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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.
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.
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.
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.
Shiny outlook for U.S. car sales in 2012
Bob Moon Jan 4, 2012
As automakers report December sales, several industry analysts predict sales growth of one million new cars this year, to nearly 14 million.
U.S. auto industry almost back to healthy in 2011
Kai Ryssdal Jan 11, 2012
Detroit sold nearly 13 million cars and trucks last year.
“Hey Otto, is this bus even on?” - future Bart Simpson to bus driver at a stop sign
Marc Sanchez Dec 28, 2011
Didn't think of that, did you?
Buy here, pay here? - Beware!
Tess Vigeland Dec 23, 2011
If you've ever passed a used car sale and seen phrases such as "No Credit, No Problem," chances are it's offering on-the-spot financing. And it could well be a scam.
