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Tigers’ Ace Is Also a Drawing Card
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 2:00am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Justin Verlander is the Detroit Tigers’ biggest drawing card for fans, who watched him as he nearly threw this third no-hitter Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. -
Illinois 48, Northwestern 27: Illini Find the Way at Wrigley
Posted: November 20th, 2010, 8:48pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Running back Mikel Leshoure ran for 330 yards, including 2 touchdowns, in the first football game at the Cubs’ home since 1970.
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Illinois 48, Northwestern 27: Illini Find the Way at Wrigley
Posted: November 20th, 2010, 8:48pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Running back Mikel Leshoure ran for 330 yards, including 2 touchdowns, in the first football game at the Cubs’ home since 1970.
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The Quad: Two Illinois Teams, but Wrigley Takes Sides
Posted: November 20th, 2010, 3:19pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Northwestern makes itself at home for a game against Illinois at Wrigley Field.
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Wrigley Set for Football, With Odd Ground Rules
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 2:30pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Wrigley Field is such a tight fit for football that only one end zone will be used in Saturday’s Northwestern-Illinois game.
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Almost-Perfect Pitcher Lauded as Debate Persists
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 5:34pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga received ovations from fans and a car from a team sponsor the day after his perfect game was spoiled by a bad call.
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Akio Toyoda Leads Cultural Shift at Toyota
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:37am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Chastened by recalls, Toyota’s president is leading an effort to restore the automaker’s vital United States market.
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Ford Appears Ready to End Its Mercury Brand
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 5:02pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Ford said Tuesday it would stop production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter and discontinue the brand.
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Ford Appears Ready to End Its Mercury Brand
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 5:02pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Ford said Tuesday it would stop production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter and discontinue the brand.
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Another Recall by Toyota Over Stability Control
Posted: April 28th, 2010, 10:50pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Toyota announced Wednesday that 50,000 Sequoia sport utility vehicles made in 2003 will be upgraded.
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Toyota Deals Quickly With GX 460 Problem
Posted: April 14th, 2010, 9:47pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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After charges that it was slow to respond to accelerator problems, Toyota worked quickly on its S.U.V. issue.
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Toyota Deals Quickly With GX 460 Problem
Posted: April 14th, 2010, 9:47pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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After charges that it was slow to respond to accelerator problems, Toyota worked quickly on its S.U.V. issue.
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Toyota and Traffic Agency Faulted in Slow Recall
Posted: April 12th, 2010, 12:50pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Toyota promised a remedy for floor mat problems but did not implement one quickly, raising questions about why federal officials did not force the issue.
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A Toyota Executive Wrote of Pedal Problems in January
Posted: April 7th, 2010, 11:50pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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An American operations official urged the company to “come clean” about mechanical problems three days before the company met with federal authorities to discuss a recall.
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U.S. to Seek $16.4 Million Fine Against Toyota
Posted: April 5th, 2010, 5:40pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The penalty is the largest single federal fine against an automaker and accuses Toyota of failing to promptly notify the government about defective gas pedals.
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Toyota’s Future Right Up Front at Auto Show
Posted: April 1st, 2010, 1:34am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Toyota’s display at the New York Auto Show was a vision of normalcy as the automaker was back to its business-as-usual approach.
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Jerome B. York, Former Auto Executive, Dies at 71
Posted: March 19th, 2010, 12:42am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Mr. York warned General Motors of a looming financial disaster and aided the billionaire investor, Kirk Kerkorian, in efforts to drive up the price of Chrysler stock.
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Safety Regulator Plans Closer Look at Electronics in Cars
Posted: March 11th, 2010, 12:30pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering whether data recorders similar to those on planes should be required on all new cars and trucks.
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U.S. Considers Brake Override System
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 5:32pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The system would be meant to prevent acceleration episodes like those that have led to the recall of millions of Toyotas, said Ray LaHood, the transportation secretary.
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Growing Criticism of Toyota Feeds Fears of Antagonism Toward Japan
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:25am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Some press commentary in Japan has said Toyota was being unfairly punished by an administration eager to bolster the fortunes of the Detroit carmakers.
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An Apology From Toyota’s Leader
Posted: February 24th, 2010, 10:38pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Akio Toyoda assured lawmakers that Toyota was moving to fix problems that led to a recall and to regain the trust of consumers.
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A Tough Test Before Congress for Toyota’s Chief
Posted: February 24th, 2010, 2:08am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Akio Toyoda will be making his debut before the American public under a harsh spotlight in testimony before a House committee on Wednesday.
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Toyota Official Says Recall May Not Fully Solve Safety Problem
Posted: February 24th, 2010, 2:02am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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An executive told a House committee Toyota’s recall might “not totally” solve the problem of unintended acceleration in its vehicles.
