Tag: general motors
GM’s Stock Price Falters as Company Revisits Failed Strategies
by David Schepp on Mar.24, 2011, under Towing
When GM CEO Daniel Akerson recently compared one of his company’s cars to a can of Diet Coke, investors and, no doubt, employees cringed. After all, the belief that cars were no more than expensive consumer products is what caused GM’s downfall and subsequent bankruptcy in 2009.
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GM’s Stock Price Falters as Company Revisits Failed Strategies originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Economy, Apple, General Motors, Autos
UAW Head Uses Ford CEO’s $50 Million Payday to Rally Union for Talks
by David Schepp on Mar.22, 2011, under Towing
When Ford awarded CEO Alan Mulally more than $50 million in compensation for 2010′s record profit it raised eyebrows around Detroit. Now, the UAW is using that big payday as a rallying point for members as it starts negotiations to regain some of what autoworkers gave up in concessions during the downturn.
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UAW Head Uses Ford CEO’s $50 Million Payday to Rally Union for Talks originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:50:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Chrysler
Most Toyota Plants in Japan Remain Idle
by David Schepp on Mar.21, 2011, under Towing
Toyota Motor (TM) reportedly won’t resume vehicle production at any of its plants in Japan on Tuesday, as the automaker had planned. The continued stoppage leaves in question just how soon the world’s largest automaker will be able to resume operations in its home market, following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
As Japan continues to struggle with rescue and cleanup efforts, Toyota’s car…
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Most Toyota Plants in Japan Remain Idle originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Honda Motor Co, Sony, Toyota, General Motors, Autos
UAW Seeks to Regain Concessions as Contract Talks Loom
by David Schepp on Mar.17, 2011, under Towing
UAW delegates will gather next week in Detroit, as the union works out a strategy to negotiate with domestic automakers for a new four-year contract. The current pact expires in September, and with auto sales rebounding the UAW is eager to win back some concessions.
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UAW Seeks to Regain Concessions as Contract Talks Loom originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, People, Ford Motor Co, General Motors, Autos, Chrysler
How Will the Japan Earthquake Affect the U.S. Economy?
by Douglas McIntyre on Mar.14, 2011, under Towing
It’s still too early to measure how a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan will impact the U.S. economy. A few things, however, are all but certain.
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How Will the Japan Earthquake Affect the U.S. Economy? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:30:00.
Filed Under: Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Apple, Toyota, General Motors







