Microsoft and Hyundai partner for technology   queryvar=”microsoft,and,hyundai,partner,for,technology”; Gary Anglebrandt Automotive News | May 6, 2008 – 2:05 am EST       SEOUL — Hyundai and Kia vehicles will be getting infotainment systems based on Microsoft Auto software beginning in 2010 in the North American market. The two companies had been working on the [...]

GM moves Malibu fender production to Michigan   Automaker says the move not a response to Kansas strike queryvar=”gm,moves,malibu,fender,production,to,michigan”; David Barkholz and Robert Sherefkin Automotive News | May 5, 2008 – 2:00 pm EST       DETROIT — General Motors has taken steps to help ramp up production of the coveted Chevrolet Malibu sedan [...]

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 CAW faces GM, Chrysler hurdles Negotiations for labor deal likely will be tougher than with Ford Sharon Terlep / The Detroit News The Canadian Auto Workers this week begins a push to convince General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC to agree on a labor pact that mirrors the deal adopted with [...]