11 People to Watch in Business for 2011

They may not make headlines, but the folks on this list of key corporate execs will likely have an outsize impact across all sectors of American business in 2011 — from TV and household products to fast food and social network…

GM Recalls 100,000 Vehicles to Fix Airbags, Rear Axles

The year maybe almost over, but there seems no end to the string of recalls issued by automakers this year. The latest action, announced Thursday, involves some 100,000 vehicles produced by General Motors (GM).

The Detroit-based auto giant is warning …

Business Bankruptcies: 2011 Will Likely Follow 2010 Lower

In another bit of good economic news, the list of U.S. business bankruptcies will likely get shorter, and probably less distinguished, in 2011, just as it did this year. Still, several factors beyond an improving economy are al…

Chinese Auto Market Set for More Growth in 2011

The Chinese auto market, already the largest in the world, is set for strong growth in 2011.

General Motors (GM), the largest foreign automaker in China, expects sales to climb by as much as 15% in line with the wider market, Bloomberg News reported….