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Bipartisanship Alive in Detroit

January 15, 2010

The automotive industry's great annual car and truck showcase -- the North American International Auto Show -- brought federal legislators together in a rare show of unity to cheerlead an industry they consider vital to the nation's economic future.

Tags: auto industry recovery, Cobo Center, Congress, Hilda Solis, John Dingell, NAIAS, Nancy Pelosi, North American International Auto Show, Obama Administration, Ray LaHood , Steny Hoyer

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, January 15, 2010 9:48 AM | » Comments(0)

Got a Clunker? Want Some Cash?

June 12, 2009

Congress may soon agree on legislation offering consumers incentives to turn in the gas-guzzling vehicles for more fuel-efficient cars made in the U.S. While not directly impacting commercial fleets, the plan, like the butterfly's wings flapping in Africa, could benefit the country's corporations, and in turn, their fleets.

Tags: Cash for Clunkers, Congress, federal incentives, Ford, fuel

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, June 12, 2009 10:20 AM | » Comments(2)

‘Collateral Damage’ from the Auto Industry’s Hard Times

December 12, 2008

The White House may still rescue U.S. automakers following the Senate's rejection of a bailout package. Did those Senators so adamantly opposed to the final compromise bill consider the millions of Americans who face dire circumstances should GM or Chrysler declare bankruptcy?

Tags: Auto Industry Bailout, Congress, Detroit 3

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, December 12, 2008 10:14 AM | » Comments(0)

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Cindy Brauer

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Cindy Brauer has been covering the fleet industry for more than five years. Currently, she is a managing editor in Bobit Business Media’s Auto Group, working on fleet-related publications.

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