Report: Wayne County third in nation for fentanyl deaths over two-year period ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:30:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Wayne County was third in the nation in fentanyl-related deaths during the worst epidemic of fatal overdoses involving the potent painkiller, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more Other voices from across the industry ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:00:02 +0200) Chrysler LLC released financial figures this morning that indicate the automaker lost $431 million in the first three months of this year. Read more
Dingell: Fifth Metro Airport runway shelved ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:12:00 +0200) ROMULUS -- U.S. Rep. John D. Dingell's office today confirmed Wayne County Airport Authority and area mayors have reached an agreement putting off for now plans for a fifth parallel runway. Read more
UPDATE 3-Pricing helps Union Pacific shake off floods, fuel ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:08 +0200) (Recasts; Adds analyst comment, EPS outlook, CEO comments on commodities, background on floods, byline, updates stock) By Nick Carey CHICAGO, July 24 Read more
Agreement reached for FCC to clear XM-Sirius deal ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:00:00 +0200) Regulators reached an agreement to conditionally approve Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s purchase of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. as the companies said they would pay millions of dollars to settle allegations of past rule violations. Read more
Detroit moves to turn closed zoo and aquarium into gift shops, carousel ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:42:00 +0200) DETROIT -- The Kilpatrick administration is moving ahead with plans to convert the shuttered Belle Isle Zoo and the Belle Isle Aquarium into new attractions that could feature gift shops, a carousel and "X Games" like amenities with zip-lines and skateboard parks. Read more
Move over Europe, US - the future is Asia, India says ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:42:38 +0200) GENEVA, July 24 (Reuters) - The future of manufacturing is in low-cost youthful Asian economies, and the United States and Europe should abandon ideas Read more
GM Holden Design, Engineering Teams Celebrate New Camaro ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:42:48 +0200) Much of the design and engineering work was undertaken in Victoria, giving the all-new car an important place in AustraliaÂ’s automotive history. Read more
RPT-UPDATE 5-"Big divergences" push WTO talks towards crisis ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:37:47 +0200) (Repeats to additional clients with no changes to text) By Laura MacInnis and Robin Pomeroy GENEVA, July 24 (Reuters) - Talks to salvage a global trade Read more
Mazda6 Makes Do With 1 Body Style ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:38:17 +0200) The all-new sedan has plenty of room to grow in the crowded midsize-car segment but, unlike its predecessor, will not be available in hatchback or wagon variants. Read more
UPDATE 1-Tata Motors sees Nano demand outpacing supply ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:40:47 +0200) (Adds detail, comments, byline) By Rina Chandran MUMBAI, July 24 (Reuters) - Tata Motors , India's top vehicle maker, sees initial demand for its ultra-cheap Read more
Ford cuts 200 salaried jobs, on track for target ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:33 +0200) DETROIT, July 24 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Thursday said it cut 200 white-collar jobs in the second quarter and was on track to cut its salaried payroll Read more
Ford cuts 200 salaried jobs, on track for target ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:33 +0200) DETROIT, July 24 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Thursday said it cut 200 white-collar jobs in the second quarter and was on track to cut its salaried payroll Read more
WRAPUP 1-Reality check forces carmakers to drop goals ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:53 +0200) By Marcel Michelson and Michael Shields PARIS/FRANKFURT, July 24 (Reuters) - French carmaker Renault and Germany's Daimler cut targets in the face of Read more
EU mergers and takeovers (July 24) ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:43 +0200) BRUSSELS, July 24 (Reuters) - The following are proposed mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures under review by the European Commission, and a brief Read more WRAPUP 1-Reality check forces carmakers to drop goals ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:53 +0200) By Marcel Michelson and Michael Shields PARIS/FRANKFURT, July 24 (Reuters) - French carmaker Renault and Germany's Daimler cut targets in the face of Read more UPDATE 1-Union Pacific profit rises, beats estimates ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:36:13 +0200) (Adds details of results, company comment, background) CHICAGO, July 24 (Reuters) - No. 1 U.S. railroad Union Pacific Corp on Thursday reported a better-than-expected Read more UPDATE 1-Union Pacific profit rises, beats estimates ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:36:13 +0200) (Adds details of results, company comment, background) CHICAGO, July 24 (Reuters) - No. 1 U.S. railroad Union Pacific Corp on Thursday reported a better-than-expected Read more
India firms lag in climate action-report ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:32:13 +0200) By Krittivas Mukherjee NEW DELHI, July 24 (Reuters) - India's top firms face little stakeholder pressure to combat climate change with only about 40 percent Read more
UPDATE 2-Daimler cuts earnings outlook, shares plunge ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:33:39 +0200) (Adds details, background) By Michael Shields FRANKFURT, July 24 (Reuters) - Daimler AG cut its 2008 earnings outlook on Thursday, saying it would not Read more
UPDATE 3-"Big divergences" hamper progress in WTO talks ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:29:53 +0200) (Releads with talks resuming) By Laura MacInnis and Robin Pomeroy GENEVA, July 24 (Reuters) - Negotiators struggling to salvage a global deal on liberalising Read more German stocks - Factors to watch on July 24 ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:23:08 +0200) FRANKFURT, July 24 (Reuters) - The DAX top-30 index looked set to open 0.3 percent higher on Thursday, according to pre-market data from brokers at 0625 Read more Auto news in brief: Tacoma gets 'good' rating ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:34:56 +0200) The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Toyota Tacoma a "good" score Thursday for protecting passengers in a side-impact crash, saying four other midsize pickup models lagged behind. Read more Ford says phones will lead the way ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:16 +0200) Watch for the expensive navigation system to disappear from cars over the next few years as phones and other handheld devices with navigation capability become commonplace. Read more American Axle expected to surpass buyout goal ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:36 +0200) About 2,200 hourly workers are expected to leave American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. through retirement and buyout offers -- surpassing the Detroit's supplier's target of eliminating 2,000 factory jobs, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Read more
UPDATE 3-Pricing helps Union Pacific shake off floods, fuel 
GM Holden Design, Engineering Teams Celebrate New Camaro 
Ford cuts 200 salaried jobs, on track for target 
WRAPUP 1-Reality check forces carmakers to drop goals 
UPDATE 2-Daimler cuts earnings outlook, shares plunge 
Ford says phones will lead the way 
