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Auto Executives To Address Senate

The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hear from General Motors and Chrysler executives about dealership closures Wednesday.

Posted byGabe BullardJune 2, 2009Posted inLocal NewsTags: Automakers, Business, Economy, GM, Senate

Obama Could Announce Fuel Efficiency Standards Tuesday

Top news outlets, including the Associated Press, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal are reporting that the Obama administration is poised to announce, possibly as early as Tuesday, a one-size-fits-all standard for fuel efficiency for all cars and light trucks by 2016.

Posted bykespelandMay 18, 2009Posted inBlog Archive, Environment, Environment BlogTags: Automakers, cafe, california, efficiency, Fuel, Obama

Analyst Says Ford Is Poised For Success

As Chrysler enters bankruptcy and General Motors restructures with government funds, Ford remains viable. That’s according to longtime automotive writer Jerry Flint.

Posted byGabe BullardMay 3, 2009Posted inLocal NewsTags: auto industry, Automakers, Business, Economy, ford

Ending Jobs Bank Could Hurt Local Economy

When President Bush announced a government loan to General Motors and Chrysler last week, he called for the end of the jobs bank program, which provides benefits and partial wages for laid-off employees.

Posted byGabe BullardDecember 25, 2008Posted inLocal NewsTags: Automakers, bailout, Big Three, Chrysler, ford, GM, Loan, UAW, Union

Auto Loan Could Mean End Of Jobs Bank

General Motors and Chrysler stand to receive $17.4 billion in federal loans if they can restructure their businesses toward profitability.

Posted byGabe BullardDecember 19, 2008Posted inLocal NewsTags: Automakers, bailout, Big Three, Economy, ford

UAW Members Rally For Big Three Loan

With the heads of the Big Three automakers in Washington asking for financial assistance, local United Auto Workers union members are encouraging Congress to approve loans for the companies.

Posted byGabe BullardDecember 4, 2008Posted inLocal NewsTags: Automakers, Big Three, Economy, ford, John Yarmuth, Mayor Jerry Abramson, steve beshear, UAW
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