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Daniel Howes: Howes: Toyota not looking so shiny now

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Is the Toyota Motor Corp. juggernaut losing its conqueror-of-the-world mojo?

Daniel Howes: Howes: Unraveling necessary for Detroit carmakers' future

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:12:00 EST

The unraveling began long before Detroit's auto bosses testified to angry congressional committees a year ago this month, the punishing prelude to a revival that remains possible but uncertain.

Daniel Howes: Howes: State tax credit to labor union is baffling

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Nestled between this week's state tax credits for auto suppliers, a furniture maker and a few high-tech companies is this gem: A $2 million credit to a for-profit affiliate of the Service Employees International Union to build a "Member Action Center."

Daniel Howes: Howes: Chrysler's last chance to get it right

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:07:00 EST

Lots of people have challenging jobs at Chrysler Group LLC, but few are tougher than the one occupied by Doug Betts.

Daniel Howes: Disagreement is a good sign at new GM

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:52:00 EST

General Motors Co. is poised to begin returning $6.7 billion in loans from the U.S. Treasury for the simplest of reasons: In the battle for perception, it's good business -- and even smarter politics.

Daniel Howes: Learn jobs lessons in Mich., Mr. President

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:37:00 EST

President Obama said Thursday he will hold a "jobs summit" next month.

Daniel Howes: State is in denial of the 'new normal'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:12:00 EST

Granholm's goal is to spark a backlash, such as this week's march on the state Capitol by parents, students and teachers, that would pressure recalcitrant Democrats and Republicans in the Senate to relent and agree to raise more revenue.

Daniel Howes: Switch on Opel shows GM can change

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:27:00 EST

Don't pay much heed to the wailing from Germany about General Motors Co.'s decision, after all, to keep its Adam Opel GmbH unit.

Daniel Howes: Chrysler is in a race that already started

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:37:00 EST

Time is not on Chrysler's side because the clock clearly favors crosstown rivals Ford and, yes, General Motors -- both of which have killer products in showrooms, right now.

Daniel Howes: Michigan should go for nuclear jobs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:12:00 EST

Michigan needs to get on the nuclear power train because it's getting ready to leave the station -- and take the jobs with it.