AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Chrysler vehicles probed- (Found June 29, 2008 ) DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group faces an upgraded investigation and possible recall of 210,000 sedans from 1999 and 2000 because of reports of engine fires, a U.S. auto-safety agency said Monday.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/irep15e_20051115.htm Ford V6 set for hybrids- (Found June 29, 2008 ) Laying the foundation for a planned explosion in hybrid gasoline-electric engines, Ford Motor Co. showed off a new 3.5-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transaxle Wednesday that will help future vehicles get better fuel economy and produce fewer emissions.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/ford10e_20051110.htm Miata roadster rewarded- (Found June 29, 2008 ) Mazda Motor Corp.'s Roadster, the world's best-selling two-seat sports car known as the Miata MX-5 outside Japan, won Japan's 2005-06 Car of the Year award, topping the Lexus GS luxury sedan made by Toyota Motor Corp.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/mazda10e_20051110.htm 2007 Escalade is bolder than its predecessor- (Found June 29, 2008 ) If you thought Cadillac's shiny chrome grille and muscular styling couldn't get any bolder, think again.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/escalade10e_20051110.htm Chrome is new way for models to shine- (Found June 29, 2008 ) Automakers are pouring enough chrome on some vehicles to remind drivers of the days of Marilyn Monroe, skinny neckties and tail fins.Wednesday, November 9, 2005http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/chrome10e_20051110.htm AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: AFL-CIO defies Delphi- (Found June 29, 2008 ) The president of the AFL-CIO said Tuesday his union is backing workers who are facing wage and benefit cuts at Delphi Corp.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/irep9e_20051109.htm Supplier sues GM over price for wheels- (Found June 29, 2008 ) A major maker of car and truck wheels threatens to stop deliveries to General Motors Corp. and potentially shut down at least some of its assembly plants if the automaker doesn't pay more for its parts to offset higher steel prices.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/gm9e_20051109.htm C&A seeks incentives to keep managers- (Found June 29, 2008 ) Collins & Aikman Corp., a Troy-based auto-parts supplier in bankruptcy, is in a desperate fight to keep key managers from leaving during its crucial restructuring.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/collins9e_20051109.htm Visteon cuts loss, reliance on Ford- (Found June 29, 2008 ) Visteon Corp. boosted sales to customers other than Ford Motor Co. but still lost $200 million last quarter as its struggling former owner spent less.http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/visteon9e_20051109.htm Industry report- (Found June 29, 2008 ) The president of the AFL-CIO said Tuesday his union is backing workers who are facing wage and benefit cuts at Delphi Corp. "The attempt by Delphi Corp. to use the bankruptcy process to slash wages and benefits for workers and then award company stock and nearly $90 million in cash bonuses to managers and executives is obscene," President John Sweeney said in a statement posted on the UAW Web site. On Monday, the UAW and five other unions that represent Delphi workers said they were banding...http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/tick9e_20051109.htm |