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Akerson thanks GM workers, has met with union leaders

In a letter posted to the company ' s internal websites and sent to GM plants, GM ' s new CEO Daniel Akerson told employees he recently met with UAW president Bob King and UAW GM Vice President Joe Ashton.
Chrysler takes the wraps off of 2011 Dodge Durango

Chrysler Group LLC has followed up a series of teaser pictures with the first official look at the all new 2011 Dodge Durango that will start arriving in showrooms in the fourth quarter. The automaker, which has taken an unorthodox approach to vehicle introductions under the management of Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne, will give the public its first viewing of the new Durango this weekend at a half-marathon in Virginia Beach.
Analyst: GM will launch stock sale Nov. 18

General Motors Co. doesn ' t plan to begin a " roadshow " and launch its public offering before the Nov. 2 midterm congressional elections.
Detroit gets electric car charging station
Detroit -- About 4,600 electric vehicle charging stations will be installed throughout the country under a federally funded program, ChargePoint America, designed to build a fueling network for electric cars, such as General Motors Co. ' s Chevrolet Volt, industry and state officials announced today.
Corvette puts driver in power of engine

Don ' t confuse Todd Schnitt with your garden variety, weekend driveway mechanic. Schnitt ' s fifth Corvette will be unlike his first four -- or anybody else ' s, for that matter -- because he personally helped build the 638-horsepower supercharged small block engine for his 2011 ZR1.
Ferrari recalls 458 Italia supercars after fires
Rome -- Ferrari says it is recalling 1,248 of its 458 Italia supercars after reports of fires breaking out in five of the luxury vehicles in several countries.
Volts can use Calif. fast lanes in 2012

California motorists who buy Chevrolet Volts can qualify for permits allowing them to drive solo in the state ' s coveted carpool lanes. But they ' ll have to wait until 2012.
August auto sales cool without ' cash for clunkers ' incentives

Automakers struggled through another disappointing month in August, as weak housing and other economic data discouraged consumers from making big purchases.
Scott Burgess: 2011 Buick Regal gears up style, luxury and agility factors without sacrificing power

There ' s nothing traditional about this Buick. It may carry the Regal name but its taut ride and crisp handling are nothing like the ginormous Regals that floated down highways like lumbering dinosaurs years ago.
Old GM files liquidation plan
The estate of " old " General Motors Corp. has filed a plan to liquidate its remaining assets, aiming to win bankruptcy court approval by early next year.
Bugattis sell for ' crazy money '

Los Angeles -- Peter Mullin, owner of one of the world ' s largest private collections of classic French automobiles, points to a 1935 Hispano-Suiza J12 Cabriolet sitting among 60 other cars in his museum in Southern California.
BMW maxes out the Mini to lure family market

BMW ' s Mini, known for its retro-chic appeal, is targeting an unhip crowd with its Countryman crossover: families. The not-so-mini Mini will have four doors and be the brand ' s biggest ever model.
Melissa Preddy: The rest is history on Michigan roadsides
When you think about the concept of freedom, the term " rest area " doesn ' t generally spring to mind. But for motorists, the roadside comfort stations we take for granted really are a symbol of how our automobiles have allowed us to chart our own courses for nearly 100 years.
Text of letter from GM CEO Akerson to GM employees
Note from Dan Akerson, chief executive officer, to all GM employees:
Armored Air Jacket protects motorcyclists

Whether the credit goes to increased safety equipment, such as air bags and anti-roll stability control, or to crackdowns on driving intoxicated, deaths of drivers and passengers in cars and light trucks have been decreasing in the United States. At the same time, however, fatalities for motorcyclist have increased annually for the past 11 years -- reaching nearly 4,800 people in 2008, according to the federal government ' s latest data.
Sneak Peek: Ford F-150 Platinum Ecoboost

Ford recently introduced the all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 for the 2011 Ford F-150 by showing a cutaway of the technically advanced six-cylinder mounted on an engine stand. But if you wondered what the 3.5 might look like fully dressed in an F-150, our spies have snapped the first photos.
Auto briefs
Delayed ' 11 Ford Fiestas due for delivery by mid-month; Hyundai to move Santa Fe SUV manufacturing to Ga.; Nissan plant in China to begin production; Former Mercedes-Benz head leaves Daimler AG
By the numbers
Kelley Blue Book ' s most recent Brand Watch study shows Korean automaker Hyundai, for the first time, has cracked the top five most-considered auto brands among new-car American shoppers, dropping Nissan to sixth.
Chrysler sales up 7%; Ford, GM drop

Chrysler reported a 7% sales increase in August while crosstown rivals Ford and General Motors saw declines for the month compared with a year ago when products were flying off the lots due to Cash for Clunkers.
GM ready to roll out 2011 Chevy Cruze

General Motors Co. said Tuesday it ' s ramping up production of its 2011 Chevrolet Cruze -- a new compact critical to its lineup -- which will start rolling into showrooms this month. The automaker said the Cruze will give consumers fuel economy on par with its top rivals, the Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus and Honda Civic.
Akerson faces tough road at the helm of General Motors

Daniel Akerson has the ideal background to pitch GM to investors in an uncertain market to help the government cut its 61% stake -- the legacy of its bailout of GM.
Ford unveils police SUV; GM, Chrysler in pursuit

Bad guys beware: An unprecedented number of new and faster police cars are coming, including a new Police Interceptor utility vehicle whose details were released by Ford Motor Co. today.
Calif. Volt owners to gain access to carpool lanes in 2012
California motorists who buy Chevrolet Volts can qualify for permits permitting them to drive solo in the state ' s coveted carpool lanes. But they ' ll have to wait until 2012.

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