Amy Broglin-Peterson

Cash for Clunkers- finally, a bailout that is working

Wow. I think I just felt a fresh breath of air blow through Detroit. Did Ford Motor Company really just announce a new vehicle sales increase for the month of July…the first time in over two years? There...

Five reasons time may be ripe for automotive supply start-ups

Laid-off? Wondering what to do with yourself/career/future/life? It may sound a bit ludicrous, given the horrid 2009 automotive sales prospect and overall sour economy, but now is a better time than ever to consider opening up...

As automotive industry collapses, a wistful goodbye is cast to the era of workplace camaraderie

My grandfather worked for 41 years at Ford Motor Company, in the department fondly known back then simply as “Traffic”. Today that same function has an encompassing title, dubbed “Material Planning and Logistics”, reflecting the broader...

Believe it or not, Project P.U.M.A. may become GM's life-raft

My husband and I always share a good laugh when we see a police officer, or anyone, for that matter, riding on a Segway. They just look silly. And quite frankly, I have struggled to see the contraption’s...

UAW can single-handedly determine fate of US auto industry

The UAW has enjoyed immense power in Southeast Michigan and across the Midwest for decades. For members, this is a wonderful thing. The UAW was brought to life as a result of unsafe and unfair labor practices, coupled with very...

Detroit as a world-class tourist destination? It could be possible...

I just returned from a weekend trip to one of the coolest towns in America. What an unbelievable time! The lights…the people…the nightlife…the world-class theater and sports venues…the museums…I...

President Obama overrides capitalism: How the fate of GM CEO Rick Wagoner is a threat to us all

I was shocked to hear that Rick Wagoner stepped down from the pulpit as General Motor’s chief executive officer yesterday. Immediately, though, my thoughts turned to President Obama and his automotive task force. I instinctively knew Wagoner&rsquo...

AIG gives bonuses, General Motors hands out pink slips

America…the land of opportunity. But not for all.The tale of two mega-companies, AIG and GM, their rise to behemoth proportions, and their simultaneous, yet very different, roads to demise, might one day be an epic saga...

The two things the government must do in an automaker bankruptcy scenario

Yesterday’s headlines screamed of promising news for American automakers and their fledgling supply base: the United States Treasury is going to provide a $5 billion revolving credit-line for cash-strapped Tier One suppliers. In offering...

Safety, quality and value rank as top vehicle-purchase considerations; How mid-size sedans stack up

What do you value in a car?According to a survey conducted by Consumer Reports, a majority of consumers consider safety, quality and value as the top three factors in not only purchasing a new vehicle, but also in deciding...

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