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26 Feb 2009 10:08

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Biz: How is it possible to lose this much money, GM?

  • $9.6 billion loss in the 4Q alone; WTF guys? That isn’t cool. source

15 Feb 2009 13:01

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Biz, U.S.: Automaker GM considers the nuclear option

  • General Motors could fold into a new company. The plan, which the Wall Street Journal reported about yesterday, would have the automaker file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reform as a new company. They’re under a lot of pressure to act right now – they got a massive bailout from the government and, along with Chrysler, have until Tuesday to show the government how they plan to restructure. source

15 Feb 2009 12:55

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Biz, U.S.: My, isn’t this auto industry quote dramatic

  • If we don’t beat the second half of 2008 this year, then it could be all over. We’re all going to be peeling bark off trees and go back to being an agrarian society.
  • Erich Merkle • An independent auto analyst, on the auto industry’s need to beat its dismal 2008 in 2009. Personally, we like farming. Give us a good mule and a way to cut through the soil, and we’re set for life! • source

11 Feb 2009 21:26

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Tech: Personal Rapid Transit: Cars that drive themselves?

The benefits of mass transit with the privacy of a car? We’re (sorta) curious. source