G.M. and Chrysler Explore Merger
October 14, 2008By Andrew Bielak
With the auto industry getting hit on all sides amidst the economic crisis and credit crunch, Detroit giants G.M. and Chrysler are considering teaming up in a historic merger. (New York Times — Bill Vlasic and Andrew Ross Sorkin)
Global auto market may “collapse” in 2009: J.D.Power
October 10, 2008By Andrew Bielak
A prominent industry tracking firm suggests that the car market could cave in next year due to economic insecurity and the credit crisis. (Reuters)
Detroit Got Its Bailout
October 6, 2008By Andrew Bielak
The New York Times editorial board wonders if Detroit’s big three automakers will put their $25 billion loan from the federal government to good use by investing in fuel-efficient vehicles.
Hazardous Conditions for the Auto Industry
October 2, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Shortly after being guaranteed a $25 billion loan from the government to make energy efficient vehicles, U.S. automakers announce some dismal news for the industry — sales have dropped 26.6 percent from a year ago, and September marked the first time since 1993 that fewer than one million new cars and trucks were sold in one month.
Federal loans to automakers could flow in 6 months
September 30, 2008By Andrew Bielak
U.S. automakers are months away from being able to use $25 billion in low-interest loans from the federal government. (Associated Press — Ken Thomas)
Federal Aid to Detroit Seems Likely
September 18, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Democrats and Republicans in Congress — along with both presidential candidates — are supporting a plan to provide $25 billion in loan guarantees to struggling American auto manufacturers. (New York Times — David Herszenhorn)
Next Bailout May Be for Automakers
September 16, 2008By Andrew Bielak
While mass transit agencies are struggling with rising costs and surging ridership, Congress is considering loaning $25 billion to struggling automakers to help them make more fuel-efficient vehicles. (New York Sun — Russell Berman)
An S.U.V. Traffic Jam
August 13, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Americans may be welcoming a temporary drop in the price of fuel, but few are looking to hop back into gas-slurping SUV’s. For U.S. automakers like Ford and General Motors, that’s one more item to add to their list of worries. (New York Times — Nick Bunkley)
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- T4 America co-chair testifies before Senate on rural transportation
March 18, 2010 - Atlanta-area transit system 14 days from shutting down, 2 million rides disappearing
March 17, 2010 - U.S. Transportation Department makes good on promise to ensure our streets are made safer
March 16, 2010 - Obama’s livability programs help rural America too
March 16, 2010 - Transit grants out the federal door, but what about the cuts?
March 8, 2010
- T4 America co-chair testifies before Senate on rural transportation
The United States of Transit Cutbacks
Driving is down and transit ridership is at record highs. Yet transit agencies across the country are considering layoffs, service cuts and fare hikes. Find out more and learn what you can do to help at t4america.org/transitcuts
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