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Car sales expected to remain strong
Jeff Horwich Aug 1, 2012
Chrysler says this morning it sold more cars this July than it has in five years. Volkswagen and Nissan also reported stronger U.S. sales numbers. Expect consistent sales for the coming year as reliable models like the Honda Accord come in high volumes in 2012.
Car loans becoming easier to get
Tracy Samilton Jul 31, 2012
The lending market for vehicle loans has softened, helping to drive car sales. Some lenders are even courting subprime borrowers.
GM shareholders meeting could focus on sagging stock
Bob Moon Jun 12, 2012
When the government divests more than 500 million shares of General Motors, stock acquired in the bailout deal could affect the price.
Moody's upgrades Ford debt
Scott Tong May 23, 2012
Six years ago, Ford lost billions when SUV sales stalled. It borrowed billions, and put up factories and its famous trademark as collateral. After a major restructuring, the automaker has earned an investment-grade rating from Moody's.
Moody's raises Ford back up to investment grade
Kai Ryssdal May 22, 2012
The carmaker survived the recession by selling all its assets back in 2006, and now it's able to get it all back.
Democrats campaign on auto bailouts
Mitchell Hartman May 16, 2012
Vice President Biden is in Ohio to tell voters the bailouts brought back jobs to the state.
Toyota introduces an electric RAV4, again
Adriene Hill May 8, 2012
Toyota partnered with high-end electric carmaker Tesla to unveil the new RAV4 EV in Los Angeles today. Surprisingly, sales expectations are low.
Auto workers no longer have that old-time safety net
Gregory Warner May 1, 2012
Auto workers' cushy health benefits and pensions were once the envy of the working world. Now those workers are just like everyone else.
Chrysler posts biggest profit since 2009
David Brancaccio Oct 31, 2012
FIAT's profit report came out today and it shows that the Chrysler group generated its biggest profit since its 2009 bankruptcy. A lot of Chryslers are selling in the U.S. more than compensating for quieter showrooms in Europe, where the financial crisis has been dampening things.
Chrysler's profits drive ahead
Sally Herships Apr 26, 2012
Sales are up about 40 percent over last quarter. Chrysler's CEO may have something to do with it, say analysts.
