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July 12, 2012

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GM to bring most information technology work in-house

General Motors, a pioneer in outsourcing information technology, said it is beginning to reverse that trend with plans to at least double the number of in-house IT experts over the next three years. ... >> story Published: Jul 12 11:34 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 7/12/12 3:29 pm ET - new story

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Peugeot cuts 8,000 jobs to end losses, says it will shut plant
Factory in Aulnay, near Paris, to close; First car plant to close in 20 years is political challenge
French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen, an alliance partner with General Motors, announced 8,000 job cuts and a plant closure as it struggles with mounting losses, a move that could spark more restructuring and political tension in austerity-strapped Europe. ... >> story Published: Jul 12 3:16 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 7/12/12 1:33 pm ET - new story [REG]

GM's Stracke steps down as Europe chief; Girsky named interim head
Opel will see its fourth CEO in less than three years

Opel's Karl-Friedrich Stracke stepped down from his position as CEO of the embattled European carmaker to take on "special assignments," where he will report to General Motors CEO Dan Akerson. GM Vice Chairman Steve Girsky was named the interim head of GM's European operations. ... >> story Published: Jul 12 10:26 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 7/12/12 1:24 pm ET - with more details, reactions

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