Why GM can only get hurt keeping data secret

GM has decided to stop publicly disclosing monthly production numbers. That’s instantly alarming to economists, analysts and GM’s suppliers. Number crunchers rely on the GM data for their own forecasts, and suppliers for their business and production plans.... Read More »

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• Foreign competition leads to new partnerships in China
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Jury's out on hands-free

As Apple squares off with Microsoft to determine which will become the dominant operating system for in-vehicle infotainment programs, there is another factor to consider.... Read More »

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• Welcome mat
• Chrysler-NHTSA dispute could shake industry
• Auto lending: Regulator must be reined in
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A special award to Bob Lutz

It's so nice that we have Bob Lutz around to psychoanalyze our industry's leaders.... Read More »

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• Bravo to Chrysler's quality chief
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• Not so much as a fare-thee-well