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GM profits, but still disappoints
Adriene Hill Feb 16, 2012
GM announced today that it made record profit last year -- more than $7.5 billion. That's up more than 60 percent from 2010. But it still wasn't enough to impress analysts.
GPS unit, meet car insurance
Jeff Horwich Feb 10, 2012
Some relationships are just meant to be. The idea is pretty basic: drive safer, get better rates. We’re watching you.
The force behind VW's Super Bowl ads
Kai Ryssdal Feb 1, 2012
What's it like to create an ad for the Super Bowl? The ad agency Deutsch L.A. produced a memorable ad for Volkwagen. Chief creative officer Mark Hunter discusses the creative process behind what goes into making those million-dollar commercials.
A look at 2012's Super Bowl ads
Fiona Ng Feb 2, 2012
Mark Hunter, chief creative officer at Deutsch L.A., dissects Volkswagen's 2012 Super Bowl commercial, "The Dog Strikes Back."
Style, reputation are big factors in buying a car
Scott Tong Jan 27, 2012
Auto makers tout gas mileage and safety to sell cars. But a big reason most buyers choose one model over another is reputation and perception.
General Motors becomes world's biggest carmaker
Amy Scott Jan 20, 2012
General Motors has regained its spot as the best-selling automaker in the world, in part because of Toyota's struggles in Japan over the last year.
GM takes over as world's top-selling automaker
Amy Scott Jan 20, 2012
General Motors has reclaimed the title of world's top-selling automaker, the first time GM has held the top spot since it was bailed out by the U.S. government after the financial crisis.
Mid-day Extra: Mining for cars
Jeremy Hobson Jan 20, 2012
Used car dealers are resorting to drastic measures to fill the demand U.S. consumers have for used cars these days.
Age of U.S. cars hits record high 10.8 years
Joel Patterson Jan 17, 2012
Experts see bright days ahead for the auto industry as Americans look to replace their clunkers in droves.
Chrysler CEO sees continued success for automakers
Kai Ryssdal Jan 9, 2012
Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne provides an optimistic forecast in his outlook for 2012 and 2013 in the auto industry.
