Les Leopold / Common DreamsJun 4, 2019
Once a manufacturing hub, the city of Lordstown has fallen on hard times. Only a truly radical economic agenda will appeal to its voters. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigJan 18, 2015
It was great to see the concept cars of the future at the Detroit Auto Show Saturday afternoon. But if you know me, you know I was there for news about electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 28, 2010
Back when GM was going down the tubes, we heard an awful lot about a futuristic electric car that would save the company. The Chevy Volt finally has a price tag, and it's set at a luxurious $41,000 (before a substantial tax rebate). (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigJul 11, 2009
General Motors Chief Executive Fritz Henderson tooted his company's horn plenty when he ushered in a new, post-bankruptcy era for the Detroit automaker -- but he couldn't promise that GM 2.0 would be able to pay back the billions of dollars his company got from taxpayers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 31, 2009
President Obama grabbed the proverbial steering wheel on Monday, shaking up the American auto industry by stating tougher conditions for receiving federal subsidies and forcing GM's CEO to step down. But critics are wrong to suggest that this represents an unprecedented use of executive power. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 24, 2008
Gas prices and fiscal concerns are causing the demise of the American-made sport utility vehicle, a welcome development in the eyes of many fellow drivers but one that also spells the end for thousands of American jobs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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