04/06/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Automakers.

• Kenneth J. Roberts _{2013-04-06, 05:50 am}
  Kenneth J. Roberts, age 70, of Elyria passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St.
• Calif. DA says Toyota to pay $16M settlement A $16 million settlement ... _{2013-04-06, 05:04 am}
  A $16 million settlement over the safety recall of Toyota vehicles that were at risk for unintended acceleration and braking issues was announced Friday by Orange County prosecutors and Toyota Motor Corp.
• GM To Invest $332 Million In Bedford, Three Other US Factories _{2013-04-06, 04:20 am}
  General Motors plans to invest $332 million into four factories in three Great Lakes states to build new, more efficient engines and transmissions.
• Fisker cuts three-fourths of its workers _{2013-04-06, 04:04 am}
  ... car chief, as CEO. He has favored alliances or a sale of the company. There have been reports that some Chinese automakers are interested. A message was left for Posawatz on Friday. Fisker's troubles show just how difficult and costly it is to start ...
• GenCorp loses money in 1st quarter _{2013-04-06, 04:04 am}
  GenCorp, which makes aerospace and defense products and systems, reported a loss for its fiscal first quarter, dragged down by higher costs and expenses and an increased income tax provision.
• What's in Store for U.S. Manufacturing: An Economic Forecast _{2013-04-06, 03:46 am}
  Since the beginning of this great recession in America, there has been a lot of talk about the decline in the manufacturing market sector.
• Toyota to pay $16 million in recall settlement _{2013-04-06, 03:25 am}
  LOS ANGELES A California district attorney has reached a $16 million settlement with Toyota Motor Corp.
• GenCorp reports first-quarter loss _{2013-04-06, 03:00 am}
  Rancho Cordova-based GenCorp Inc., parent company of rocket maker Aerojet, reported a net loss of $14 million, or 24 cents a share, for its first quarter ended Feb.
• Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience' reinvents R&B _{2013-04-06, 03:00 am}
  Don't call it a comeback; call it a takeover, because that's exactly what singer Justin Timberlake did with his newest album "The 20/20 Experience." Released March 15, 2013, Timberlake comes back with a mission to reinvent R&B music like no other.
• NHTSA: Distracted driving deaths are on the rise _{2013-04-06, 03:00 am}
  ... the step of proposing to ban all calls -- including hands-free calls -- behind the wheel. In recent weeks, major automakers have been lobbying the White House to hold off finalizing voluntary guidelines for automakers to prevent distracted driving. ...
• EDITORIAL: Leaf lifting Nissan to new heights _{2013-04-06, 03:00 am}
  Nissan North America had its best sales ever in March, thanks in part to the work being done at the plant in Smyrna.
• Judge approves $2.43B Bank of America settlement _{2013-04-06, 02:18 am}
  At first, the rescuers couldn't believe their ears: After four days of grueling searching, they suddenly heard a faint female voice calling for help.
• GM: Harley transformation shows 'what York County can do' _{2013-04-06, 01:44 am}
  As the keynote speaker at the annual York County Economic Alliance membership dinner Friday night, a nice suit was the appropriate attire.
• NKorea aggression could strengthen US-China bond _{2013-04-06, 01:12 am}
  At first, the rescuers couldn't believe their ears: After four days of grueling searching, they suddenly heard a faint female voice calling for help.
• Briefs: GM board, execs to meet in Germany _{2013-04-06, 01:00 am}
  General Motors Co .'s board will hold its quarterly meeting in Germany next week, as the automaker looks at efforts by its troubled Opel brand to become profitable.
• 5.7 Vortec Engine Now Added Online at UsedEnginesSale.com _{2013-04-06, 12:31 am}
  General Motors has remained the leading U.S. automaker due in part to engineering for engines that are used in the production of the company vehicles.
• Law Offices of Todd M. Garber Announces Investigation of Navistar International Corporation_{2013-04-06, 12:29 am}
  The Law Offices of Todd M. Garber announces that it is investigating potential claims against Navistar International Corporation concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.
• Ford Motors for Sale Receive Online Discount at UsedEnginesforSale.net _{2013-04-06, 12:28 am}
  Ford motors for sale have now received an online discount courtesy of the UsedEnginesforSale.net company.
• Toyota to Pay $16 Million in DA's Deceptive Business Practices Suit _{2013-04-06, 12:14 am}
  Torrance-based Toyota Motor Sales USA will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company concealed the sale of defective vehicles, the Orange County District Attorney's office announced today.
• Audi & T-Mobile Intro In-Vehicle Data Plan _{2013-04-06, 12:03 am}
  Audi of America and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced a new data plan that will provide Audi drivers with in-vehicle connectivity at a fraction of the cost of its competitors' plans.