GM declares no victories yet: despite a modest profit, North America operations still drain auto maker

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Despite bringing in $207 billion last year, General Motors Corp. is still struggling financially due to problems with its North American automobile plants. In an interview, Vice Chairman Frederick Henderson said that the company must cut its U.S. employee health care costs in order to restore profitability.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Interview, General Motors Corp., GM, Financial report, Henderson, Frederick

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Chrysler gains edge by giving new flexibility to its factories

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Chrysler Corp. of the United States has redesigned its manufacturing lines so that it can produce more than one type of vehicle at a manufacturing plant and the new system uses more robots. The automobile company is betting the new technology will rack up in greater revenue.

Production management, Chrysler Corp., Company overview

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BMW's push to broaden line hits some bumps in the road

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BMW AG is offering a new automobile line and sales are up worldwide. Longtime fans may be slow to warm citing style and technical glitches.

Germany, Product information, Management dynamics, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Management, BMW AG, Company Profile, Company business management, Automotive industry

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