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Gettlefinger Calls For Congressional Action For Automakers: Nov 20, 2008

Automotive & Business

UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says General Motors, Ford or Chrysler could be in danger of collapse…if they don’t receive an immediate bridge loan from the federal government.
Automakers Testify On Need For Federal Funds: Nov 18, 2008

Automotive & Business

The leaders of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler testified before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, along with the head of the United Auto Workers union.
Ford Sells Stake In Mazda: Nov 18, 2008

Automotive & Business

Ford says it’s selling a 20 percent stake in Mazda. The Dearborn automaker had owned about a third of all Mazda shares.
UAW President Stumps for Bailout: Nov 17, 2008

Automotive & Business

The United Auto Workers union President Ron Gettelfinger says the Detroit automakers are in dire need of federal assistance. Gettelfinger says following last year’s contract and...
"Karma" Car Comes to Pontiac: Nov 14, 2008

Automotive & Business

While Ford, GM and Chrysler are talking about cutting jobs, another automaker is expanding in Michigan. Fisker Automotive is opening a new engineering and development center...