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Some high-tech cars frustrate consumers
by
Jeff Horwich
Jun 23, 2011
Car technologies that are designed to woo customers may actually turn out to annoy them.
Chrysler misses opportunities in smaller cars
by
Eve Troeh
Jun 21, 2011
Consumer Reports has released its newest reviews of Chrysler this morning. While the automaker gets mostly praise in the report, car sales numbers show that Chrysler still has room to grow in the small car market.
Ford plans to invest $1 billion to revamp Lincoln
by
Eve Troeh
Jun 20, 2011
Ford Motor Co. is developing seven all-new or significantly upgraded vehicles for its struggling Lincoln brand. But will dealers stick around long enough to see them?
U.S. sale gives Fiat control of Chrysler
Jun 3, 2011
The Treasury has agreed to sell its stake in Chrysler, giving Fiat majority control. Will Chrysler's second European marriage succeed?
Fiat to buy U.S. Treasury's sake in Chrysler
Jun 3, 2011
The Italian automaker will pay $500 million for the U.S. government's remaining 6 percent in Chrysler -- allowing Fiat to gain the majority stake in the American automaker.
Mixed sales numbers for GM as auto industry prepares to hire
Jun 1, 2011
General Motors announced today that auto sales slipped in May. Kristen Dziczek, labor specialist at the Center for Automotive Research, explains today's numbers from GM, and how they will impact future hiring.
Weak U.S. growth tied to Japan
May 31, 2011
Rod Smyth, chief investment strategist at Riverfront Investment Group, explains how the anemic economic growth in the U.S. is connected to the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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Supply chain disruptions affect car industries more than tech sector
by
Steve Henn
May 31, 2011
Since the natural disasters in Japan, many global markets have been hit by shortages in the supply chain, particularly companies with factories in Japan. But some industries have been hit harder than others.
Automobile musings from an asphalt junkie
May 30, 2011
"CarCast" host Adam Carolla discusses why he thinks used cars are the way to go and offers his thoughts on a certain public radio car talk show.
Feds unveil new fuel economy labels
May 25, 2011
Now consumers can compare, say, a hybrid with a regular gas-powered car. And see how much fuel or electricity it takes to drive 100 miles.