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May
20th

US: GM ‘offshoring’ plans a “real problem”

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General Motors plans to close factories and ship some US production overseas has become a "real problem" in negotiations with auto workers on concessions, but changes in the company's business plan are possible, two US lawmakers have said. Full story...
May
20th

CANADA: GM, CAW, get final agreement deadline

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General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) must reach a cost-savings deal by 31 May to qualify for a government rescue package, Canada's industry minister Tony Clement said, days after the two sides failed to meet an earlier target date. Full story...
May
20th

GERMANY: Banks agree Opel/Vauxhall bridging loans

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The German government has agreed with a group of state-owned banks to provide bridging loans for General Motors' Opel/Vauxhall unit to help the carmaker maintain liquidity through the third quarter of this year, giving it more time to complete negotiations with potential new owners. Full story...
May
20th

Fiat, Magna, equity firm will bid on Opel, report says

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General Motors has received three bids for its Opel division, Bloomberg said today, citing a GM spokesman. GM would not name the bidders but reports suggested they are Fiat S.p.A. Full story...
May
20th

Fiat submits bid for Opel; Germany extends deadline

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Fiat S.p.A confirmed it has submitted an offer for General Motors' Opel/Vauxhall brands as the German government extended a deadline for potential investors to bid. German press reports said Canadian auto-parts supplier Magna International Inc. Full story...
May
20th

Fiat confirms bid for Opel as Berlin extends deadline

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Fiat S.p.A confirmed it has submitted an offer for General Motors' Opel/Vauxhall brands as the German government extended a deadline for potential investors to submit bids. Full story...
May
20th

Ex-Chrysler President LaSorda will advise Penske on Saturn bid

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Former Chrysler LLC President Tom LaSorda has joined Penske Automotive Group to advise the retailer on a possible bid for General Motors' Saturn brand. Full story...
May
20th

Germany, banks agree on Opel bridge finance model

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The German government has agreed with a group of banks on a way to provide bridge financing for General Motors' unit Opel in case it is needed, the European Investment Bank (EIB) said. Full story...
May
19th

Ex-Chrysler President LaSorda will advise Penske on Saturn bid

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Former Chrysler LLC President Tom LaSorda has joined Penske Automotive Group to advise the retailer on a possible bid for General Motors' Saturn brand. Full story...
May
19th

Former Chrysler President LaSorda will advise Penske on Saturn bid

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Former Chrysler LLC President Tom LaSorda has joined Penske Automotive Group to advise the retailer on a possible bid for General Motors' Saturn brand. Full story...
May
19th

GM doesn’t see deals by May 26

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General Motors says it doesn't expect to reach debt-reduction agreements with the UAW and bondholders by a May 26 expiration date. Full story...
May
19th

First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype

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First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype
2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype - First Drive Review - Automobile Magazine
With bankruptcy rumors swirling and news of tougher CAFE standards due this week, GM clearly thought it was the right time to give journalists a closer look at the development work behind the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.

I'm driving through General Motors' Warren Technical Center at about 30 mph, and see some Canadian geese in the distance. "They'll move," I think, and hit the throttle a little harder. As I get closer, they show no inclination of moving. In fact, it's as if I'm not even there. It's only as I slow down and veer away from the plodding birds that I realize: of course the geese can't hear me, I'm driving a Chevrolet Volt prototype. There's no noise for them to hear.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype - First Drive Review - Automobile Magazine


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May
19th

GM Canada, union told to agree by May 31

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General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers must reach a cost-savings deal by May 31 to qualify for a government rescue package, the Industry Minister Tony Clement said Tuesday, days after the two sides failed to meet an earlier target date. Full story...
May
19th

GM Canada, union told to reach deal by May 31

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General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers must reach a cost-savings deal by May 31 to qualify for a government rescue package, the industry minister said Tuesday, days after the two sides failed to meet an earlier target date. Full story...
May
19th

Germany, banks reach agreement on Opel bridge finance model

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The German government has agreed with a group of banks on a way to provide bridge financing for General Motors' unit Opel in case it is needed, the European Investment Bank (EIB) said. Full story...
May
19th

German banks to temporarily finance Opel, sources say

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German public banks have agreed with the German government to extend temporary financing to General Motors' European unit, Opel, during efforts to shift it to new ownership, Berlin sources said Tuesday. Full story...
May
19th

Saab whittles list of suitors to 3

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Saab has selected three suitors for continued talks as it searches for a new owner, the money-losing General Motors unit said in a court filing on Tuesday. Full story...
May
19th

Saab says it has selected 3 suitors

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Saab has selected three suitors for continued talks as it searches for a new owner, the loss-making General Motors unit said in a court filing on Tuesday. Full story...
May
19th

GM’s Saab says talks proceeding with 3 suitors

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Swedish carmaker Saab has selected three suitors for continued talks as it searches for a new owner, the loss-making General Motors unit said in a court filing on Tuesday. Full story...
May
19th

GERMANY/ITALY: Fiat boss meeting Opel unions

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne and leaders of Germany's IG Metall union, including head Berthold Huber, are scheduled to meet today (19 May) as Marchionne attempts to win the union's support for his bid to buy a majority stake in Opel from General Motors. Full story...
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