Va. automotive-part plant closing; 160 to lose jobs
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (AP)?A company that manufactures automotive fastener parts plans to close its Wytheville plant next year, eliminating about 160 jobs. A spokesman for Acument Global Technologies said today that the closing is due to ?very difficult automotive industry conditions.? Timothy Weir says sales and use of plant capacity are down, and employment has declined steadily from 200 jobs last ...

Mixed feelings on automotive bailout
On Thursday, the Big three automotive groups went back to congress to ask for a 34 billion dollar loan

TRW Automotive Withdraws Full-Year 2008 Guidance on Continued Weakness in Global Automotive Markets
LIVONIA, Mich., December 4, 2008: TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced the withdrawal of its Full-Year 2008 sales and earnings guidance, which was last provided on October 30, 2008.

TRW Automotive withdraws 2008 guidance
(AP:LIVONIA, Mich.) TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. withdrew its full-year 2008 sales and earnings guidance on Thursday, citing steeper than expected vehicle production declines in major global markets.

Automotive supplier laying off 55 at Va. plant
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 3:55 PM ET BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Automotive industry supplier Wolverine Advanced Materials plans to lay off about one-quarter of the hourly workers at its...

Automotive supplier laying off 55 at Va. plant
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Automotive industry supplier Wolverine Advanced Materials plans to lay off about one-quarter of the hourly workers at its Blacksburg plant.

Is Maumee Authority the future of automotive suppliers?
Different ownership. Different customer base. And without unions. Is this the future of automotive suppliers?

Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. Names Deykes to Vice President
NOVI, Mich., December 4, 2008: Cooper-Standard Automotive recently promoted Doug Deykes to vice president, Internal Audit. In this position, he will be responsible for Cooper-Standard's Internal Audit and Internal Control / Global Compliance activities.

Larry's Automotive Ribbon Cutting
Larry Herr (holding scissors) and Cari Herr (holding plaque) owners of Larry?s Automotive were presented with a ribbon cutting from the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce on November 11, 2008.  They also hosted the Business After Hours for the Chamber and held a Customer Appreciation Day. BBQ was enjoyed by all. 

Senate leaders face problems in trying to obtain $25 billion for the automotive industry
Senate members began debates on a possible $25 billion bailout of the Big Three automotive companies, but Sen. John Cornyn and other Republican Senators oppose the way the Democratic Senate leaders are pushing its passage.

INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: U.S. automotive jobs 101
The automotive industry directly employs more than 43,000 workers, on average, in every state. Check out our interactive map to find out where they are and what they're doing.

Automotive fastener plant in Virginia closing
WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? A company that manufactures automotive fastener parts plans to close its Wytheville, Va., plant next year, eliminating about 160 jobs.

General Automotive Enters Strategic Alliance With The Future Group
ORLANDO, Fla. December 3, 2008: General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), a North American provider of parts, accessories and advanced technology for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with The Future Group to facilitate the due diligence process for the Company?s aggressive growth through acquisition focus.

Automotive fastener plant in Va. closing
(AP:WYTHEVILLE, Va.) A company that manufactures automotive fastener parts plans to close its Wytheville plant next year, eliminating about 160 jobs. A spokesman for Acument Global Technologies said Wednesday the closing is due to "very difficult automotive industry conditions."

Automotive fastener plant in Va. closing
Associated Press - December 3, 2008 12:53 PM ET WYTHEVILLE, Va. (AP) - A company that manufactures automotive fastener parts plans to close its Wytheville plant next year, eliminating about 160...

BG Automotive Group Update - VIDEO ENHANCED
Philadelphia, December 3, 2008: In the last four months, BG Automotive Group have received 25,000 visitors to our website. Interested buyers will have the opportunity to test drive and receive our new brochure.

Auto briefs
TRW Automotive Holdings, Ricardo, Ford, Canadian automaker aid, Daimler, Toyota, Honda.

C O R R E C T I O N -- Fisker Automotive, Inc.
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Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze And Malibu Star On Bin Hamoodah Automotive's Abu Dhabi Show Stand
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates ? December 3, 2008: Three show-stopping Middle East Premieres and two regional Show debuts will form the highlights of the Chevrolet and GMC line-ups on the Bin Hamoodah Automotive stand at the 2008 Abu Dhabi International Motor Show (Stand 10E, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 17-21, December).

The Motor Press Guild Presents Prestigious Automotive Journalism Awards
LOS ANGELES , Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, announces the winners of its most prestigious honor, The Dean Batchelor Award, and the MPG Best of the Year Awards winners.