Archive for October, 2011
GM unveils convertible Camaro, plans to build small pickup in the U.S.
General Motors confirmed Monday that it plans to build the all-new Chevrolet Colorado small pickup in the U.S. and unveiled its 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible as it seeks to grab share at its Dearborn rival’s expense.
UAW talks to resume at Chrysler as Ford workers vote on ratification
UAW President Bob King and Chrysler executives are to resume bargaining early today, while Ford workers continue their second day of voting on their tentative four-year agreement.
UAW prepares to brief Chrysler leaders on contract talks
Local UAW officials from Chrysler plants are meeting today in Warren for an update on contract talks that went through the early morning hours without yielding an agreement.
Italian union: Don’t send Fiat jobs to North America
The UAW and Chrysler are pushing toward a new labor agreement as tensions rise between Fiat, which owns Chrysler, and an Italian union that fears Fiat could shift production from Europe to North America. Local UAW officials from Chrysler plants will me…
Stakes high as UAW workers prepare to vote on Ford contract
Jobs for Michigan, the reputation of UAW President Bob King and Ford’s ability to compete with U.S. rivals are all at stake this week as the union works to persuade 41,000 Ford workers to vote in favor of a tentative agreement. Voting at most of the UA…
Italian union: Don’t send Fiat jobs to North America
The UAW and Chrysler are pushing toward a new labor agreement as tensions rise between Fiat, which owns Chrysler, and an Italian union that fears Fiat could shift production from Europe to North America.
GM’s Dan Akerson: ‘You have to play to win’
CEO Dan Akerson’s patriotism led him to seek a position on General Motors’ board and has driven his first year at the automaker’s helm. During GM’s recent negotiations with the UAW, the Republican and former U.S. Navy officer endorsed the union’s desir…
Revved up what’s hot and what’s not in autos
Revved: White is favorite car color. Chartreuse once again falls far behind. Revved: GM owners will be able to rent their idle vehicles. Yes, an app makes it all happen. Stalled: While UAW and Ford reach tentative agreement, ratification not assured. N…
Looking ahead
Mark Phelan reviews the Chevy Sonic in Thursday’s Motor City.
Inside autos
Midsize pickups are out of favor with buyers and for all its nifty innovations, Honda’s Ridgeline is starting to move into automotive senior status. But don’t think for a moment that Honda is getting out of the pickup market. The Ridgeline will soon ge…