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This final note today. Another auto recall to tell you about. Seems like they just keep coming, doesn't it? It's a potential hazard to pedestrians...

The Transportation Department is hosting a conference on the danger of distracted driving. Reporter Alisa Roth talks with Bill Radke about the pressure the government is under to curb distracted driving and what kind of technology fixes may help.

After going bankrupt and getting bailed out by the U.S. government, GM may now sell a stake of its company to China's largest state-owned automaker, SAIC. The company has reportedly expressed an interest in buying GM shares for the company's IPO later this fall. Rob Schmitz reports.

A story in the Wall Street Journal reports that China's government is considering plans to force foreign automakers to share cutting-edge electric vehicle technology if they want to continue manufacturing in China. Rob Schmitz reports auto industry experts say they don't believe it.

The travel industry was hit hard by the recession. But rental car companies Hertz and Avis are putting up a fight for another rental company Dollar Thrifty.

China scaled back its exports of rare earth minerals -- all those essential metals that make cell phones and hybrid cars work -- and that's making several industries around the world nervous.

The EPA is proposing new labels on cars that would allow consumers to quickly assess the cars fuel efficiency. Marketplace's Eve Troeh reports.

The Obama administration is considering using a grading system for the sales of cars based on fuel economy. Reporter Jeremy Hobson talks with Bill Radke about how the idea will work and what the reaction is.

Easy Answer: The EPA has proposed new labels for cars that include a letter grade for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions. The grading scale...

Consumers have been waiting for the economy to turnaround before purchasing a new car. But with the future still uncertain, many are opting for used cars -- and that demand is driving prices up.