Autos

LA Auto Show: Green and Smaller Could Mean Big Profits for Automakers

Michael Rose | Posted 12.07.2009 | Los Angeles

Read More: Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze, Bob Lutz, Ford Fiesta, Gm, Fisker-Karma, Electric Cars, Alternative Fuels, LA Auto Show, Autos, Los Angeles News
Michael Rose

Companies that have earned enormous profits selling giant trucks and SUVs are in the process of re-branding themselves as responsible corporate citizens with an obligation to society.

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GM Appoints Mark Reuss As New President

Michael Rose | Posted 12.07.2009 | Business

Read More: Mark Reuss, Bob Lutz, Ed Whitacre, General Motors, Autos, Auto Industry, Business News
Michael Rose

GM is not of the woods yet but it's clear the board is not afraid to do things differently and pave the way for a younger generation to lead the company as it moves forward.

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Peugeot May Take Control Of Mitsubishi

AP | Posted 12.03.2009 | Business

Read More: Cars, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Motors, Peugeot Citroen, Peugeot, Autos, Peugeot Mitsubishi, Business News

PARIS — French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Thursday it is in talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. that could lead to a "strategic partnershi...

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After GM and Chrysler Bankruptcies -- What Now?

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm | Posted 07.20.2009 | Home

Read More: Autos, Chevy Volt, Bankruptcy, Big Three Automakers, Green Jobs, General Motors, Chrysler, Evolving Energy Tech, Hybrid Cars, Electric Cars, Detroit Three, Detroit, Gm, Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Green Energy, Michigan, Home News
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm

Despite the news about GM filing for bankruptcy, my state should not be the object of pity. We will not be victims: We intend to lead the country in a move from 20th century rust to 21st century green.

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Too Much Green in Being Green

Brian Ross | Posted 12.26.2008 | Green

Read More: Chrysler, Gm, General Motors, Ford, Cars, Green Living, Hybrid Cars, Big-Three, Big Three Bailout, Toyota Hybrids, Foriegn Cars, Prius, Hybrid Suv Prices, Autos, High Gas Prices, Toyota Prius, Hybrid SUVs, High Price Oil, Auto Industry, Detroit Bailout, Green News
Brian Ross

I would love to drive a Mini, or a Prius or a Smart Car, but I have a big family. Unless Ringling Bros. teaches me how to pile them all in and out of a four passenger car, it is not an option.

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Car Insurance : The Other Side of Auto No-Fault

mlive.com | Margaret Kroese | Posted 12.21.2008 | Business

Read More: Autos, Cars, Car Insurance, Auto Insurance, Business News

Michigan citizens need affordable auto insurance that offers the needed medical coverage should they suffer a devastating injury. Michigan's current a...

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Chrysler Unveils Electric Cars That Americans Will Recognize

AP | TOM KRISHER | Posted 10.24.2008 | Green

Read More: Autos, Dodge, Chrysler, Electric Cars, Dodge EV, Phevs, Cars, Green Cars, Green News

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler LLC charged up the electric car race Tuesday, muscling in on General Motors Corp.'s Chevrolet Volt by unveiling t...

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GM's Lutz Asks For Break On Crash Tests To Focus On Fuel Efficiency

DailyTech | Jason Mick | Posted 10.04.2008 | Green

Read More: Autos, Fuel Efficiency, Chevy Volt, Bob Lutz, Gm, Energy Use, Corporate Average Fuel Economy, Cars, Fuel Economy, CAFE Legislation, Corvette, Green News

It's no secret that America's largest automakers -- General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler -- are struggling. Weighted by the burden of a t...

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