The Amazing New Green Cars at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 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.
GM’s Electric Wonder Will Cost You
Jul 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)
Here Comes the ‘New’ GM
Jul 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.
Blurring the Line Between Business and Government
Mar 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.
