Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'industry'

At 72, Veteran Musician Scores in a New Scene

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:07:00 EDT

Best known for his sly, sexy party anthems, 72-year-old Andre Williams toiled in the music industry trenches for decades, battling homelessness and addiction along the way. Now he's been rediscovered by young white rockers.

It's Not All Green At The L.A. Auto Show

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

It's a strange time for a big party — especially for the auto industry. Still, the show must go on. We attended a preview of the L.A. Auto Show and found a capsule view of the problems car makers are facing in the United States — one part financial disaster, one part environmental enthusiasm with a splash of fur.

Can Plug-in Cars Energize The Auto Industry...

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:32:00 EST

Experts discuss the future of electric cars, and whether bailout money with "green strings" attached might jolt Detroit into focusing on plug-in and hybrid cars. Find out about Tesla's slick plug-in sports car and a hybrid handcrafted for even more savings at the pump.

Lending Stalls, Banks On Sidelines

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Stock prices are at six-year lows. Over the past two days the Dow Jones industrial average has lost more than 6 percent of its value. The $700 billion bailout was supposed to stabilize the financial industry and get banks lending again. But that hasn't happened yet.

Congress Gives Automakers Homework

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Lawmakers considering a $25 billion aid package for the auto industry made getting a plan from carmakers a condition for getting the money. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid say if there's a viable plan, Congress might return to work in early next month for a vote.

Electric Car Carries Clean-Energy Investors' Hopes

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:00 EST

Silicon Valley venture capitalists are investing in clean energy, with the electric car their vehicle of choice. While the economic meltdown has crimped immediate sales plans, electric-car manufacturers hope for a thin slice of the $25 billion auto industry bailout being considered by Congress.

Auto Industry Jitters Drive Down Stock Prices

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Worry that the U.S. auto industry could collapse has added to recession jitters on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average finished down nearly 430 points Wednesday, falling below the 8,000 mark — levels not seen since 2003.

Retirees Watching Anxiously, Will GM Be Saved...

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Detroit automakers have hundreds of thousands of retirees who are wondering what might happen if their former employers go bankrupt. Auto executives say without $25 billion in loans, they could be forced into bankruptcy. Michigan Radio's Dustin Dwyer talked to a GM retiree about the industry's pleas for financial help.

A Parts Firm Exec's View Of Car Industry Woes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Gregg Sherrill, chairman and CEO of the auto parts manufacturer Tenneco Inc. talks to Melissa Block about problems with the auto industry. His company has been hit hard by the financial problems of GM, Chrysler and Ford. He supports a bridge loan for the companies.

Electric Car Manufacturer Hopes To Generate Sales

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:06:00 EST

Even as America's troubled auto industry seeks a handout from Congress, a relatively new car manufacturer that's tailored for the 21st century is trying to get traction. Tesla Motors Inc., in Silicon Valley, hopes its $110,000 Roadster will make inroads for a cheaper family sedan.

Plotting A Course To Halt Pirate Attacks

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:03:00 EST

The shipping industry has seen a sharp increase in problems with modern-day pirates, especially off the Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden. What can governments and the international community do to stop them?

Paulson Sticks To Bailout Strategy

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson once again defends his management of the federal government's $700 billion rescue program for the financial industry. Democrats want some of the money used to help other ailing industries, as well as struggling homeowners.

Views Of The Auto Industry Bailout Debate

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

As CEOs from the Big Three U.S. automakers addressed lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday, people from around the country shared their opinion of the U.S. auto industry and whether the government should bail it out.

Big Three Automakers Take Their Case To Capitol Hill

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

The Big Three U.S. automakers — General Motors, Ford and Chrysler — will appear today before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the auto industry. Warren Brown, of the Washington Post; John Schmitt, of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington and Mary Chapman, of African Americans on Wheels magazine discuss the automotive crisis and how consumers should be prepared to respond.

Roadtrip: GM, Ford, Chrysler Travel To Capitol Hill

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Congress and the White House say they want to do something to help the nation's automakers, which are close to insolvency. Executives from Ford, GM and Chrysler will be on Capitol Hill Tuesday to plead their case. But there is no consensus on what to do for Detroit. It may be next year before Washington acts, which the industry fears may be too late.

Demand From Emerging Markets Helps Automakers

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

There's a huge demand for cars in developing countries. The Economist, magazine describes Brazil, Russia, India, and China as "the car industry's big hope." Matthew Symonds, the lead author of the report, tells Steve Inskeep that countries such as Russia, China, India and Brazil represent growth opportunities for Detroit's Big Three automakers.

After Bans, Tobacco Ads Use 'One-To-One' Approach

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00:00 EST

For decades, tobacco companies advertised on TV, radio, billboards and magazine pages. When the 1998 tobacco settlement put an end to that, they began targeting smokers online and in person. Now the industry spends twice as much on marketing as it did 10 years ago.

Senate Debates Bailout For U.S. Automakers

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:57:00 EST

Help for the auto industry tops Democratic leaders' list of priorities, and it was the opening item of business as the U.S. Senate resumed its duties after a six-week break. But many senators appear to be feeling bailout burnout.

Prospects For Auto Bailout Slim In Senate

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

A lame-duck Senate session is under way, but it doesn't appear a $25 billion bailout package for the auto industry is in the cards. More likely: extension of unemployment benefits as the holidays approach.

Can Lame-Duck Congress Get Anything Done...

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Senate is back in Washington Monday for a lame-duck session. The first order of business is a bailout for the auto industry. The second may be an economic stimulus plan. It's unclear whether either measure can overcome Republican objections.

UAW's Gettelfinger: Auto Industry Needs Aid

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger has said federal aid for the auto industry is vital. But including automakers in the $700 billion bailout may have to wait until President-elect Barack Obama takes office. Gettelfinger talks with Steve Inskeep about whether the automakers can wait that long.

As Economy Slows, Green Business Frets

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:20:00 EST

Capital-intensive green-energy projects are scrambling to adapt to a harsh new reality of tight credit, cash-poor investors and falling oil prices. Entrepreneurs are worried their industry may repeat the boom-bust cycle that followed the Carter administration.

Hedge Fund Managers Favor More Transparency

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Five of the nation's most successful hedge fund managers urged a congressional committee Thursday not to impose too many new regulations on their industry. Although, several fund managers said they supported efforts to force the industry to become more transparent about its holdings. Hedge funds have been criticized for accelerating the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Treasury Secretary Redefines Bailout

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Bush administration is setting a new course for its massive $700 billion economic rescue plan. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the government won't be buying distressed assets after all, and will look for other ways to shore up the financial industry.

Auto Bailout: Necessary Or Dangerous...

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The auto industry has been lobbying the president, president-elect and Congress for a bailout package of their own. Proponents of such a bailout say, if the domestic auto industry fails, it will have devastating effects for the entire Midwest. Opponents say the government should let The Big Three fail.