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Saab future unclear as sale to Swedish firm fails

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:24:01 GMT

The small Swedish luxury automaker that was supposed to buy Saab from General Motors has backed out of the deal, the companies announced Tuesday, potentially spelling the end of the Saab brand.

The Auto Channel Calls for Prosecution of General Motors and Seiz...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:51:00 GMT

I know this will probably kill any advertising we get from General Motors, but enough is enough* By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher AUTO CENTRAL - November 24, 2009: With today's announcement that Koenigsegg Group has terminated its agreement to buy Saab from GM, that makes at least

Reuters Reports: Koenigsegg backs out of Saab deal

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:22:26 GMT

Given the sudden change in direction, we will take the next several days to assess the situation and will advise on the next steps next week.” Here’s what the leading news sources around the globe are reporting.

Koenigsegg Group AB Terminate Agreement For Purchase of Saab

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

DETROIT, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors confirmed today that the proposed sale of its Saab subsidiary to Koenigsegg Group AB was terminated at the discretion of the buyer.

GM pays back Germany, signals fewer job cuts - Automotive News

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:01:00 GMT

GM aims to reduce its production across Europe by between 20 percent and 25 percent -- the equivalent of three plants -- as part of the 3.3 billion euros ($4.9 billion) plan.

GM to present plan to fix Opel this week

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:10:00 GMT

General Motors will present a plan to European governments to save struggling carmaker Opel within days, a rescue set to cost 3.3 billion euros (3 billion pounds), those involved

Don t Blame Floor Mats for Toyota Lexus Runaways

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:47 GMT

Alberto, a 77-year-old General Motors Co. retiree from Flint, died in April 2008 after her Camry sped and hit two trees although she "vigorously and desperately" applied her brakes, according to th..

Obama administration wants fast-track IPO for General Motors - Au...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:10:18 GMT

shares to reduce its majority stake in the automaker, according to Ron Bloom, the head of the U.S. government’s autos task force, in an interview with Reuters. At the earliest, an IPO for GM could come in the fourth quarter of 2010. Read Article

Shanghai General Motors implements Apriso's FlexNet for Quality C...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:31:01 GMT

Apriso, a provider of manufacturing software solutions, has reported that Shanghai General Motors, a joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry, has implemented Apriso's FlexNet for Quality Containment solution. Apriso has said that Shanghai General Motors (SGM), using

Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd. Chooses Apriso for Quality Cont...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:28:14 GMT

PR: New solution to improve manufacturing flexibility, support continuous improvement and reduce the total cost of quality. Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2009 -- Apriso®, a leading provider of manufacturing software solutions for sustained operations excell

Shanghai General Motors Focuses on Quality Containment

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:57:00 GMT

Automaker using new solution from Apriso to improve manufacturing flexibility, support continuous improvement and reduce the total cost of quality

General Motors: Pledge On UK Job Losses

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:28:35 GMT

One of General Motors' top executives has told Sky News there may be fewer UK job losses than the 600 to 800 announced.

Apriso FlexNet helps Shanghai General Motors improve efficiency

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:49:53 GMT

Read about the latest news, products, mergers, and acquisitions in the automation, process control, and instrumentation for November 2009.

Vauxhall unions seek assurances over jobs from General Motors bos...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:27:35 GMT

Union leaders are seeking assurances from General Motors about the 5,500 jobs at the carmaker's Vauxhall factories.

All GM brands hosting holiday sales starting this week

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:09:44 GMT

GM has revealed that all of its brands will be hosting holiday sales events starting this week in order to clear up stock

GM makes $1.2bn loss but claims progress being made

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

America's biggest car manufacturer viewed its latest loss in a positive light, claiming 'solid foundations' were being laid for a new GM

General Motors to pay back taxpayers with their own money

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Filed under: General Motors (GM)In a bit of corporate strategy that

GM Cuts Loss, Plans to Start Repaying TARP Soon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Almost 90 days after coming out of bankruptcy, General Motors is showing signs of getting healthy and moving closer to getting back in the black. And there's no doubt, the "new" GM is doing far better than the old GM.

GM reports $1.2B 3Q loss, says it shows progress

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:21:36 GMT

General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business.The company also says it will begin repaying $6.7 billion in

GM Releases First Post Bankruptcy Financial Results - MotorAuthor...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

General Motors has released today its first financial results since emerging from bankruptcy on July 10 as a new company. The results are for the first 83 days of operation and from an initial inspection things are looking much better for GM. Excluding special items, GM has posted

Autonomous Cars Will Make Us Safer

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:27 GMT

Automakers have since 1939 been promising us autonomous cars that would take driving our of our hands and make traffic accidents a thing of the past.

Shanghai GM chooses Apriso for quality containment

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Apriso, a leading provider of manufacturing software solutions for sustained operations excellence, on November 17 announced Shanghai General Motors Company Ltd.

GM Looks to Use U.S. and Canadian Tax Money to Bail Out Opel

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:59:53 GMT

Edward Harrison submits:An article in the National Post suggests General Motors may look to divert some of its bailout money to Europe in the wake of a chill in German government support for subsidies. Talk of using taxpayer money

Company formed to sell unwanted General Motors assets loses $100M...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

DETROIT - Would you buy stock in a company that has assets of $1.5 billion, liabilities of $35 billi

GM Executive VP Nick Reilly named interim CEO at Opel/Vauxhall

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

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