In GM's world, the Silverado, Manilow and Twinkies survive an apocalypse -- not the blue oval

Posted 10:41 am U.S. ET, Feb. 3

David Phillips is deputy managing editor of autonews.com.

For at least one automaker, the gloves will come off early during Sunday's telecast of the Super Bowl.
GM's Chevrolet division plans to get more than a little dig in at long-time rival Ford with a 60-second apocalyptic-themed Super Bowl spot scheduled to air in the first quarter.
Its the latest in a string of c ...
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Spurned by VW, Indiana turns to Right to Work

Posted 2:25 pm U.S. ET, Jan. 27
Is the scale about to tip in favor of the industrial, unionized Midwest when it comes to landing new auto assembly and parts plants?
The Republican governor and lawmakers of Indiana think so, and a German automaker played a bit role.
Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana is citing Volkswagen AG, in part, for his decisi ...
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Why the auto industry matters in national politics this year

Posted 3:32 pm U.S. ET, Jan. 24
The industrial Midwest -- a cradle for the U.S. auto industry, notably the Detroit 3 -- will be a key battleground for the 2012 presidential election.
It has become a bright spot for the U.S. economy; manufacturing employment, driven in part by rising light vehicle sales, is on the rebound.
Auto suppliers are h ...
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A former star of the show shines again -- on the sales chart

Posted 12:01 am U.S. ET, Jan. 8
The SUV, a star of past North American International Auto Shows, is getting second billing at the 2012 edition.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Grand Cherokee's glass-shattering debut at the Detroit auto show.
Barring any last-minute surprises, just two SUVs -- Nissan's Pathfinder concept and Masera ...
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Will Chrysler reload with another wagon?

Posted 1:17 pm U.S. ET, July 15
Is Chrysler aiming to get some of its old swagger back by dusting off a recent gem with customizers?
The Dodge Magnum wagon with its "gangsta" profile proved a sensation with tuners and urban dwellers when it arrived in showrooms in 2004. But it was quickly spiked when Chrysler hit the financial skids and restructured under bankruptcy a few years a ...
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