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For Wagoner, Camaro Comes Too Late

Anne Stockwell | Posted 05.04.2009 | Business

Read More: Camaro, Chevy Volt, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Gm, General Motors, Rick Wagoner, Chevrolet, Business News
Anne Stockwell

We say GM can't make fuel-efficient cars we want to drive, but the Camaro proves otherwise. Whatever his failings, Wagoner, who resigned Sunday, deserves a piece of that credit.

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AIG v. Detroit - Renegotiating Contracts

Steve Parker | Posted 04.18.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

Congress could throw hundreds of billions at GM, Ford and Chrysler -- but how could the results be any different from what we see now?'

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GM, Chrysler Want Billions More

Steve Parker | Posted 03.21.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

Incidentally, GM got another $4 billion Tuesday after turning in their plan. Were you ever rewarded that much just for doing your homework?

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Car sales, 2008; even worse than we thought

Steve Parker | Posted 02.06.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

Monday brought three conference calls, each about an hour, with executives from each of the Detroit Three announcing, dissecting and, most of all, spi...

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"Detroit Three's Ten Most Significant Cars" -- 2008 and Beyond

Steve Parker | Posted 01.28.2009 | Business

Read More: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Nummi, Toyota, Pontiac Vibe Hatchbacks, Minivan, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Cars, Lincoln Mkz, Dodge Grand Caravan, Cadillac Srx, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Jeep Wrangler, Ford Flex, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Chrysler Town & Country, Pontiac G8, Cadillac, Business News
Steve Parker

Since every automotive enthusiast publication runs some sort of "Best of" list, I'm listing those I think are Detroit's "Most Significant" for 2008 and 2009, and some early available news on 2010 models.

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Los Angeles Auto Show - It's a wrap!

Steve Parker | Posted 12.30.2008 | Business

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Steve Parker

How anxious are the Detroit Three carmakers to make sales? My wife and I were at the Los Angeles Auto Show last night, "Black Friday," at the Los Ang...

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