Autos
Ford to retain 1,000 jobs at French plant after deal
BLANQUEFORT, France - Car maker Ford will retain 1,000 jobs at a plant in southwest France after striking a deal on Friday with local authorities to share the burden of new investments needed to keep the factory operating.
Who repaid U.S. loan first? Chrysler, Tesla don't see eye to eye
DETROIT - Chrysler Group LLC and Tesla Motors Inc , both led by media-savvy executives, are trading public jabs over the definition of payback.
New car sales seen up 6-8 percent in May: analysts
DETROIT - Auto sales in May are expected to rise 6 percent to 8 percent and the annual sales pace should rebound back above 15 million vehicles after a disappointing result in the prior month, two research reports said on Thursday.
Former Chrysler, Fisker CEO launches venture fund with Penske
DETROIT - Tom LaSorda, the former chief executive of Chrysler Group LLC and Fisker Automotive, is launching a venture capital fund with racing magnate Roger Penske to invest in technology startups.
Nissan to recall 841,000 vehicles due to steering wheel glitch
TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co Ltd will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide including the Micra compact car, also known as the March, as a result of a steering wheel glitch, Japan's No.2 automaker said on Thursday.
High costs, currency push Ford out of Australia car manufacturing
CANBERRA - Ford Motor Co will shut its two Australian auto plants in October 2016, blaming a strong currency and costs that are hitting manufacturers just as the country looks for other sectors of its economy to cushion the end of a mining boom.
Ford to close Australia auto plants
SYDNEY - Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it is closing its two Australian auto plants and will cease production in the country in October 2016.
U.S. acknowledges killing four Americans in drone strikes
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government formally acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it had killed four Americans, including militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who died in drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan.
GM recalls more than 27,000 Cadillac crossovers with wheel issue
- General Motors Co is recalling worldwide more than 27,000 Cadillac crossover vehicles whose wheels could fall off due to potentially loose wheel nuts.
Ford to close Australia auto plants: reports
SYDNEY - Ford Motor Co is set to announce it is closing its two Australian auto plants and will cease production in the country by 2016 as it struggles with sliding sales, high costs and a strong Australian dollar, local media reported on Thursday.
Blackstone notifies Cohen's SAC it intends to pull money: pension consultant
- Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is losing the financial support of Blackstone Group Inc, the largest outside investor in his embattled SAC Capital Advisors, which is yanking much of its client money, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.
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