Dec 10th, 2008 · Former Chysler Chairman Lee Iacocca hasn't said much during the current debate over whether the government should bailout the auto industry. Iacocca led Chrysler through a government bailout in the 70s. In a written statement Tuesday, Iacocca came to the Defense of Detroit's Big 3 top executives. He said, "You don't change coaches in the middle of a game, especially when things are so volatile." Dustin Dwyer reports for Michigan Radio.
Keywords: executives · industry · bailout · chairman · auto · Michigan Radio · Execs · volatile · Chrysler · Iacocca · Dustin Dwyer · Chysler
Dec 7th, 2008 · Michigan stores are losing millions of dollars every year to return deposits on bottles and cans brought in from border states, such as Ohio or Indiana, that don't pay back on deposits for recycled containers. Michigan Radio's Tracy Samilton reports on "can-scamming" and the efforts to prevent it.
Keywords: Ohio · dollars · Michigan Radio · Tracy Samilton · Recycled · scams · Michigan · Indiana · Seinfeld · Can Scam
Dec 2nd, 2008 · Executives from Detroit's Big Three carmakers are back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to make a new pitch for $25 billion in federal loans. The executives were grilled during their first visit, and have retooled their pitches. Dustin Dwyer reports for Michigan Radio.
Keywords: Congress · federal · executives · Capitol Hill · Detroit · Automakers · Michigan Radio · Big Three · carmakers · Dustin Dwyer
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.
Keywords: executives · financial · industry · Detroit · Automakers · GM · auto · pleas · bankruptcy · Michigan Radio · bankrupt · Dustin Dwyer
Nov 19th, 2008 · Executives from Detroit's Big Three automakers are back on Capitol Hill — appearing before a House committee Wednesday. They pleaded with the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday for a $25 billion lifeline. They warned of a national economic catastrophe should they collapse, resulting in millions of layoffs. Dustin Dwyer reports for Michigan Radio.
Keywords: committee · national · executives · economic · Capitol Hill · Detroit · Automakers · layoffs · auto · CEO · Michigan Radio · catastrophe
Oct 13th, 2008 · Detroit automakers have been suffering. There are worries that GM, Ford and Chrysler might not have enough money to make it through the downturn. And over the weekend, there were reports that the carmakers could be looking into dramatic moves including a possible merger between General Motors and Chrysler. Dustin Dwyer reports for Michigan Radio.
Keywords: money · Detroit · Automakers · GM · Michigan Radio · General Motors · merger · Chrysler · downturn · carmakers · Dustin Dwyer
Sep 4th, 2008 · August was not a good month for U.S. car sales. At GM, sales were down 20 percent compared with a year ago. Nissan was the only major automaker to report an increase over August 2007. Dustin Dwyer reports from Michigan Radio.
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Jul 16th, 2008 · General Motors is doing some more cutting. White-collar retirees were told Tuesday not to count on supplemental health insurance after age 65. And the company is eliminating thousands of white-collar jobs. GM officials said they hoped to accomplish the downsizing through attrition and buyouts. Sarah Hulett reports from Michigan Radio.
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