Disagreements between American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings and the United Auto Workers union continue to delay movement towards striking a deal, with the two parties more divided than ever, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit erupted in a roar welcoming Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama to Motor City on Monday night.

Chrysler workers returned to work yesterday after the United Auto Workers union called off strike action on the same day it began.

Ford agreed on a four-year labour contract with the United Auto Workers union this weekend.

General Motors has agreed to pay $200m (£102m) to aid employee buyouts at American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings in the hope of settling the ongoing strike at the parts supplier.

General Motors workers have returned to work after the United Autoworkers Union ended its nationwide strike early this morning.

General Motors could be in hot water if ongoing negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and GM parts supplier American Axle & Manufacturing do not come to a close soon.

General Motors workers have gone on strike after contract talks with the manufacturer broke down.

Ford's top five executives received over $35m (£17.5m) in salary, bonuses and other performance-related pay last year.

General Motors factories hit by parts shortages may soon be in a position to resume full car production after the United Auto Workers union reported significant progress in negotiations with American Axel & Manufacturing Holdings.