The Future Of GM
Dec 3rd, 2008 · This week, executives of The Big Three automakers are back in Congress to request a bailout for their ailing industry. Larry Burns, General Motor's Vice President of Research and Development, discusses GM's proposal.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · This week, executives of The Big Three automakers are back in Congress to request a bailout for their ailing industry. Larry Burns, General Motor's Vice President of Research and Development, discusses GM's proposal.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · The Big Three automakers have presented their plans to Congress for how they will restructure themselves to make them worthy of a congressional bailout. Ford says it wants $9 billion in stand-by money; GM has sought $12 billion.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · The heads of Ford, Chrysler and GM head to Capitol Hill this week in hopes of securing $25 billion in bailout money. But the Los Angeles Times' Dan Neil is proposing another option for the biggest of the three. He says, the government should just buy GM.
Nov 29th, 2008 · This year, longtime Super Bowl advertiser GM looked at its showrooms, looked at the balance sheet, looked at the $3 million price tag — and opted out.
Nov 25th, 2008 · If GM were to fail, one of the hardest-hit towns would be Lordstown, Ohio. Over the summer, the town learned it would be the site for the Chevy Cruze in 2010, but the concern now is whether GM will be around to make the Cruze without a bailout.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Amid job cuts, restructuring and pleas to Congress for financial aid, General Motors and Chrysler are represented, but not making much of a splash, at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Detroit automakers have hundreds of thousands of retirees who are wondering what might happen if their former employers go bankrupt. Auto executives say without $25 billion in loans, they could be forced into bankruptcy. Michigan Radio's Dustin Dwyer talked to a GM retiree about the industry's pleas for financial help.
Nov 19th, 2008 · Gregg Sherrill, chairman and CEO of the auto parts manufacturer Tenneco Inc. talks to Melissa Block about problems with the auto industry. His company has been hit hard by the financial problems of GM, Chrysler and Ford. He supports a bridge loan for the companies.