Plastic glazing finally looks promising (just-auto) Although the idea of

Plastic glazing finally looks promising (just-auto)
Although the idea of replacing glass with lighter weight plastic sounds like an obvious innovation, it is not new. For over thirty years, auto glass experts have explored the potential for polycarbonate as a replacement to glass. Matthew Beecham reports.

Auto Parts Supplier Delphi Clashes with UAW (NPR)
Parts supplier Delphi declared bankruptcy in October, and now says it will ask a bankruptcy judge to void its union contracts. Union leaders from the United Auto Workers say the UAW will go on strike if the company insists on the restructuring plan. Jerome Vaughn of Detroit Public Radio reports.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Freshman s clash with Barton turns ugly (The Hill)
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland s (R-Ga.) verbatim use of auto-industry talking points in two letters to colleagues has sparked a conflict with House Energy and Commerce Chairman Joe Barton (R-Texas), sponsor of an auto-repair disclosure bill that Westmoreland is fighting.