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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

Green Car Congress

The economic impact of a General Motors or Chrysler bankruptcy is being debated across the country. Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry. Further, the government may be suffering from the early stages of bailout fatigue.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With payments of up to $4,500 for motorists willing to swap their ageing gas guzzling vehicles for more fuel efficient ones, it seemed like a ‘can’t lose’ scheme with consumers getting cheaper cars, the automotive industry enjoying more sales and the environment boosted by a reduction in harmful emissions.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. .&# Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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