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Ford CEO Alan Mulally on the auto industry's progress
Jeremy Hobson Feb 17, 2012
The president of Ford Motor Co. credits good investments as a reason for the company's ability to stay afloat during the recession.
When is a rental also a test drive?
Jennifer Collins Feb 21, 2012
Toyota revs up its sales to U.S. car rental companies in an attempt to overcome years of problems that kept consumers away.
General Motors lags behind in Europe
Stephen Beard Feb 16, 2012
For General Motors, the European debt crisis has just piled on the ongoing problem of too much supply, and not enough demand for their cars in Europe.
General Motors reports record profits
Adriene Hill Feb 16, 2012
The carmaker made $7.6 billion in the fourth quarter of last year. Still, auto analysts are disappointed by the numbers.
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.
GM’s record profit disappoints some
Bob Moon Feb 16, 2012
General Motors is the latest company to post profits that “fell short of analysts’ estimates.” Who sets these expectations and how valid are they?
Michigan town takes school zone sign to the next level
Adriene Hill Feb 17, 2012
In suburban Detroit, there's a speed limit sign telling drivers to slow down to 25 mph on school days -- but it's a little different than the signs you might be used to seeing in your neighborhood.
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.
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.
