Katie Hepler

Auto Supplier Warns of Resin Shortage Disrupting Output

The global automotive industry faces a “severe” shortage of a resin used to make fuel and brake components that may interrupt production “in the next few weeks,” according to TI Automotive Ltd.

Automakers May Lose 600,000 Vehicles as Japan's Quake Halts Assembly Lines

Global automakers may lose production of 600,000 vehicles by the end of the month as the earthquake in Japan halts assembly lines and work at suppliers including the maker of a paint pigment.

Chrysler Close to Naming Replacement for A123 Systems

Chrysler Group LLC, the automaker controlled by Fiat SpA, said it will soon name a new battery supplier for its electric vehicles after A123 Systems Inc. said it withdrew from the “diminished” program.

General Motors Sues Vehicle Hauler, Seeks Return of 1,700 ‘Hostage’ Cars

General Motors Co. sued Allied Systems Ltd., seeking to force the vehicle hauler to return cars being held at Allied facilities.

Chrysler Sues Allied Holdings Seeking Return of 700 Autos

Chrysler Group LLC, the U.S. automaker operated by Fiat SpA , said it sued Allied Holdings Ltd. in Canada to force the supplier to return 700 vehicles being held at Allied facilities in Windsor, Ontario.

"Our plans for the EV are the same and this does not impact the program timeline."

- Katie Hepler on Aug 11, 2010

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Fannie Mae Profiting as Market Middleman Angers Lenders

Most U.S. Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Data, Stimulus

P&G Says A.G. Lafley Rejoins as Chairman, CEO

Wal-Mart Plasters Stores With Green Dots to Stay Stocked

Google Said to Face New Antitrust Probe Over Display Ads