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Why are used cars so expensive?
Phil Reed Nov 11, 2011
We get an update on the state of the used car market from Phil Reed of Edmunds.com. He was -- and still is -- in favor of buying used, but now has a few caveats.
Used car prices rise amid economic worries
Alisa Roth Sep 23, 2011
Higher demand and tighter supply have raised used car prices, in some cases close to the cost of a new model.
GM deal with UAW brings jobs back to Tennessee
Blake Farmer Nov 5, 2011
After massive layoffs in '09, the town of Spring Hill had been struggling. But the announcement of new production brings back a sense of hope.
General Motors gaining more confidence in China
Rob Schmitz Sep 22, 2011
General Motors is taking steps to cooperate with China, including the announcement that will help develop electric vehicles in the Asian market.
The cop car to get upgraded
Kai Ryssdal Sep 21, 2011
This final note today, a passing, of sorts.
According to the automobile website Jalopnik, the last Ford Crown Victoria rolled off the assembly l...
Bad economy inspires UAW and automakers to make nice
Sarah Gardner Sep 22, 2011
With contract negotiations in the final phase, neither unions nor automakers have much leverage.
Big Three labor talks heat up under deadline pressure
Tracy Samilton Sep 22, 2011
Ongoing contract talks between the United Auto Workers and General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are rapidly approaching a deadline with no deals in sight.
Auto sales report for August: U.S. up, Japan down
Kai Ryssdal Sep 21, 2011
This final note today. It being the first of the month, here's your Detroit-versus-the-world update....
Carmakers to report August sales
Alisa Roth Sep 22, 2011
A volatile stock market and a hurricane are likely to have hurt car sales, but pent-up demand and aging cars have buyers in the showrooms.
Automakers cut cylinders from engines to meet fuel standards
Alisa Roth Sep 22, 2011
With new M.P.G. minimums, car companies have to find way to be fuel-efficient. Is it possible to have a high-performance car that sips gasoline?
