WASHINGTON -- General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday as part of the Obama administration's plan to shrink the automaker to a sustainable size and give a majority ownership stake to the federal government.

DETROIT - For generations, General Motors fueled America's love affair with the automobile, building cars that defined their owners' status in life and the industrial might of the nation. But less than a year after entering its second century, the company that survived wars, international rivalry and even the Great Depression is being driven by the government into bankruptcy court.

Since Robert Sarver bought the Suns in April 2004, it was understood that close friend, investor and consultant Steve Kerr would someday become a major player in the organization’s hierarchy.

The Coyotes will conclude the interview process today in their search for a new general manager, and if all goes well, could announce a hiring within the next few days.

Seth Sulka’s final transaction as Mercury general manager was himself. Sulka stepped down as Phoenix Mercury’s general manager on Friday. Sulka, 38, had been the team’s general manager since 2001.

Seth Sulka’s final transaction as Mercury general manager was himself. Sulka stepped down as Phoenix Mercury’s general manager on Friday. Sulka, 38, had been the team’s general manager since 2001.

WASHINGTON - A top shareholder in General Motors Corp. said Friday that automakers Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. are interested in purchasing a significant stake in GM and including the Detroit automaker in their alliance.

DETROIT - General Motors Corp. isn't considering bankruptcy protection as a way to solve its financial problems, Rick Wagoner, the automaker's chairman and CEO, said Wednesday.

In an effort to boost sales and thin fleets, General Motors Corp. is offering customers the same deal it gives its employees.

SHANGHAI, China - Signaling its confidence in the booming Chinese economy, General Motors Corp. said Monday it plans to spend $3 billion in China over the next three years in a challenge to rival Volkswagen for dominance of the world’s fastest-growing auto market.

Baseball's general managers meetings at the Arizona Biltmore ended Friday, and like almost every other team, the Diamondbacks left having talked about plenty of trades and making none.

Steve Kerr won't return as general manager of the Phoenix Suns, despite building a team that made a surprising run to the NBA's Western Conference finals.

The Obama administration’s efforts to turn around the nation’s stalled auto industry drew plenty of skepticism from Arizonans Monday.