Daniel Howes

Detroit News

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GM’s CEO  testified on Capitol Hill today  on why it took more than 10 years for the company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 2.6 million cars with…

GM Defends Itself

GM’s CEO testified on Capitol Hill today on why it took more than 10 years for the company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 2.6 million cars with…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Earlier this week, the US government  sold its last shares  of General Motors. Today, the company  named the first female  to head a major American car company.

GM Chooses the First Woman to Lead an Auto Company

Earlier this week, the US government sold its last shares of General Motors. Today, the company named the first female to head a major American car company.

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The Ford Motor Company, trying to avoid a federal bailout, announced losses of $1.8 billion today. GM is going to get more federal loans.

Big Three Automakers Tottering

The Ford Motor Company, trying to avoid a federal bailout, announced losses of $1.8 billion today. GM is going to get more federal loans.

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