Read more Alan Mulally stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/6921/alan-mulally.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:55:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/54955/rival-bankruptcies-spook-jealous-ford.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFord Motor Co., the lone member of the “Big Three” not to accept government help, is suddenly looking across town with dread and a touch of jealousy, the Wall Street Journal reports. A bankruptcy at GM or Chrysler could wreak havoc on Ford’s supply chain, as shared suppliers or dealerships...http://www.newser.com/story/54955/rival-bankruptcies-spook-jealous-ford.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 01 Apr 2009 6:58:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/45961/ford-scores-pr-cred-by-declining-bailout-cash.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFord’s decision not to take any of the $17.4 billion in bailout cash granted General Motors and Chrysler is paying the company public-relations dividends that could translate into cash in its showrooms when the economy recovers, Advertising Age reports. It was also a good move, analysts say, to put...http://www.newser.com/story/45961/ford-scores-pr-cred-by-declining-bailout-cash.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 22 Dec 2008 9:05:42 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44443/detroit-paper-to-congress-you-cannot-turn-away.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn an open letter to members of Congress, the Detroit Free Press insists that the government cannot turn its back on the auto industry. If it does, "there will be economic hell to pay—not just in Detroit, but all across America, including in your state, in your district." Millions...http://www.newser.com/story/44443/detroit-paper-to-congress-you-cannot-turn-away.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 04 Dec 2008 21:29:07 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44180/ford-unveils-plan-seeks-9b.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFord unveiled a new plan to restructure its operations today and predicted a return to profitability—or at least break-even—by 2011, the Wall Street Journal reports. The plan calls for aggressive cost cutting and an increased focus on fuel efficiency. One of the costs on the chopping block? CEO...http://www.newser.com/story/44180/ford-unveils-plan-seeks-9b.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 11:08:53 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44118/big-3-ceos-head-back-to-dc-this-time-by-car.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Big Three CEOs are heading back to Washington this week, and this time two of them will be driving, the Wall Street Journal reports—Alan Mulally in a Ford Escape hybrid, and Rick Wagoner in a Chevrolet Malibu hybrid. The CEOs will attempt Thursday to persuade Congress to extend...http://www.newser.com/story/44118/big-3-ceos-head-back-to-dc-this-time-by-car.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 8:55:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44088/ford-may-sell-off-volvo.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFord is looking to cut costs wherever it can, and that might mean selling off its Volvo unit, the Wall Street Journal reports today. US sales for Volvo dropped off 28% in the first 10 months of 2008, and Ford, bleeding cash, plans to trim down and focus on its...http://www.newser.com/story/44088/ford-may-sell-off-volvo.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 01 Dec 2008 10:29:28 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/43829/ford-doesnt-want-to-cut-ceos-pay.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThough it’s under pressure to trim costs and update its business plan in order to get federal bailout funds, Ford doesn’t like the idea of cutting its CEO’s salary, the Wall Street Journal reports. Alan Mulally made a $2 million salary and $21 million in total compensation last year; asked...http://www.newser.com/story/43829/ford-doesnt-want-to-cut-ceos-pay.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 27 Nov 2008 16:09:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/43344/gm-shrinks-fleet-of-corporate-jets.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter facing turbulence on Capitol Hill over its corporate jets, General Motors is cutting two aircraft from the ranks, the Detroit News reports. “This is strictly the result of drastic cutbacks in travel around the globe,” said a spokesman. The automaker, which began this year with seven jets, also turned...http://www.newser.com/story/43344/gm-shrinks-fleet-of-corporate-jets.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 21 Nov 2008 13:38:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/43321/obama-team-weighs-streamlined-auto-bankruptcy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama’s transition team is looking at a streamlined, “prepackaged” bankruptcy for the Big Three automakers, Bloomberg reports. In a “prepack,” the companies already would have financing lined up when they go to court, and would have to reach agreements with banks, workers, and suppliers. The government likely would provide...http://www.newser.com/story/43321/obama-team-weighs-streamlined-auto-bankruptcy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 21 Nov 2008 10:55:17 CST