rorty:::tort: DAILY: Mulally could stay at Ford as nonexecutive chairman, report says; No announcement on succession planned after board adjourns | Nissan to move Murano production to Tenn., report says

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September 13, 2012

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Mulally could stay at Ford as nonexecutive chairman, report says
No announcement on succession planned after board adjourns

Ford's board of directors is considering keeping CEO Alan Mulally involved with the automaker, after his retirement, as the board's nonexecutive chairman, a person familiar with the matter told... ... >> story Published: Sep 13 1:46 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/13/12 4:29 pm ET

	Roadshow Gives Guidance on Increasing Efficiencies
Experts from OESA, Plante Moran and Plex Systems share guidance on how automotive manufacturers can improve productivity and efficiency while meeting growing demands. The Sept. 13 roadshow features real-life success stories and open Q&A. Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. at the GM Heritage Center, Sterling Heights. Click to learn more.

Nissan to move Murano production to Tenn., report says

Nissan plans to shift output of the Murano crossover to its Tennessee operations from Japan, as it overhauls production amid the soaring yen, a news report said. ... >> story Published: Sep 13 9:26 am U.S. Eastern time

CAW offers Detroit 3 wage, pension changes for new hires

The Canadian Auto Workers has offered the Detroit 3 automakers concessions on wages and pensions for new hires, a senior union official said today, as pressure builds to reach a contract deal ahead of a strike deadline early next week. ... >> story Published: Sep 13 12:09 pm U.S. Eastern time

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Philip Nussel is managing editor of autonews.com.
The Bailout Truth Squad throws a flag
In our relentless effort to protect the truth during an election year, the Auto Bailout Truth Squad has convened again this week. Today we look at a story from Bloomberg on Wednesday that stemmed from a TV interview conducted with Harvey Golub, the former chairman of the bailed-out financial and insurance giant AIG. ...

Read the blog Published: Sep 13 3:20 pm U.S. Eastern time

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