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Main > Car Makers News > GM > Consulting firm charges GM $23M | detnews.com | The Detroit News A consulting firm is charging General Motors' bankruptcy estate more than $23 million for three months' work leading up to and following one of the largest corporate bankruptcy filings in U.S. history. According to a quarterly report filed Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, crisis management firm AP Services LLC charged GM and its bankruptcy estate $23 million for about 90 days work and expenses that included airfare, hotels, meals, rental cars and other expenses. U.S. bankruptcy Court records give the... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:42 Article Views Rating: 41 Main > Car Makers News > Other > 'No strike' language riles UAW | detnews.com | The Detroit News A misunderstanding over "no-strike" language in a proposed amendment to the United Auto Workers' contract with Ford Motor Co. has sparked a backlash from some workers who accuse union leaders of giving up their most potent negotiating tool. The Detroit News has learned that the language, which was included in recent contract changes the UAW negotiated with General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, was mandated by the Obama administration as a condition of its bailout of the two companies. It was... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:42 Article Views Rating: 41 Main > Car Makers News > GM > Biden to discuss future of former GM plant in Del. | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce Tuesday that a California luxury automaker will build plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at a former General Motors plant in Delaware. The White House said Sunday that Biden, a former senator from Delaware, will make a major announcement about the future of the former GM plant in Wilmington, Del., along with Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and state officials. Fisker Automotive of Irvine, Calif., plans to revamp GM's Boxwood Road facility to build... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:40 Article Views Rating: 46 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Grill sizzles with hot rod power | detnews.com | The Detroit News The Hot Rod Grill looks like a 350-cubic-inch "small block" Chevrolet V-8 on an engine stand, but instead of valves and pistons on the inside, the manifold pivots open to reveal a two-burner, 30,000-BTU propane-fueled barbecue grill. The Hot Rod Grill is the creation of Ryan Bluestone of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., where his family also produces Insta-clean automotive and industrial parts cleaning equipment. Bluestone, 29, admits his inspiration for the Hot Rod Grill was probably "too many beers." In fact... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:39 Article Views Rating: 44 Main > Car Makers News > GM > Old GM billed $23M in bankruptcy filing | detnews.com | The Detroit News A consulting firm is charging General Motors' bankruptcy estate more than $23 million for three months' work leading up to and following one of the largest corporate bankruptcy filings in U.S. history. According to a quarterly report filed Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, crisis management firm AP Services LLC charged GM and its bankruptcy estate $23 million for about 90 days of work and expenses that included airfare, hotels, meals and rental cars. U.S. Bankruptcy Court records give the most detailed... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:39 Article Views Rating: 34 Main > Car Makers News > Ford > Sneak Peek: Ford Fiesta | detnews.com | The Detroit News Ford recently launched its new Fiesta Sedan in China, but we caught the U.S. spec version out testing, and new details are visible. Although the new Fiesta profile is unmistakable, the U.S. version -- as seen here -- has a new front fascia, including a small 3-bar grille and new front and rear bumpers. Very sleek headlights can be seen in front, as well as jeweled taillights in back. There almost certainly will be changes to the interior; the interior on this particular prototype is shrouded in a black... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:37 Article Views Rating: 20 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Green-off: Hybrid models put to the test | detnews.com | The Detroit News "I want a hybrid." I've heard that from more than one reader, and I have come to realize that most people don't really know a thing about hybrids. Not all hybrids are created equal and not every hybrid will fit into every garage the same. First, let's define "hybrid." These are cars that run on gas and electric drivetrains. Some carmakers don't like the idea of hybrids because they have to create two powertrains for a single vehicle. Consumers, however, don't seem to mind. These cars are not the final... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-26 12:46:34 Article Views Rating: 18 Main > Car Manufactures > Volkswagen > The Best Finance Offers For The Best Vans From Volkswagen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ end of year offers give customers even better value for money – especially for any remaining stocks of the current Transporter. Ahead of the launch of the new generation Transporter in January 2010, the Contract Hire or Finance Lease offer starting from £229 a month for the current Transporter continues at the same price, but now also includes three years/45,000 miles servicing, plus an ‘S’ pack upgrade while stocks last, which includes... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-21 12:49:28 Article Views Rating: 64 Main > Car Makers News > Ford > Ford Presents Figo in India On Wednesday Ford has revealed new hatchback for Indian customers, Figo. It is a brand-new nameplate which comes from Italian “cool”. In fact, Figo is a close sibling to the European Fiesta. The hatchback has all-aluminum 1.2-liter gasoline engine which is a derivative of 1.4 Sigma engine for Fiesta. It outputs between 70 and 75 horsepower. The car will be offered with diesel motor too: 1.4-liter Duratorq with 68 hp. The front of the hatchback is ordinary for this kind of Ford vehicles: it has slim... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-19 06:02:21 Article Views Rating: 86 Main > Car Makers News > GM > Bob Kruse Is Leaving GM While Chevrolet was excited to have an unusually quick development of Volt and announced that the electric car will be ready several months earlier than they expected, the team did not notice that its leader decided to go different direction. Bob Kruse, General Motors executive director of global vehicle engineering for hybrids, electric vehicles and batteries, does not want to work for the big auto company and prefers to run his own business. Mr. Kruse has resigned and started E.V. Consulting LLC, his... Full article... Article added: 2009-10-19 06:02:18 Article Views Rating: 74 |
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