DAILY: Chrysler's Marchionne jilted again in labor talks as CAW settles with Ford| Honda cranks up new Accord output | U.S. Treasury resists GM plan to sell government stake

DAILY NEWSLETTER September 17, 2012

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Chrysler's Marchionne jilted again in labor talks Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler's passionate CEO, has been jilted again in his bid to be picked as the company to set the wage-and-benefit pattern in contract talks with a major labor union. ... >> story  Published: Sep 17 2:49 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/17/12 4:32 pm ET - adds Ford agreement Advertisement CUDL is your connection to 900 credit unions and 28 million members. Reach pre-approved credit union members through the CUDL system; access lenders with competitive options for credit-challenged buyers. Sell more cars with CUDL. Click to learn more. CAW reaches tentative labor deal with Ford Deal provides no base wage adjustments but adds 600 jobs The Canadian Auto Workers reached a tentative labor agreement today covering wages and benefits for workers at Ford. CAW President Ken Lewenza said the tentative four-year pact covering about 4,500 workers would provide no base wage adjustments but hourly employees will receive lump sum payments. ... >> story  Published: Sep 17 1:04 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/17/12 4:22 pm ET - adds contract highlights Honda cranks out new Accord at record pace as mid-sized sedan melee builds Honda is building the new Accord sedan at a record rate so dealers can start selling it this week as competition with mid-sized models from Toyota, Nissan and Ford intensifies. Since the start of output on Aug. 20, no new Honda model has been built at a faster pace and with fewer flaws, Honda says. ... >> story  Published: Sep 17 12:34 pm U.S. Eastern time

Subscribe to Automotive News today! You are receiving the free registrant version of our newsletter. If you would like a more comprehensive version, purchase a subscription to Automotive News. If you are already a subscriber, please contact subs@crain.com to get the full version of our newsletter.   PHOTO GALLERY Mini Paceman The Mini Paceman is a two-door sportier version of the Countryman crossover introduced last year. The Paceman will go on sale early next year as Mini's seventh model. >> Photo Gallery    PHOTO GALLERY BMW Concept Active Tourer The BMW Concept Active Tourer high-roof hatchback previews the automaker's new front-wheel-drive entry-level vehicles, as well as a potential rival to the Mercedes-Benz B class. Its platform will also underpin the next Mini. >> Photo Gallery   MORE HEADLINES U.S. launches automotive trade case against China   U.S. Treasury resists GM plan to sell government stake   BMW bets awd 3-series sedan will help top Mercedes in U.S.   Honda, Mazda, Nissan suspend China output after anti-Japan protests   Daimler pinning Smart recovery on electric at lowest price   U.S. safety regulators probe Ford police cars   Kia targets 410,000 global sales of new Forte in 2013     KEITH CRAIN No quick fixes in Europe Most of the automobile companies doing business in Europe are between a rock and a hard place. They're damned if they do and damned if they don't Keith Crain is editor-in-chief of Automotive News. ... >> Read the column  Published: Sep 17 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time DAVID SEDGWICK Toyota's changes mean chances for others Toyota's famed keiretsu network of suppliers has begun to crack. New global r&d chief Mitsuhisa Kato says the automaker will design vehicles that can accommodate parts made by overseas suppliers. And if Toyota's current suppliers can't compete on price and technology, that's too bad David Sedgwick is a special correspondent for Automotive News. ... >> Read the column  Published: Sep 17 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE Chrysler's success is taking its toll The term "dog years" is used to describe the short life span of man's best friend relative to human life. Frankly, I'm starting to wonder whether we should introduce a new term into the lexicon: Chrysler years Larry P. Vellequette covers Chrysler Group for Automotive News. ... >> Read the column  Published: Sep 17 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time EDWARD LAPHAM It used to be the most wonderful time of the year This is the time for a "Quantitative Easing" in the auto industry. No, not for more money. That shouldn't be necessary because lenders already are buying just about every deal. What the industry really needs is a serious infusion of new-product excitement Edward Lapham is executive editor of Automotive News. ... >> Read the column  Published: Sep 17 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time Accavitti on Honda's 'one-two punch' marketing strategy Honda is undertaking its biggest marketing effort ever for the redesigned 2013 Accord. Former Chrysler executive Mike Accavitti, 53, is leading the charge. Accavitti talks about Honda's strategy for reaching 350,000 U.S. ...  View the video  Published: Sep 14 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time  OBITUARIES   Obituary Information about longtime truck manufacturing executive Gordon Clark, who played major sales roles at Freightliner and Detroit Diesel in the 1980s and 1990s. >> story  Published: Sep 17 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time Jamie LaReau covers auto dealers for Automotive News A New York dealer’s worst fear goes beyond a ban on soda What do soda pop and car dealers possibly have in common? If they’re in or near New York City, a potential foe: Mayor Michael Bloomberg. ...  Read the blog  Published: Sep 17 3:35 pm U.S. Eastern time

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