Communities face uncertain future as GM bankruptcy hits towns
Communities from Pontiac to Mansfield and Ontario Ohio face upheaval as General Motors files for Chapter 11, plan to close nine more plants and idle three others. Local leaders warn ripple effects, with unions, United Way funding, schools and services at risk as the automaker reshapes regional economies.
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Car buyers qu estions answered on warranties and bankruptcies
The piece explains GM and Chrysler warranty continuance and how service will be handled if a dealership closes or the company goes bankrupt. It notes Obama support for warranty safety, independent shops as service options, and ongoing post bankruptcy deals while supply clears.
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Xbox 360 motion control teased by Project Natal
At E3 Microsoft unveiled Project Natal a prototype camera for Xbox 360 that tracks full body movement without a controller Steven Spielberg showcased the tech The system will respond to voice emotion and commands and integrates Facebook Twitter and Last.fm on Xbox Live with social features arriving this fall and ten exclusive games announced
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Judge approves Chrysler Fiat asset sale in rapid exit plan
Federal bankruptcy judge approves sale of most Chrysler LLC assets to Italy's Fiat, advancing a quick exit from court protection. Indiana pension funds appeal, arguing the ruling bypasses secured lenders while distributing assets. Judge Arthur Gonzalez cites saved value and better recovery versus liquidation, warning delays raise costs and threaten jobs and supplier networks.
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Fiat
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Automotive Task Force
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Economic signs brighten as GM files for bankruptcy
Fresh data show recession easing with slowing manufacturing slide and higher construction spending. Builders push homes while consumers hold back less than feared. Wall Street gains lift on upbeat reports as GM files for bankruptcy with federal ownership stake announced.
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