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When Americans junked their old cars under the Cash for Clunkers program, they replaced them with more efficient, smaller vehicles. Commentator David Frum draws some larger economy lessons from Detroit's recent troubles.

There are plans to revive the Trabant, the cheapest and most popular East German car during Communist rule. Amy Scott reports.

Thousands of workers at the Opel plant in Germany have walked off the job today in what they're calling the first in a series of warning strikes. Kai Ryssdal talks to Dave Legget of Justauto.com.

At least 8,000 auto workers in Germany have walked off the job in protest over GM killing a plan to sell its European unit, Opel. Stephen Beard reports on what will happen to German workers.

At least 8,000 auto workers in Germany have walked off the job in protest over GM killing a plan to sell its European unit, Opel. Stephen Beard talks the details with Steve Chiotakis.

Auto giant GM has decided not to sell its European unit Opel, a decision likely to rile the government of Germany. Mitchell Hartman reports.

Ford Motor Co. says it earned almost a billion dollars in the third quarter — a big profit considering it lost more than $150 million this time last year. Alisa Roth reports on how the company did it.

Ford is reporting a nearly $1 billion profit. Auto analyst Mike Wall talks with Bill Radke about the surprising announcement.

Analysts predict October auto sales for General Motors will be strong. Alisa Roth reports.

Ford will report earnings this quarter, and some analysts think the company could actually give us a surprise. Alisa Roth reports.