Report: CAR projects Michigan will net up to 23,000 new auto jobs in 2011

Filed under: Chrysler, Ford, GM

The fourth quarter of 2010 showed strengthening auto sales, and analysts believe 2011 will reveal further sales growth. That will likely lead to more profit for automakers, and The Detroit News reports that Michigan jobs could follow. The report cites findings by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) that show up [...]

Ford to add 7,000 workers to U.S. manufacturing in next two years

Filed under: Etc., Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Ford

Ford has announced plans to start a hiring onslaught and over the course of the next two years the automaker will add more than 7,000 employees to its ranks. Hiring both salaried and hourly employees, Ford is looking for a few good men and women in the States. In 2011, it [...]

Saab’s hiring! 500 workers reportedly needed to boost production

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Plants/Manufacturing, Saab, Spyker

Saab resumes production – Click above for high-res image gallery

Interested in a job in the automotive world? Saab has the news that you’ve been waiting for. According to AFP news service, production of Saab vehicles will be boosted to six times the current amount in just two short years. In [...]

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.23.09

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Autoblog v4.0 debuts tonight!

Just a quick programming note: You’ll notice some wonkiness at your friendly neighborhood Autoblog from 10-11PM EST this evening. The old girl is going into the shop for some upgrades, and when the dust settles and the garage door opens, you’ll be invited to experience Autoblog v4.0! We’ve been working on this project for months, [...]