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House Panel Says Toyota Misled Public on Safety
Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 11:02pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Democrats said that Toyota made misleading statements on repairs it said would fix an accelerator problem.
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Will Airlines and Passengers Call a Truce?
Posted: February 21st, 2010, 8:53am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Once passengers shell out hundreds of dollars for a ticket, the sales pitches begin: Checking a bag? Need a pillow? How about some trail mix?
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Toyota’s President Softens on Speaking to Congress
Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:49pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Akio Toyota, president of Toyota Motor, appears almost eager to share information about car recalls.
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Toyota Says More Models Might Get Fix for Acceleration
Posted: February 13th, 2010, 1:18am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The automaker’s woes, including potential problems with its Tacoma truck, continue as multiple Congressional hearings draw near.
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Answers to Questions About Prius and the Toyota Recalls
Posted: February 4th, 2010, 4:12pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Details about the investigations into the brake problems on the 2010 Toyota Prius.
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Transportation Chief Tries to Keep Pressure on Toyota
Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 5:47pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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After advising owners of recalled Toyotas not to use them until they were repaired by a dealer, the Transportation Secretary later said he had misspoken.
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Answers to Questions About Toyota’s Repair Plans
Posted: February 1st, 2010, 11:59pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Some details on which cars are involved and what Toyota is telling customers about protecting themselves and getting the problem fixed.
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Airlines Struggle Anew With Flier Frustrations
Posted: December 31st, 2009, 3:35am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Executives are trying to minimize the impact of the bombing attempt on consumers’ travel plans.
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For Airline Passengers, Pat-Downs, Searches and Restroom Monitors
Posted: December 28th, 2009, 7:21pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Passengers at airports around the world encountered extra security, with international travelers undergoing new bag inspections, body searches and questioning.
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G.M. Is Said to Soon Begin Paying U.S. Debt
Posted: November 16th, 2009, 4:28am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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General Motors, which received $50 billion in taxpayer help to avoid collapse, is expected to make its first payment at the end of December.
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Worried About Losing Tax Revenue, Congress to Investigate Airlines’ Fees
Posted: November 14th, 2009, 1:03am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The additional fees that irk travelers, for the most part, are not taxed. The government says that fare increases in disguise are costing it extra revenue.
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Airlines Seek Global Allies to Expand
Posted: October 6th, 2009, 7:02am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The story of troubled Japan Airlines — currently courted by several would-be partners — is an example of the airlines’ attempt to grow again, by creating partnerships.
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No Buyer for Opel After G.M. Board Meets
Posted: August 21st, 2009, 11:39pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The future of General Motors’ European Opel division remained uncertain Friday after G.M.’s board could not decide on a buyer.
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Q. & A.: End of the ‘Clunkers’ Program
Posted: August 21st, 2009, 3:12pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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What you need to know as the car rebate program winds down.
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Toyota Plans a U.S. Sports Car, With Passion
Posted: August 5th, 2009, 8:18pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The new model is not expected to be a high-volume seller but will add some excitement to the automaker’s current conservative lineup.
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Toyota Restructures, Too, but at Its Own Pace
Posted: August 4th, 2009, 6:27am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The company’s new president, Akio Toyoda, is working to reverse a rapid decline at the world’s biggest automaker.
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New Leader Tries to Get Toyota Back on the Road
Posted: August 4th, 2009, 2:26am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Known for reliability, Toyota has a lineup of mundane-looking vehicles that have failed to generate excitement among buyers.
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‘Cash for Clunkers’: A Car Buyer’s Guide
Posted: July 31st, 2009, 2:34pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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As the White House and Congress move to replenish the funds, here are some answers to questions about the program.
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Southwest Airlines Set to Make a Counteroffer for Frontier
Posted: July 30th, 2009, 11:28pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The airline said its bid would top a $108.8 million offer from Republic Airways for the bankrupt carrier.
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A Primer on the New General Motors
Posted: July 10th, 2009, 7:04pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Questions and answers about the automaker as it starts a new era in its 101-year history.
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Automakers’ Swift Cases in Bankruptcy Shock Experts
Posted: July 6th, 2009, 11:16pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The sales raised the profile of a tactic once used primarily to shed failing plants or unneeded equipment, and was not considered until recently as a substitute for a complete restructuring.
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Questions About New Chrysler? Here Are Some Answers
Posted: June 10th, 2009, 1:44pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Fiat took control of Chrysler, in a sale completed 42 days after Chrysler sought bankruptcy protection. Here are some answers to questions about Chrysler’s future.
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G.M. in Deal to Sell Saturn to Penske
Posted: June 6th, 2009, 2:49am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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A big auto dealer, Roger Penske, is set to acquire the Saturn brand and access to its dealership network.
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After Many Stumbles, the Fall of an American Giant
Posted: June 1st, 2009, 12:32am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Rarely has a company fallen so far and so fast as General Motors, which ruled the car industry for more than half a century.
