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Germans protest Opel job losses

Nov 5, 2009
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.

GM takes risky U-turn, keeps Opel

Nov 4, 2009
Auto giant GM has decided not to sell its European unit Opel, a decision likely to rile the government of Germany. Mitchell Hartman reports.

How Ford got its profit margin back

Nov 2, 2009
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.

How did Ford turn a profit?

Nov 2, 2009
Ford is reporting a nearly $1 billion profit. Auto analyst Mike Wall talks with Bill Radke about the surprising announcement.

GM may pull ahead in auto sales

Nov 2, 2009
Analysts predict October auto sales for General Motors will be strong. Alisa Roth reports.

Could Ford turn a profit this quarter?

Oct 30, 2009
Ford will report earnings this quarter, and some analysts think the company could actually give us a surprise. Alisa Roth reports.

Auto industry supply chain is shrinking

Oct 29, 2009
The companies that make parts for cars are struggling. Alisa Roth reports.

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Study: 'Clunkers' had weak impact

Oct 29, 2009
Reporter Ashley Milne-Tyte talks with Bill Radke about a new study by Edmunds.com that says Cash for Clunkers cost taxpayers $24,000 per vehicle sold, and resulted in only 125,000 additional car sales.

Analysts weigh in on GMAC

Oct 28, 2009
Critics want to know why the government won't just let GMAC fail. But some analysts worry a failure now could still have grave consequences. Bob Moon reports.

Junk yards overloaded with clunkers

Oct 27, 2009
The clunkers that were traded in over the summer in exchange for a government rebate are clogging up junk yards. Mitchell Hartman reports.