Designer layoffs set at Chrysler More buyouts on way, carmaker says January 31, 2008 By TIM HIGGINS FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER Chrysler LLC plans to lay off 119 salaried UAW design workers today at the technology center in Auburn Hills and at the Plymouth Road Office Complex in Detroit. This is part of the group [...]

Thursday, January 31, 2008 Ford plans to pump up incentives In new twist, it will target regions and older vehicles, and will give dealers more say. Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. will sharply increase incentive spending this year to counter aggressive pricing by competitors and ensure that demand for older [...]