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After Many Stumbles, the Fall of an American Giant
Posted: June 1st, 2009, 12:32am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Rarely has a company fallen so far and so fast as General Motors, which ruled the car industry for more than half a century.
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After Many Stumbles, the Fall of an American Giant
Posted: June 1st, 2009, 12:32am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Rarely has a company fallen so far and so fast as General Motors, which ruled the car industry for more than half a century.
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Industry Fears Americans May Quit New Car Habit
Posted: May 31st, 2009, 4:18pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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People are making do with the cars they have, leaving the automotive industry to debate, and worry, about what the new normal will be once the recession ends.
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Once Prized, G.M. Shares Hit a Low
Posted: May 30th, 2009, 1:01am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The spiral for G.M. shares would surprise executives of past decades.
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A Primer on a Chrysler Bankruptcy
Posted: April 30th, 2009, 4:42pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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What the filing is likely to mean for the company’s workers, dealers and customers.
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A Primer on a Chrysler Bankruptcy
Posted: April 30th, 2009, 4:42pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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How the first bankruptcy for a major automaker since Studebaker in 1933 is likely to play out.
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‘Surgical’ Bankruptcy Is Set for Chrysler
Posted: April 30th, 2009, 3:58pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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President Obama forced Chrysler into federal bankruptcy protection on Thursday so it could pursue a lifesaving alliance with the Italian automaker Fiat.
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‘Surgical’ Bankruptcy Is Set for Chrysler
Posted: April 30th, 2009, 3:58pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The U.S. will provide financing during the bankruptcy proceeding, which President Obama said would be “quick, official and controlled.”
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Detroit Faces Its Critics With Anger and Tears
Posted: March 28th, 2009, 9:33am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Detroiters said they wished they could persuade the country why G.M. and Chrysler, and by extension the city, deserved to be saved.
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Saab in Bankruptcy Filing; G.M. Seeks More Aid
Posted: February 21st, 2009, 12:56am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Saab, the Swedish automaker, filed for bankruptcy protection Friday and asked its government for financial support to remain in business as an independent company.
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3 Airlines End Tough Year With Deep Losses
Posted: January 30th, 2009, 1:04am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Continental, JetBlue and US Airways each reported deeper fourth-quarter losses amid pessimism over the near-term outlook for air travel.
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Downturn Will Test Obama’s Vision for an Energy-Efficient Auto Industry
Posted: December 21st, 2008, 3:26am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The auto bailout will give President-elect Barack Obama a tool to prod the industry to change, but it will also test his resolve as he pushes it in new directions.
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U.A.W. at Center of Dispute Over Bailout
Posted: December 12th, 2008, 3:30pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The sticking point in the Senate negotiations apparently was the union’s refusal to agree to certain concessions.
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U.A.W. at Center of Dispute Over Bailout Failure
Posted: December 12th, 2008, 11:00am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The sticking point in the Senate negotiations apparently was the union’s refusal to agree to certain concessions.
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Boeing Delays Delivery of the 787 to 2010
Posted: December 11th, 2008, 10:29pm EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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After a strike by workers and other production setbacks, Boeing confirmed it would push back deliveries of its new jet, the 787 Dreamliner, until the first quarter of 2010.
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Foreign Automakers Say Little in Aid Debate
Posted: December 10th, 2008, 8:31am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Nearly all the foreign companies that build vehicles in the U.S. have said little publicly concerning whether their American rivals should get billions of dollars in aid.
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Autoworkers Worry More Givebacks Are in Store
Posted: December 1st, 2008, 12:11am EST by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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If Detroit is to win a bailout this week, the United Automobile Workers may have to agree to big cost cuts.
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Strike Hurts Profit at Boeing
Posted: October 22nd, 2008, 9:37am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Boeing said that its third-quarter net income dropped 38 percent because of a strike by machinists and supplier-related issues.
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United, Citing Fuel Hedging, Loses $779 Million in Quarter
Posted: October 22nd, 2008, 1:58am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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UAL recorded a $519 million charge, reflecting the declining value of its hedge contracts for jet fuel.
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Levi Stubbs, 72, Powerful Voice for Four Tops, Dies
Posted: October 18th, 2008, 1:21am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Mr. Stubbs, the gravelly voiced, plaintive lead singer of the Motown group the Four Tops, sang pop classics like “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” and “Bernadette.”
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Southwest Has First Loss in 17 Years
Posted: October 16th, 2008, 9:58pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Southwest Airlines said it had lost $120 million, its first quarterly loss in more than 17 years, because of a charge to write down the declining value of its hedging contracts for fuel.
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Delta Air Lines Reports 3rd-Quarter Losses
Posted: October 15th, 2008, 3:27pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The airline said that the drop in oil prices, coupled with steps to cut flights and routes, may protect the nation’s airlines from feeling the brunt of the economic downturn.
