Topic: Rebecca Lindland
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Exit of GM's Fritz Henderson: Four messages
The unexpected departure of GM CEO Fritz Henderson signals the board's impatience with the pace of change – especially compared with Ford.
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Bankruptcy judge approves plan for a smaller GM
Groups opposed to the decision have until Thursday to appeal it.
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What Obama's clean-car plan will cost consumers and teetering US automakers
By 2016, a new car will pollute less and get more than 35 miles per gallon, but its sticker price will be at least $600 higher.
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Obama to launch landmark auto emissions standards
The plan will establish nationwide benchmarks for carbon emissions and fuel efficiency.
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GM to slash nearly half its dealerships to survive
It will also cut Pontiac, as well as more jobs. But if dealerships and bondholders don't agree to the changes, bankruptcy looms.
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Ford doing better than GM and Chrysler, but still not very well
So far, Ford is avoiding bankruptcy or a government bailout. Consumer confidence will be most important in securing its financial situation.
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Who’s to blame for automakers’ woes?
The industry itself bears some, but not all, of the responsibility, as GM and Chrysler seek more US aid.
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Under Obama’s energy plan, cars would be cleaner but costlier
The president called for tougher fuel-efficiency standards Monday and may let states regulate vehicle emissions of greenhouse gases.
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Are automakers also too big to fail?
A sharp drop in demand is driving the industry to pursue a bailout.
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