Ford settles Explorer suits
Deal puts to rest all outstanding litigation stemming from Firestone tire scandal that dealt blow to image.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. agreed Wednesday to settle a series of class-action lawsuits filed by customers who claim its Explorer sport utility vehicles were prone to rollover accidents.
The [...]

Chrysler weighs deal to build cars in Russia

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Christine Tierney / The Detroit News
Top Chrysler LLC executives, eager to boost overseas sales, will meet today with the president of Russian automaker GAZ to discuss a deal to build Chrysler vehicles in Russia’s booming market.
Such a project would allow Chrysler to tap into the [...]

Tesla names CEO ahead of electric Roadster launch
Automotive News | November 29, 2007 - 12:01 am EST

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) — Tesla Motors named a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur and car enthusiast as its new CEO on Wednesday as the company starts production next [...]