Read some of Diane Eastabrook's thoughts about the U.S. auto industry, and post your comments.

A Crossroads for the U.S. Auto Industry

On Friday friendly handshakes will kick off contract talks between Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. But over the next couple of months the smiles will likely... + More

The Good and Bad for Ford

Ford's first quarter earnings brought good news -- and bad news -- to Wall Street. The good news: Ford's $171 million dollar loss wasn't as bad as analysts had predicted. The bad news: It still... + More

Bringing Auto Manufacturers Home

In a few months Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler will begin negotiating a new labor agreement with the United Auto Workers Union. Experts say what is going on outside of Michigan may have as much... + More

As Detroit's automakers prepare for their latest contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers, Midwest Bureau Chief Diane Eastabrook examines Michigan's current economic recession. She also investigates what can be done to jumpstart the state's economy, which remains bound to the auto industry.