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Automotive News Headlines

Here's what will be shakin' in next week's Automotive news. GM is putting together a "Plan B" of sorts just in case Delphi suffers a work stoppage. If a bankruptcy judge clears the way for Delphi to rip up existing contracts and try to for a 60 percent wage cut, the UAW may choose to strike. This would cripple General Motors and at this juncture that simply can't happen. Speaking of GM, CEO Rick Wagoner has a few new "must save the company" products to push such as the new full size SUV's and a round of crossovers. Toyota hopes to make better use of Subaru's Lafayette, Indiana plant with the addition of 100,000 Toyota vehicles. Chrysler is set to ask for "the same deal" that GM received from the UAW with regards to health care costs. State and local governments in Tennessee ponied up $197 million tax incentives and financial commitments to persuade Nissan to move its headquarters to the Nashville area. Mercury is sending out teams dressed in matching shirts and slacks in six big cities in the hopes of getting young urban professionals to check out the Mercury Milan. It is doubtful that Jill Wagner will be out there with them, but you can always hope! The Mercuryvangelists are offering some goodies, so it may benefit you to check out the car. However, if they start talking about "Heaven's Gate" and offer you sneakers, run the other way! Those are just some of the headlines headed your way this week!