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Feb
18th

Opel, Saab will unveil plan for future next week

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Opel and the other European operations of U.S. carmaker General Motors have signaled they will unveil a plan for their future next week, German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said on Wednesday. Full story...
Feb
18th

Reaction to the plans, from hope to disappointment

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Here are reactions to the General Motors and Chrysler LLC restructuring plans submitted Tuesday to the U.S. Treasury Department: Full story...
Feb
18th

CANADA: PM not worried GM leaving

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Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has said he is not concerned about the possibility of General Motors moving out of Canada as the Detroit-based company restructures its operations. Full story...
Feb
18th

US: More will be required of automakers – White House

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The White House has said "more will be required" to ensure the viability of General Motors and Chrysler after the companies submitted restructuring plans. Full story...
Feb
18th

US: Shutting Saturn opens dealers to Indians, Chinese

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Saturn dealers are planning to spin off from General Motors into a new company that will seek to sell third-party vehicles under the Saturn brand, according to an Arizona dealer. Full story...
Feb
18th

UK: GM Europe rejig a “work in progress”

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The European element of General Motors' restructuring plan is a "work in progress", a spokesman said on Wednesday. Full story...
Feb
18th

US: GM restructure dooms people, dealers, plants and brands

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General Motors' latest restructuring plan, submitted to the US government last night, dooms about 46,000 jobs (20,000 in the US), five additional factories, the Saab, Hummer and Saturn brands, over 2,100 US dealers and could require up to another US$16.6bn in federal loans plus "funding support" from Canada, Germany, the UK, Sweden and Thailand. Full story...
Feb
18th

GM mulls and#8216;severaland#8217; plant closures or spin offs in Europe

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General Motors is accelerating its restructuring plans for Europe and is considering "several" plant closures or spin offs. The company also says its Saab unit could file for reorganization as early as this month. Full story...
Feb
18th

GM mulls ‘several’ plant closures or spin offs in Europe

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General Motors is accelerating its restructuring plans for Europe and is considering "several" plant closures or spin offs. The company also says its Saab unit could file for reorganization as early as this month. Full story...
Feb
18th

GM mulls and#8216;severaland#8217; plant closures or spin offs in Europe

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General Motors is accelerating its restructuring plans for Europe and is considering "several" plant closures or spin offs. The company also says its Saab unit could file for reorganization as early as this month. Full story...
Feb
18th

CAW says it will stay competitive after U.S. union accords

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The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Tuesday it would find cost cutting measures to remain competitive with the U.S. arms of General Motors and Chrysler LLC after the companies reached agreements in principal with the UAW. Full story...
Feb
18th

CAW says will stay competitive after UAW deals reached

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The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Tuesday it would find cost cutting measures to remain competitive with the U.S. arms of General Motors and Chrysler LLC after the companies reached agreements in principal with the UAW. Full story...
Feb
18th

GM, Chrysler weigh bankruptcy scenarios — and reject them

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General Motors and Chrysler LLC included bankruptcy scenarios in the viability plans they submitted to the federal government on Tuesday -- but both companies continue to reject the option. Full story...
Feb
18th

Chrysler outlines restructuring plans to US Treasury Dept., including robust product plan

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Yesterday was 'go time' for Chrysler and General Motors- two of the 'Big Three' automakers who have asked Uncle Sam for bailout funds to ensure their continued operation. Full story...
Feb
17th

GM, Chrysler weigh bankruptcy scenarios — and reject them

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General Motors and Chrysler LLC included bankruptcy scenarios in the viability plans they submitted to the federal government today -- but both companies continue to reject the option. Full story...
Feb
17th

GM mulls several plant closures or spin offs in Europe, Saab could file for reorganization soon

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General Motors is accelerating its restructuring plans for Europe and is considering "several" plant closures or spin offs. The company also says its Saab unit could file for reorganization as early as this month. Full story...
Feb
17th

Consulting firm Product Action closes its doors

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The souring U.S. auto industry has claimed another victim: Product Action International LLC. The Indianapolis consulting firm that helps such clients as General Motors, Chrysler LLC and Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc. Full story...
Feb
17th

Levin: GM’s need for more assistance may hinge on sales levels

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U.S. Sen. Carl Levin said today that General Motors might need federal assistance beyond the $13.4 billion in loans already approved if vehicle sales stay at depressed levels. Full story...
Feb
17th

Renault seeks engine development partners

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Renault said it is looking for partners to share engine development costs. Renault already has partnerships with General Motors and Suzuki, which both buy Renault diesel engines. Full story...
Feb
17th

US: GM, union, bondholders, make progress

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General Motors and the United Auto Workers union were reported to have made progress in concession talks while bondholders were offered proposals to slash GM's debt on Monday, a day ahead of the automaker's submission of a new survival plan to the US government. Full story...
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