WASHINGTON-Boeing is threatening not to bid
on a revamped aerial refueling plane contract, saying the Air Force has made so
many changes it needs more time to prepare. MORE
WASHINGTON-As factory production collapses around
the world, excess inventories that stand in the way of an eventual recovery are
disappearing even faster. MORE
DUBLIN, Ireland-Computer-maker Dell is
reportedly further cutting its work rolls in Ireland, the same country where
nearly 2,000 jobs are being eliminated as work is transferred to Eastern
Europe. MORE
WASHINGTON-President Obama has
made $2.4 billion available to fund next-generation of plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles and the advanced batteries that power them. MORE
DETROIT-The U.S. auto industry may be close to reaching wage parity with Japanese carmakers’ U.S. operations, a stipulation required by the federal government if General Motors Corp. and Chrysler are
TORONTO, Ontario-A coming green-energy law and
the promise of long-term incentives for producers of renewable power have put
Ontario on the radar of some big-name solar companies looking for certainty in
a volatile marketplace. MORE
AUBURN HILLS, MI-A huge gap reportedly exists between Chrysler and the Canadian Auto Workers as the two continue negotiating cost-cutting measures. MORE
FLINT, MI-Workers at the Flint Truck Assembly Plant will get their chance to vote on a new tentative contract Thursday. The contract includes provisions for four 10-hour workdays per week with no overtime until after 40 hours. MORE