U.S. automotive jobs 101
The automotive industry directly employs more than 2 million workers in the United States. That is more than 43,000 workers, on average, in every state. While Michigan is the top state for automotive-related employment, with more than 240,000 workers, even Alaska employs nearly 2,500 workers in the auto industry. Check out our interactive map that displays the number of auto jobs across the ...

Senate leaders face problems in trying to obtain $25 billion for the automotive industry
Senate members began debates on a possible $25 billion bailout of the Big Three automotive companies, but Sen. John Cornyn and other Republican Senators oppose the way the Democratic Senate leaders are pushing its passage.

16th Handelsblatt Annual Conference: The Automotive Industry
Global automotive industry - what is the key to growth potential? Going East - what strategy can be used? Political framework - how will future conditions influence your business?

Turkey Lifts Restrictions on Bulgarian Automotive Freight Carriers
On the request of the Bulgarian Transport Minister Petar Dimitrov, extended to his Turkish counterpart, Turkey has agreed to lift the restrictions previously imposed on Bulgarian automotive freight carriers, the Bulgarian Transport Ministry's press center announced on Tuesday.

The sudden fall in car sales across Europe has forced the largest automotive manufacturers to limit production
This decision strongly effected domestic suppliers of car components which are planning serious cuts in employment. "The number of employed by agencies for automotive companies could fall by a drastic figure.

Iowa City automotive factory to layoff 37 workers
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - International Automotive Components says it is cutting 37 jobs from its factory in Iowa City. The Detroit-based company blames a dramatic slowdown in car manufacturing and the country's economic downturn for the cuts.

Futuris Lowers 2009 Profit Forecast on Forestry, Automotive
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Futuris Corp. , whose businesses range from forestry to rural and automotive services, cut its 2009 profit forecast on expectations of lowering contributions from several of its units including forestry and automotive.

Automotive Components Using DuPont Materials Honored as the Most Innovative of 2008
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division has named two automotive components that use DuPont engineering resins in the association's 2008 ''Most Innovative Uses of Plastics'' awards. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Plastics/Thermoplastics/prweb1690674.htm

BorgWarner's R2S® Turbocharging System Receives Automotive News PACE Environmental Award
BorgWarner Turbo Technology Earns Acclaim for Reducing Emissions, Saving Fuel at Inaugural Green Car Conference & Exhibition AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 - BorgWarner's R2S® regulated two-stage turbocharging system received a 2008 Automotive News PACE Environmental Award during the recent Green Car Conference and Exhibition in Novi, Michigan. Sponsored by Automotive News, Ernst & Young and TRC ...

Local vehicle industry keeps eye on automotive bailout
Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC re-submitted a proposal for assistance to Congress this week. The three companies? CEOs will all travel to Washington via car to discuss the plan Thursday and Friday.

Fisker Automotive's First Production Vehicle, the Fisker Karma, to Be Showcased
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NBK 'struts out' a striking showcase of iconic automotive brands during Doha's first Private Drive Motor Show
Nasser Bin Khaled, one of Qatar's leading business conglomerates, recently showcased a gamut of its most prestigious automotive brands crowning Qatar's first ever Private Drive Motor Show with multinational icons the likes of Maybach, Mercedes-Benz and others.

Lear Sells Stake in Joint Venture With Toyota Boshoku (Update2)
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Lear Corp. , the world?s second- largest maker of automotive seats, said it dissolved a joint venture that supplies parts for Toyota Motor Corp.

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Ford Motor Company says it will re-evaluate strategic options for Volvo Car Corporation, including the possible sale of the Sweden-based premium automaker.

Back to the future
MASON CITY ? Trusty old automotive friends are being redeployed to help us through rough economic times.

Local auto industry supports Big 3 bailout
Dallas-area automotive industry representatives and North Texas city leaders gathered at a Carrollton auto dealership Tuesday to express support for the proposed $25 billion congressional bailout of the auto industry.

GM names first African-American female automotive designer
DETROIT (Special to the NNPA from the Michigan Chronicle) - Crystal Windham has been appointed director of General Motors North American Passenger Car Design, making her GM's first African-American female design director.

Congressman Robert Aderholt Comments on Possible Automotive Bailout
Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Alabama, District 4) issued this statement to WHNT NewsChannel 19 about a possible bailout for the big three automakers.

Carlisle Events named Business of the Year
Carlisle Events, which produces 10 car shows each year, has been named 2008 Business of the Year by the Automotive Restoration Market Organization.

Local auto dealers
Howard Hill, owner of Hill Automotive Inc., in Portage, is photographed in his office on Tuesday. Hill supports the federal bridge loan requested by General Motors, Chrysler and Ford.