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Dogged By Ailing Economy, August Auto Sales Slump
by David Schepp on Sep.01, 2010, under Towing
As expected, automakers Wednesday reported sluggish sales for August. The nation's anemic economic recovery kept consumers away from dealerships, despite generous end-of-model-year incentives on the part of many manufacturers.
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Dogged By Ailing Economy, August Auto Sales Slump originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:45:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Economy, Earnings, Ford Motor Co, General Motors, Autos, RetailDespite Weak August Sales, GM Sees Brighter Days Ahead
by David Schepp on Sep.01, 2010, under Towing
GM reported Wednesday that sales fell 25% year-over-year in August as the recovery appeared to stall and cautious consumers held back on buying cars. But despite the downturn, GM officials said they remain upbeat that the hard-hit auto industry will continue to improve in the months ahead.
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Despite Weak August Sales, GM Sees Brighter Days Ahead originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:45:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Earnings, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, RetailPaid Off for Layoffs: CEOs at Pink Slip Leaders Earned 42% More in 2009
by Melly Alazraki on Sep.01, 2010, under Towing
CEOs who cut the most jobs during the recession earned an average of 42% more than their S&P 500 peers, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies. Top execs at the 50 firms that laid off the most workers since the economic crisis began averaged nearly $12 million in 2009.
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Paid Off for Layoffs: CEOs at Pink Slip Leaders Earned 42% More in 2009 originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:50:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, People, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Ford Motor Co, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, AT&T, Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Verizon, Citigroup, Merck, General Motors, Walt DisneyAugust Auto Sales Could Be the Worst in Nearly Three Decades
by David Schepp on Aug.31, 2010, under Towing
Auto sales braked sharply in August, starting out strong, then slowing to a level that may be the lowest in 28 years. The weak economy made nervous consumers hesitant to buy, despite the bevy of end-of-model-year deals.
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August Auto Sales Could Be the Worst in Nearly Three Decades originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:15:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Earnings, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, RetailFord Recalls 575,000 Minivans for Axle Problem
by David Schepp on Aug.27, 2010, under Towing
In a "very small number of cases," Ford said in a statement, axles have fractured in certain locations on the right or left side and affected vehicle handling.
The recall applies...
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Ford Recalls 575,000 Minivans for Axle Problem originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:10:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Ford Motor Co, Autos