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Minivans get a bad rap for lacking style and general desirability. But automakers are making attempts at changing that public perception with new designs and features. Alisa Roth explores why.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is so adamant against the use of cell phones in cars he wants to see them completely banned behind the wheel. But automakers have made car technology nothing if not cell phone-friendly. Collin Campbell reports.

What happens when you get rear-ended on the highway and the other driver takes off without giving you their information? Bill Radke talks to L.A. Times business columnist David Lazarus, who retells this tale and its costly consequences.

Carmakers may be upbeat about 2010 as they showcase their latest models at the Detroit Auto Show, but the auto industry's problems are still with us. Commentator Robert Reich says there's no easy fix.

Paul Ingrassia talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book, "Crash Course," how much time Detroit's auto industry has to bounce back from its troubles, and what's next for the Big 3.

As the Detroit Auto Show kicks off, the White House is set to announce its plans to make cars and trucks even more fuel-efficient. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Sam Eaton about what auto projects the government is supporting.

Formula One billionaire Bernie Ecclestone has joined the race to buy the Saab brand off of General Motors. Stephen Beard reports why the bid is surprising and why it shouldn't be taken lightly.

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.