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Slideshow: New Models at Frankfurt Show

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:04:15 GMT

Auto makers showed off future and current models in a bid to kick start sales amid a slowly improving global economy. Many were looking years down the road by unveiling their latest electric models that are designed to go faster and farther. Click inside to see the images.

Ferrari, Maserati Defy Recession With New Models

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:38:25 GMT

Luxury sports car maker Ferrari unveiled the 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday, its latest model for drivers rich enough to avoid having the recession curb their spending habits.

Fiat Chairman: Too Early to Show New Chrysler Models

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:41:14 GMT

Fiat's chairman said Tuesday he didn't know when Chrysler would have a new model to show at a European motor show. "For the moment it's too early to say," Luca Cordero di Montezemolo told reporters while inspecting the Fiat stands at the Frankfurt auto show.

VW Looks to Get Even Bigger

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:14:02 GMT

Ferdinand Piech, Volkswagen AG's powerful supervisory board chairman and former chief executive, said Monday that Europe's largest auto maker by sales might pursue adding another two brands to its line-up after the takeover of Porsche Automobil Holding SE's core sports-car operations is completed.

GM’s Statement on Opel/Vauxhall

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:08:51 GMT

General Motors confirmed that it will sell a 55% stake in German unit Adam Opel and its U.K. sister company Vauxhall to Canadian car-parts maker Magna International and Russian bank OAO Sberbank. Read the text of the GM announcement.

Ferrari Web Site Spins Out

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:11:13 GMT

Ferrari�s Web site crashed this morning after fans rushed to download newly released pictures of its latest model: the 458 Italia. While Ferrari.com says it�s taking a pit stop, the photos are inside.

GM Has High Hopes for Asia After Bankruptcy Exit

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:32 GMT

Following GM's exit from bankruptcy protection on Friday, the outlook for getting new financing and moving forward expansion in Asia has improved, Executive Vice President of GM International Operations Nick Reilly said.

GM Bailing Out of Its Corporate Jets - Yes, Those Jets

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:45:48 GMT

As part of its bankruptcy restructuring, GM is looking to get rid of seven corporate jets -- including the one that sparked heavy criticism from Congress.

Indiana Funds, Chrysler File Appeals Briefs Over Sale

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:24:14 GMT

A group of Indiana pension funds said Thursday that the sale of the bulk of Chrysler LLC's assets should be blocked because the U.S. government has overstepped its authority in helping orchestrate the deal.

GM to Keep Five Members on Current Board

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:07:09 GMT

GM Chairman Kent Kresa said Monday he will keep five current members of the board of directors, and said that the Obama administration has final say on who will fill out the new board.