Motors' supplier relations improved under global purchasing chief Bo Andersson but would have made greater progress if the company hadn't faced such financial trouble, consultant John Henke Jr. said today. Full story...
Jun
12th

Suppliers’ credit woes may worsen because of U.S. stakes

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The U.S. government's new equity stakes in General Motors and Chrysler may make it harder for suppliers to raise capital, an investment banker said. Tight credit could cause the U.S. Full story...
Jun
12th

GM nears sale of Saab to tiny, Swedish maker of $1 million cars

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General Motors is close to selling its money-losing Swedish unit Saab after tiny supercar maker Koenigsegg agreed to ride to the rescue, a source familiar with the talks told Reuters. Full story...
Jun
12th

GM’s Henderson says almost all eligible dealers will stay

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Virtually all dealers asked to do business with the new General Motors after bankruptcy have agreed to do so, while the automaker will work through the weekend to weigh appeals from those that are being cut loose, CEO Fritz Henderson said today. Full story...
Jun
12th

GM’s Henderson says 95% of eligible dealers will stay

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More than 95 percent of eligible dealers at bankrupt General Motors have signed on or verbally agreed to participate in the new company, CEO Fritz Henderson said today. Full story...
Jun
12th

GM signs up over 95% of eligible dealers

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More than 95 percent of eligible dealers at bankrupt General Motors have signed on or verbally agreed to participate in the new company, CEO Fritz Henderson said today. Full story...
Jun
12th

GM purchasing chief Bo Andersson leaves GM immediately

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Bo Andersson, the global purchasing chief who reinvented the way General Motors did business with thousands of parts suppliers, has left the bankrupt automaker. Full story...
Jun
12th

GM purchasing chief Bo Andersson leaves suddenly

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Bo Andersson, the global purchasing chief who reinvented the way General Motors did business with more than 3,000 parts suppliers, has left the bankrupt automaker. Full story...
Jun
12th

INDIA: Parts makers optimistic on GM

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Indian suppliers have not been significantly hit by General Motors' bankruptcy filing and expect production to continue to the restructured automaker. Full story...
Jun
12th

SWEDEN: Koenigsegg tipped to buy Saab

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Swedish supercar producer Koenigsegg and a consortium of Norwegian investors are in exclusive negotiations to buy General Motors's Saab division, according to media reports citing people close to the talks. Full story...
Jun
12th

UK: Magna team to inspect Vauxhall

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A team from Magna International, the supplier and contract vehicle assembler currently negotiating to buy General Motors' Opel and Vauxhall units, will arrive in the UK on Monday (15 June) to inspect Vauxhall's operations and books to see if the unit is viable. Full story...
Jun
12th

Auto supply chains are wary during bankruptcies

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Transplant automakers remain vulnerable to supply chain interruptions caused by the General Motors and Chrysler LLC bankruptcies, and are keeping in close communications with their suppliers. Full story...
Jun
12th

Supplier Martinrea to raise $44 million from equity sale

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Auto parts maker Martinrea International Inc. said it plans to sell shares at a discount to raise working capital, a day after it said all receivables from General Motors and Chrysler were being paid on time. Full story...
Jun
12th

NASCAR: GM to cut support to NASCAR Nationwide and Truck series

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While in the midst of restructuring, General Motors will be forced to cut out factory support for Chevrolet teams competing in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series. Full story...
Jun
12th

Saab to remain in Swedish hands

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While the news has yet to be made official, all signs point to Saab being purchased from General Motors yet remaining in Swedish hands. Domestic manufacturer Koenigsegg, specialized in ultra-premium sports cars, just signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the support of the Swedish government, as reported. Full story...
Jun
11th

Auto supply chains are wary during bankruptcies

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Transplant automakers remain vulnerable to supply chain interruptions caused by the General Motors and Chrysler LLC bankruptcies, and are keeping in close communications with their suppliers. Full story...
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