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Dec
3rd

GM board dominance, pay caps may hurt CEO search

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Not long ago, General Motors Co. as the biggest company in the United States could have attracted a legion of CEO candidates, but the automaker only looked within. Full story...
Dec
3rd

Opel plan on track despite GM’s CEO shuffle, Reilly says

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The ouster of General Motors Co. CEO Fritz Henderson will not deter the interim Opel boss from his timetable to deliver a plan that would help the European carmaker achieve sustained profitability. Full story...
Dec
3rd

GM plans 8,300 cuts, Antwerp closure, sources say

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General Motors Co. is looking to eliminate about 8,300 jobs at its European carmaker Opel, with the bulk of the cuts coming in Germany and Belgium, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Full story...
Dec
3rd

Icy wind blows at Opel, Saab under GM’s interim CEO

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The abrupt dismissal of General Motors Co. CEO Fritz Henderson by Chairman Edward Whitacre stoked fears on Wednesday of deeper staff cuts at the U.S. automaker's European arm Opel and the possible liquidation of Saab. Full story...
Dec
3rd

Opel plan set despite GM’s CEO shuffle, Reilly says

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The ouster of General Motors Co. CEO Fritz Henderson will not deter the interim Opel boss from his timetable to deliver a plan that would help the European carmaker achieve sustained profitability. Full story...
Dec
3rd

GM managers were surprised by Henderson’s departure, Lutz says

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General Motors Co.'s management team was "surprised" and "saddened" by the sudden departure of CEO Fritz Henderson this week, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said. Full story...
Dec
2nd

GM search for outside CEO may be stifled by compensation caps

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Not long ago, General Motors as the biggest company in the United States could have attracted a legion of CEO candidates, but the automaker only looked within. Full story...
Dec
2nd

Henderson’s brief history at GM’s helm

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Three months ago, General Motors Co.'s chairman, Ed Whitacre, reportedly issued a warning to senior executives: Improve market share, sales and profits within 12 weeks -- or heads will roll. Yesterday, CEO Fritz Henderson's head did roll. Full story...
Dec
2nd

Everybody’s got an opinion on Fritz’s firing

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The ouster of General Motors Co. CEO Fritz Henderson prompted hundreds of comments on the Automotive News Web site, but certainly no consensus of opinion. Some readers are unabashedly critical of Henderson's performance. Full story...
Dec
2nd

Volt launch to include California utilities

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General Motors Co. will roll out its Chevrolet Volt in California first, as it ramps up production slowly, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said. Full story...
Dec
2nd

Los Angeles auto show: Maximum Bob minimizes Fritz info:

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Bob Lutz did a fine job on Wednesday of not answering questions about the biggest story of the last two days--the big shake-up at the top of his company, General Motors. Full story...
Dec
2nd

GM plans 8,300 cuts, Antwerp closure, sources say

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General Motors Co. is looking to eliminate about 8,300 jobs at its European carmaker Opel, with the bulk of the cuts coming in Germany and Belgium, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Full story...
Dec
2nd

GM changes leaders–again, and the 2010 Dodge Viper uncoils at the Los Angeles auto show, in News Brake for Wednesday, Dec. 2:

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In News Brake: Fritz Henderson is out at General Motors, U.S. sales show some signs of stability, and the 2010 Dodge Viper is better than ever . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Dec
2nd

Icy wind blows at Opel, Saab under GM’s interim CEO Whitacre

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The abrupt dismissal of General Motors Co. CEO Fritz Henderson by Chairman Edward Whitacre stoked fears on Wednesday of deeper staff cuts at the U.S. automaker's European arm Opel and the possible liquidation of Saab. Full story...
Dec
2nd

Icy wind blows at Opel, Saab under Whitacre

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The abrupt dismissal of General Motors Co. CEO Fritz Henderson by Chairman Edward Whitacre stoked fears today of deeper staff cuts at the U.S. automaker's European arm Opel and the possible liquidation of Saab. Full story...
Dec
2nd

AutoNation chief ‘concerned’ over GM CEO dismissal

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AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson said he was "surprised and concerned" about the dismissal of Fritz Henderson as General Motors Co. chief executive. Jackson, head of the largest U.S. Full story...
Dec
2nd

Opel’s CFO quits to pursue other interests

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Opel's finance chief Marco Molinari quit to pursue other interests a day after the board of parent General Motors Co. ousted CEO Fritz Henderson.Opel said a successor to Molinari, 45, will be and#8220;announced in due course.and#8221; Full story...
Dec
2nd

GERMANY: GM willing to part-fund Opel rescue – minister

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General Motors has indicated it would contribute around EUR600m (US$904.3m) of its own cash to restructure Opel, German economy minister Rainer Bruederle said on Wednesday. Full story...
Dec
2nd

NETHERLANDS/SWEDEN: Spyker eyes Saab – reports

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A second small luxury car maker, this time Spyker of the Netherlands, is talking to General Motors about buying Saab Automobile, a week after Sweden's Koenigsegg dropped its bid and a day after Wyoming-based private investment firm Merbanco Merchant Banking confirmed it was out as a bidder for the Swedish unit, media reports said on Wednesday. Full story...
Dec
2nd

GM’s leadership draws criticism from German Minister

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German Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle Wednesday criticized General Motors Co. following the abrupt departure of CEO Fritz Henderson and the company's presentation of an incomplete restructuring plan for Opel and sister brand Vauxhall. Full story...
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