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Niche auto company could get Saab

Jun 12, 2009
General Motors is reportedly close to selling Swedish unit Saab. The likely buyer is a small Swedish sports car company called Koenigsegg. The company charges $1 million or more for its vehicles. Stephen Beard reports.

Auto industry subsidies are piling up

Jun 11, 2009
The government is trotting out new programs designed to stimulate car purchases, on top of the billions GM and Chrysler are already receiving. Bob Moon reports on the amount of subsidies the auto industry is getting.

Car dealership system needs overhaul

Jun 10, 2009
General Motors and Chrysler are reducing dealerships to cut costs as they restructure their ailing businesses. Commentator David Frum says the cuts have been a long time coming.

When will gas-price rise run out of fuel?

Jun 9, 2009
Gas prices are starting to move up again, raising some fears about their impact on the economic recovery. Should we be worried? Bob Moon reports.

Court takes brake off Chrysler-Fiat deal

Jun 9, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court has shifted Chrysler's bankruptcy plan back into drive, opening the way for the automaker's sale to Fiat. So did Chrysler's creditors have any hope for a better deal? Caitlan Carroll reports.

Plug-in hybrids have electric appeal

Jun 9, 2009
Car makers are starting to roll out plug-in hybrids that rely solely on the battery and power grid. But to understand how to get the most out of an all-electric vehicle, pay attention to how they're driven. Jennifer Collins reports.

GM to help firm buy Delphi with capital

Jun 5, 2009
General Motors will help a private-equity firm buyout bankrupt auto-parts company Delphi with some of the $30 billion it will receive from the government. Bob Moon reports.

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Detroit puts its hopes in the air

Jun 5, 2009
When Delta Airlines merged with Northwest earlier this year, it made Detroit the second-largest hub for the world's largest airline. And that can help put the city on the map away from its struggling auto industry. Sarah Hulett reports.

Nuts and bolts of the Chrysler plan

Jun 5, 2009
Chrysler's bankruptcy plan is in appeals court today in a hearing that could be the last hurdle before the automaker is sold to Fiat. Tamara Keith explores the plan to put the best parts of Chrysler in a new company.

Just stick with the car you have

Jun 4, 2009
Automakers used to rely on drivers buying a new car every three years. But these days, upkeep is king, even for the most hardcore new-car enthusiasts. Mitchell Hartman reports.