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Ford uses jobs as bargaining chip
Alisa Roth Sep 30, 2011
Ford says it's still planning to add thousands of jobs in the U.S. over the next two years, but there could be a catch.
OnStar backs down on decision to track former customers
Sep 30, 2011
Last week, OnStar announced that it would continue to track former clients even after they cancel the service. Now, after public outcry, that action has been called off.
After GM, UAW begins talks with Ford
Alisa Roth Sep 30, 2011
The UAW is likely to press for bigger wage increases at Ford, the only Detroit carmaker that didn't declare bankruptcy during the financial crisis.
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.
