Automakers face paint shortage after Japan quake

Automakers face paint shortage after Japan quake Detroit: The shortage of a specialty pigment that gives cars a glittering shine has prompted automakers to temporarily restrict orders on vehicles in certain shades of black, red and other colors. Major automakers, including Chrysler Group LLC, Toyota Motor Co, General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co use the pigment, called Xirallic, produced at only one factory in the world - the Onahama plant near the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power station...
07:45 AM, Mar 26, 2011

Chrysler and Fiat seal deal, brand chiefs named

Chrysler and Fiat seal deal, brand chiefs named Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne will become CEO of Chrysler. ...
09:47 PM, Jun 10, 2009

US Supreme Court clears path for Chrysler sale

US Supreme Court clears path for Chrysler sale The apex cort has cleared sale of Chrysler LLC to Italy's Fiat. ...
10:06 AM, Jun 10, 2009

US Supreme Court puts Chrysler sale on hold

US Supreme Court puts Chrysler sale on hold Fiat says it will stick to the deal it has struck with Chrysler. ...
04:40 PM, Jun 09, 2009

GM has viable plan to exit bankruptcy: Obama

GM has viable plan to exit bankruptcy: Obama Obama's comments came after GM filed for bankruptcy in New York. ...
02:36 AM, Jun 02, 2009

Bankrupt Chyrsler says can be back in top gear by 2012

Bankrupt Chyrsler says can be back in top gear by 2012 Auto major lost $16.8 billion in 2008 and expects to lose $4.7 billion in 2009. ...
08:20 AM, May 05, 2009

Chrysler runs out of gas, files for bankruptcy

Chrysler runs out of gas, files for bankruptcy Thousands of businesses, jobs dependent on American carmaker. ...
03:05 PM, May 01, 2009

Factbox: Why does auto industry matter

Factbox: Why does auto industry matter Automakers are slashing production and looking for partners to survive. ...
10:54 PM, Apr 30, 2009

Chrysler CEO says he'll quit after bankruptcy

Chrysler CEO says he'll quit after bankruptcy Robert Nardelli says he will step down after the firm emerges from bankruptcy. ...
10:47 PM, Apr 30, 2009

Obama backs Chrysler with $6 bn aid

Obama backs Chrysler  with $6 bn aid Bankruptcy does not mean the third largest US automaker will shut down. ...
10:18 PM, Apr 30, 2009

Obama asks GM, Chrysler to shape up or ship out

Obama asks GM, Chrysler to shape up or ship out The US President wants the two companies to prove they are viable. ...
12:29 AM, Mar 31, 2009

Chrysler says gets $4 billion US government loan

Chrysler says gets $4 billion US government loan General Motors Corp received $4 billion in emergency loans on December 31. ...
03:30 PM, Jan 03, 2009

Bush announces $17.4 bln aid for US auto majors

Bush announces $17.4 bln aid for US auto majors Officials expects General Motors and Chrysler LLC to access the money immediately. ...
07:49 PM, Dec 19, 2008

Chrysler shuts factories for a month to avert collapse

Chrysler shuts factories for a month to avert collapse GM, Chrysler and Ford Motor Co have pleaded for federal aid. ...
01:50 PM, Dec 18, 2008

Auto industry bailout bill fails in US Senate

Auto industry bailout bill fails in US Senate Plan faltered when the bill failed to get enough support in a procedural vote. ...
09:44 AM, Dec 12, 2008
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