Business What's Next For Chrysler? April 30, 2009 The Chrysler that emerges from bankruptcy will bear almost no resemblance to the iconic company founded by Walter Chrysler 84 years ago. It will be a division of the Italian carmaker Fiat whose largest shareholder is the United Auto Workers. What's Next For Chrysler? Listen · 3:21 3:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103675340/103675330" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Chrysler Appears Headed Closer To Bankruptcy April 30, 2009 Chrysler could be headed for bankruptcy. Reports indicate talks between the troubled automaker's lenders and the Treasury Department to reduce nearly seven billion dollars in secured debt have fallen apart. Over the last several decades, Chrysler has been no stranger to the ups and downs in business. Chrysler Appears Headed Closer To Bankruptcy Listen · 4:49 4:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103642560/103642567" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business GM To Cut Pontiac, Jobs April 27, 2009 General Motors announced Monday a sweeping survival plan that would make the government the majority shareholder in the company. GM also plans to kill the Pontiac brand, slash its dealer network by half and eliminate more than 20,000. GM To Cut Pontiac, Jobs Listen · 4:08 4:08 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103545814/103545796" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil GM To Cut Jobs, Eliminate Pontiac Division April 27, 2009 Officials at General Motors announced Monday that the troubled automaker will cut 21,000 U.S. factory jobs in addition to calling it quits for Pontiac. GM is offering bondholders a debt-for-equity deal. GM is faces a June 1 deadline to restructure and get more government money. GM To Cut Jobs, Eliminate Pontiac Division Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103522236/103522222" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Struggling GM To Drop Pontiac Brand April 24, 2009 Struggling automaker GM is expected to scrap its Pontiac brand. GM faces a government-set June 1 deadline to cut its debt, reduce labor costs and take other restructuring steps. NPR's Frank Langfitt And Michele Norris Discuss GM's Latest Move Listen · 4:46 4:46 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103477054/103477028" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Dealers: Bankruptcy Shouldn't Be An Option For GM April 23, 2009 The National Auto Dealers Association meets with a White House task force Thursday in hopes of staving off a General Motors bankruptcy. But there are increasing signs that the company may end up in court anyway. Dealers: Bankruptcy Shouldn't Be An Option For GM Listen · 1:29 1:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103394115/103394092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil GM May Force Workers To Take Part Of Summer Off April 23, 2009 Troubled automaker General Motors is said to be discussing the idea of closing most of its U.S. factories for up to nine weeks this summer. Slumping sales and growing inventories of unsold vehicles are the reason. GM May Force Workers To Take Part Of Summer Off Listen · 3:05 3:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103394094/103394083" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil GM To Shut U.S. Plants Over Summer April 22, 2009 Troubled automaker GM plans to close most of its U.S. factories for up to nine weeks this summer because of falling sales. The automaker faces a government-set June 1 deadline to cut its debt, reduce labor costs and take other restructuring steps. GM To Shut U.S. Plants Over Summer Listen · 2:28 2:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103387661/103380651" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Cash Or Credit, Car Deals Abound April 20, 2009 Most people are putting off big purchases during the recession — especially cars. Dealers are trying to change that with what analysts say are some of the lowest prices in a long time. But all those rebates and discounts have yet to re-kindle the market. Cash Or Credit, Car Deals Abound Listen · 3:55 3:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103270781/103270815" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Car Deals Abound With Drop In Demand April 17, 2009 The recession has sapped demand for cars. Overall vehicle sales were down 37 percent in March from the same period last year. Despite prices for many vehicles that are lower than they've been for years, customers have not rushed into showrooms. Car Deals Abound With Drop In Demand Listen · 4:42 4:42 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103217192/103224887" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Ford Hopes To Snatch Opportunity From Crisis April 13, 2009 The collapse in auto sales has clobbered carmakers, but the recession may prove to be an opportunity for some. Mark Truby, head of Ford's corporate communications, said the crisis is a chance for Ford to differentiate itself from competitors. Ford Hopes To Snatch Opportunity From Crisis Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102974821/103019509" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Record Jobless Rates As Auto Industry Reconfigures April 3, 2009 Much of the world's focus is on President Barack Obama's first trip to Europe, where he attended the G20 world economic summit in London. But in the U.S., the Obama administration's recent overhaul of American auto giants General Motors and Chrysler, along with record unemployment numbers, has many shifting their focus. Record Jobless Rates As Auto Industry Reconfigures Listen · 4:52 4:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102691293/102691287" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil GM Could Be Split Up In Bankruptcy Court April 2, 2009 The idea of restructuring General Motors through bankruptcy court has been endorsed by GM's new chairman, among others. The White House says bankruptcy is still just an option. Legal scholars warn a smooth ride through Chapter 11 is easier said than done. GM Could Be Split Up In Bankruptcy Court Listen · 4:23 4:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102670067/102670058" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil U.S. Sets Tough Targets For GM, Chrysler March 30, 2009 The Obama administration is setting deadlines for GM and Chrysler and trying to force them into a painful restructuring. GM has 60 days to extract concessions from its two main stakeholders: the union and bondholders. Chrysler has just half that much time to accomplish an even more challenging task. U.S. Sets Tough Targets For GM, Chrysler Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102524632/102524624" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Obama Announces Plan To Restructure GM, Chrysler March 30, 2009 President Obama on Monday announced the details of a sweeping plan to restructure General Motors and Chrysler. The administration is giving the automakers no more than two months to fix their problems. Even then, the White House says, it may force the companies through a quick bankruptcy. Obama Announces Plan To Restructure GM, Chrysler Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102500745/102500743" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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