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Chrysler's profits drive ahead

Apr 26, 2012
Sales are up about 40 percent over last quarter. Chrysler's CEO may have something to do with it, say analysts.

Auto supply chain takes a hit in Germany

Apr 19, 2012
A key component for building cars both here and around the world has has been nearly decimated by an explosion a couple of weeks ago in Germany.

Hybrid vehicle owners rev down

Apr 10, 2012
Only a little more than a third of hybrid vehicle owners decided to buy another hybrid in 2011, according to a new study.

Truck sales expected to keep on trucking

Apr 3, 2012
Analysts expect March sales to be good as customers swap out gas guzzlers.

Car companies come roaring back

Apr 3, 2012
March sales were up at General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota. But as the industry gets back up to speed, engineers aren't so easy to find.

Auto profits ride on cuts as much as sales

Apr 3, 2012
U.S. automakers see profits on modest sales because they've already slashed expenses.

Hydrogen-powered cars are coming

Mar 19, 2012
Toyota and other automakers plan to sell "tens of thousands" of hydrogen-powered vehicles by the end of this decade. But it might be a while before hydrogen cars hit U.S. roads.

For public good, not for profit.

Chevy Volt picks up award, but not enough buyers

Mar 6, 2012
The Chevy Volt, known in Europe as the Ampera, has been named European Car of the Year. But in the United States, sales are sluggish.

The view of the auto industry, then and now

Feb 23, 2012
The auto industry bailout continues to be a point of controversy among the general population of America, but the view of carmakers has made a bit of a comeback in the last few years.

West Michigan sees surge in manufacturing

Feb 23, 2012
Manufacturers are thriving all over west Michigan. Many companies can't even find enough skilled workers to hire.