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Toyota May Make Prius a Brand and Widen the Model Lineup
Posted: October 9th, 2008, 10:01pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Toyota may create a separate brand for its Prius hybrid car and could add both larger and smaller Prius models to the lineup.
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Green Inc.: Prius Diary, Part v
Posted: October 8th, 2008, 8:48am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Micki Maynard highlights reader tips on how to get the most out of her Prius.
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At JetBlue, Growing Up Is Hard to Do
Posted: October 5th, 2008, 9:18am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Ever since the snowstorm debacle last year, JetBlue has been on a reinvention drive amid the biggest crisis airlines have faced in years.
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Flights Delayed by Communications Problems
Posted: August 26th, 2008, 11:15pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The F.A.A. said on Tuesday that computer problems were causing delays at airports across the country.
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Flights Delayed by Communications Problems
Posted: August 26th, 2008, 11:15pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The F.A.A. said on Tuesday that computer problems were causing delays at airports across the country.
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At Least the Airsickness Bags Are Free
Posted: August 17th, 2008, 1:51am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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In just a few short months, the airlines have discovered to their glee that their customers are willing to pay for most everything from checked bags to pillows and blankets.
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JetBlue Starts Selling Blankets and Pillows
Posted: August 4th, 2008, 11:59pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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No more free pillows and blankets on JetBlue Airways, but they will be sold for $7 on flights over two hours.
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Orders for New Planes Delayed by Soaring Fuel Costs
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 5:10pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Despite a multiyear backlog of airplane orders at both Airbus and Boeing, aircraft manufacturers are seeing troubling signs among their customers.
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Delta Redoes Mileage Plan for Its Fliers
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 1:34am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Delta Air Lines introduced a three-tier system that will require as many as 60,000 miles for a last-minute domestic coach ticket.
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United Sues Pilots, Saying Job Action Canceled Hundreds of Flights
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 12:17am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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United Airlines filed suit in federal court against its pilots’ union, asking it to stop pilots from engaging in slowdowns it said led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
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Losses Mount, and Airlines Plan Steeper Spending Cuts
Posted: July 22nd, 2008, 11:59pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Three airlines — U.S. Airways, JetBlue and United — all blamed high jet fuel prices in reporting losses.
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High Fuel Costs Lead AirTran to Cut 480 Jobs
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 2:11am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The airline said it would cut its pilot and flight attendant ranks, joining a growing list of airlines that have reduced their work forces in the face of high fuel prices.
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Nose Cone of Northwest Jet Dented in Flight
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 1:40am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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The cause of the damage is unknown, but pilots heard a bang when the plane was at 18,000 feet during its descent into Tampa, Fla.
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Travelers Facing Deep Flight Cuts by Summer’s End
Posted: June 28th, 2008, 2:29am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Analysts say cuts by the airlines will reduce U.S. flights this year by almost 10 percent, with deeper cuts in store for 2009.
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Travelers Facing Deep Flight Cuts by Summer’s End
Posted: June 28th, 2008, 2:29am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Analysts say cuts by the airlines will reduce U.S. flights this year by almost 10 percent, with deeper cuts in store for 2009.
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The Catch Phrase Is ‘à La Carte’ as Airlines Push Additional Fees
Posted: June 18th, 2008, 11:37pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Airlines are adding fees and surcharges on top of rising fares. They would like travelers to embrace them as “à la carte pricing.”
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News Analysis: Big Airlines in a Rush to Go Small
Posted: June 6th, 2008, 2:08pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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With fuel prices almost double what they were a year ago, airlines have switched strategies from expansion to downsizing.
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Deals Fade, and Airlines Look to Cut
Posted: May 29th, 2008, 1:01am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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As additional mergers in the airline industry look less likely, American carriers face a future of making further cuts to survive in an era of soaring jet-fuel prices.
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9 Airlines Face Threat of a Credit Downgrade
Posted: May 23rd, 2008, 1:59am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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Standard & Poor’s indicated it was likely to cut the credit ratings of nine big airlines in the latest sign that the outlook for the airline industry is darkening.
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Continental and United Said to Be Closer to a Merger
Posted: April 26th, 2008, 12:34am EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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American Cancels 200 More Flights
Posted: April 11th, 2008, 7:23pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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American Airlines said it would cancel 200 MD-80 flights on Saturday as it tried to wrap up efforts to inspect and in some cases reattach wiring bundles in the wheel wells.
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American Cancels 200 More Flights
Posted: April 11th, 2008, 7:12pm EDT by By MICHELINE MAYNARD
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American Airlines said it would cancel 200 MD-80 flights on Saturday as it tried to wrap up efforts to inspect and in some cases reattach wiring bundles in the wheel wells.