If the fall of the auto industry wasn't hard enough for auto parts suppliers, they're now getting denied crucial support from lenders in their efforts to survive. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Ford's Crown Victoria has been the standard go-to car used by law enforcement. But now that the automaker is discontinuing the model, several other car companies are stepping up their competition. Alisa Roth reports.
The federal government is expected to give about $3.5 billion of TARP money to GMAC so the lender can continue to meet the requirements of earlier stress tests. Bill Radke gets more from Marketplace's Alisa Roth.
To help move inventory, General Motors is offering incentives to dealers on discontinued brands such as Pontiac and Saturn. Bill Radke talks with Marketplace's Alisa Roth about whether or not this is a deal for car buyers.
There used to be a time when Americans frowned upon going into debt. But historians say that changed nearly 100 years ago. Stephen Smith looks back on how our debt-driven society hit the gas with General Motors.
In the last week, three Chinese car makers agreed to buy portions of brands owned by American auto manufacturers. The deals show the Chinese companies are looking to compete on a global scale. Alisa Roth reports.
General Motors has announced it will be saying goodbye to the Saab. The automaker's talks to sell the brand to Dutch company Spyker appear to have collapsed. Jeremy Hobson reports.
The latest House spending bill passed includes a measure to help the 2,000 or so dealerships being closed by GM and Chrysler. But the legislation only leaves room for a modest number of dealers to get help. Brett Neely reports.
Ford is getting numerous bids for Volvo, including a consortium of American investors and Chinese car maker Geely. Alisa Roth explains the Swedish brand's appeal to suitors — particularly Geely.
Ad agency BBDO, which has done ads for Chrysler for decades, will soon be closing its Detroit office, leaving 500 people out of work. And Chrysler isn't the only car maker looking for a new ad agent. Alisa Roth reports.
