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Used car prices expected to rise after Sandy
Stacey Vanek Smith Nov 9, 2012
Storm Sandy totaled tens of thousands of vehicles, and that’s expected to raise prices for used cars across the country.
China is a roadbump for Toyota's global resurgence
David Weinberg Nov 6, 2012
Toyota and other Japanese carmakers are reporting lower sales in China due to the two nations' dispute over offshore islands, but Toyota projects higher earnings worldwide.
Back to the future for car names
Stacey Vanek Smith Oct 31, 2012
If you’re looking to buy a car anytime soon, you may get a case of déjà vu: Carmakers keep recycling old names.
Just what is an 'American' car?
Dan Bobkoff Oct 27, 2012
Japanese automakers are getting more American, just as the Detroit companies get more global.
Another faulty part prompts Toyota recall
Mark Garrison Oct 10, 2012
Toyota recalls 7.4 million vehicles after a sticky power window switch caused fires. Two years ago, Toyota suffered from sticky accelerators.
Toyota recalls 7.4 million cars over window switch issue
Jeff Horwich Oct 10, 2012
There haven't been any reported safety issues over the power window switch problems, but Toyota isn't taking any chances with this recall.
Tough Choices: How the poor spend money
Tess Vigeland Oct 25, 2012
Three families living around the poverty line in San Diego tell Marketplace Money what it means to spend money when you don't have a whole lot of it.
A car can transport people out of poverty
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 12, 2012
When you're poor, car trouble can spiral out of control -- but for those without access to public transportation, a car is essential.
What a $3,000 car looks, feels and drives like
Sarah Gardner Oct 2, 2012
The new Datsun will be sold in emerging countries like India, where it will be the first car for many buyers. It will not be as safe or as environmentally clean as cars in the U.S.
General Motors hopes to break free of Treasury
Jeff Horwich Sep 17, 2012
According to a piece in this morning's Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Treasury's welcome at General Motors is wearing thin. GM is reportedly pushing for the government to sell most or all of its remaining stake -- currently about a quarter of the company. But the Obama administration seems to be in no hurry to exit.
