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Right-to-work law gives Michigan unions new task
Now that Michigan has become a right-to-work state, unions in this stronghold of organized labor confront a new and urgent problem: convincing members ...
Mich. House approves right-to-work limiting unions
The Michigan House approved the first of two right-to-work bills Tuesday that would weaken union power in the historical labor stronghold as hundreds ...
German vice chancellor slams GM over Opel
Germany's vice chancellor has sharply criticized General Motors Co. over its decision to end car production at a German plant, arguing that the U.S.
GM's Opel to end car production at German plant
General Motors Co.'s Opel unit said Monday that it plans to end car production at one plant in Germany in 2016, but a slimmed-down factory may ...
Chinese company wins bid for battery maker A123
Bankrupt battery maker A123 Systems Inc. on Sunday said it will sell most of its assets to the U.S. arm of Chinese auto parts conglomerate Wanxiang ...
Correction: Auto Sales story
In a story Dec. 3 about U.S. auto sales, The Associated Press, relying on information from the TrueCar.com auto pricing site, reported erroneously ...
Black boxes in cars raise privacy concerns
Many motorists don't know it, but it's likely that every time they get behind the wheel, there's a snitch along for the ride. The National Highway ...
Couple convicted of stealing GM trade secrets
A former General Motors engineer with access to the automaker's hybrid technology was convicted Friday along with her husband of stealing trade ...
11 hot cars at the LA Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public Friday. Here are some of the most talked-about vehicles that will be making their world debuts at the ...
GM venture in China plans $1 billion auto plant
General Motors Co. and its joint venture partners in China say they will spend 6.6 billion yuan ($1 billion) to build a third car plant to keep up ...
GM rolls out new electric mini-car at LA Auto Show
General Motors is giving its Chevrolet Spark a jolt of electricity. An all-electric version of the mini-car will debut this week at the Los Angeles ...
Japan brands fend off rivals at China auto show
Global automakers and their Chinese rivals put on sleek displays of new cars at a major auto show Thursday in Guangzhou, the southern Chinese ...
GM buying Ally assets in Europe and Latin America
General Motors said Wednesday that it will buy Ally Financial's operations in Europe, China and Latin America as it tries to build a global finance ...
Ford to bring smaller engine to US in 2014 Fiesta
Ford is bringing its smallest engine to the U.S. in the race to meet stricter government fuel economy rules. The company says the 2014 Fiesta will be ...
Steady US housing recovery is boosting economy
From purchases and prices to builder sentiment and construction, the U.S. housing market is making consistent gains. The latest evidence came in ...
GM opens new plant for Chinese budget brand Baojun
General Motors Co. and its local Chinese partners have launched a second plant to make cars for its local discount brand Baojun, ratcheting up the ...
2 years after IPO, GM is piling up cash
Two years after a wounded General Motors returned to the stock market, the symbol of American industrial might is thriving again. Sunday marks the ...
Automakers bet on pickup surge
Auto companies are betting on a surge in pickup sales now that home building is on the rise. Chrysler said Thursday it is adding 1,000 workers to its ...
Eurozone slides back into recession
The 17-country eurozone has fallen back into recession for the first time in three years as the fallout from the region's financial crisis was felt ...
GM CEO reassures workers at European unit
General Motors Co.'s chief executive has told workers at the struggling Opel unit that there are signs the company's effort to turn around its ...
Romney never overcame bailout opposition in Ohio
Only a couple of weeks after Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, the man who would become his Republican challenger in the next election penned ...
China's auto sales rebound in October
China's auto sales rebounded in October but Japanese brands suffered a sharp downturn amid a territorial dispute between Beijing and Tokyo, an ...
China helps BMW offset European weakness in Q3
Strong sales of its luxury cars in China helped Germany's BMW AG overcome weak markets in crisis-ridden Europe. Net profit rose 16 percent in the ...
Spurs beat Pacers 101-79 for first 4-0 start
The San Antonio Spurs have won four NBA championships, made 32 playoff appearances and captured 18 division titles in their 40-year history. Yet for ...
GM gets new credit lines totaling $11B
General Motors is boosting its cash with $11 billion in new credit lines, a move that could mean the automaker is preparing to buy back its shares ...