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Washington Auto Show: Green Technology Officially Mainstream
February 1, 2010
The Washington Auto Show included hybrid and alternative fuel models from all major car makers.
Money - Fresh Greens
Profits, Not a Bailout for Ford
January 14, 2010
The auto maker has seen a major jump in sales since the nation’s finances fizzled.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
10 Fire-Sale Cars to Steer Away From
December 14, 2009
These discontinued models might sound like a great deal. Look closer.
Money - Rick Newman
How the Auto Bailout Is Punishing Ford
November 2, 2009
The automaker is suddenly profitable, but that may cause fresh problems.
Money - Rick Newman
What GM’s Progress Report Doesn't Say
October 8, 2009
The automaker has averted disaster but still isn't out of the breakdown lane.
Money - Rick Newman
What GM Can Learn From Toyota's Humility
October 2, 2009
These days, Toyota is looking like one of the most paranoid companies on the planet.
Money - Rick Newman
Auto Dealers: Cash for Clunkers a Needed Boost
August 21, 2009
The head of the auto dealers association says the program is a success.
Nation & World - Nation
How to Avoid the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Snarl
August 19, 2009
Controversy over delayed rebates is a problem for dealers—but not buyers.
Money - Rick Newman
GM: 'Cash for Clunkers' a Huge Success
August 17, 2009
Mike DiGiovanni, an executive at GM, says the program will help the economy.
Nation & World - Nation
Cars Hurt Most by the Recession
July 8, 2009
Bankrupt carmakers aren't the only ones hurting.
Money - Rick Newman
Cars Getting a Boost From the Recession
July 8, 2009
Even though sales are down, some hot vehicles are pulling ahead.
Money - Rick Newman
Making Sense of 'Cash for Clunkers'
July 2, 2009
Is what's good for the car companies good for the consumer?
Money - Personal Finance
Chrysler Merger Paves Way for Auto-Industry Makeover
June 10, 2009
The administration hopes the merger and "cash for clunkers" will put the auto industry on track.
Nation & World - Nation
David Axelrod: Auto-Bailout, Torture Memos Among Obama's Toughest Decisions
June 10, 2009
The White House senior adviser says Obama hasn't skipped a beat as president.
Nation & World
Taxpayers Gamble on General Motors
June 8, 2009
Chrysler's sale hitting a roadblock shows how thorny bankruptcy filings can be.
Nation & World - Nation
GM Files for Bankruptcy, Plays Government for a Sucker
June 1, 2009
Another $30 billion? Just another day for the Obama administration.
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
Are Democrats Behind Closing Republican-Owned Chrysler Dealerships?
May 29, 2009
If ever there was an issue that demanded transparency, this is it.
Opinion - Peter Roff
Auto Executives Back Obama's Emissions Plan
May 29, 2009
By 2016 the American car fleet must be nearly 40 percent more fuel efficient than it is today.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Obama Proposes Strict Vehicle Emissions Limits
May 19, 2009
The president's proposal would require vehicles to get 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016.
Nation & World - Nation
12 Cars That Could Spoil a Chrysler-Fiat Deal
May 14, 2009
A few snazzy imports won't be enough to salvage the bankrupt automaker.
Money - Rick Newman
General Motors Posts $6 Billion Loss
May 7, 2009
Despite being better than some predicted, it still wasn't pretty.
Nation & World - Nation
Obama’s Economic Hits and Misses
April 27, 2009
In 100 days, he’s put together a vast recovery program. That doesn’t mean it will work.
Money - Rick Newman
GM's Last-Ditch Plan to Avoid Bankruptcy: Close Pontiac and Shed 21,000 Jobs
April 27, 2009
Ahead of an Obama administration deadline, the Detroit carmaker says it will close 13 plants.
Nation & World - Nation
Bankruptcy Looms for Chrysler and General Motors
April 24, 2009
Ford posts a big loss but says it has the cash, for now, to keep going.
Nation & World - Nation
