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President Bush Readies $17.4 Billion Auto Industry Bailout Package
Dec 19, 2008 Ξ

President Bush Readies $17.4 Billion Auto Industry Bailout Package

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The back and forth of the Big 3 Bailout talk has come to a head. Bush today has signed the $17.4 billion auto industry bailout package to rescue mainly GM  Full Article »

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2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Just Announced
Dec 18, 2008 Ξ

2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Just Announced

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The three finalists for the North American Car and Truck of the Year come down to the Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram for the trucks and the Ford Flex for  Full Article »

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Big 3 Auto Bailout Rejected in Senate
Dec 12, 2008 Ξ

Big 3 Auto Bailout Rejected in Senate

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Late Thursday the U.S. Senate rejected the emergency bailout bill that would have provided upwards of $14 Billion to the Big 3 Detroit automakers. Many were hopeful of that was  Full Article »

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Breaking: It is Official – U.S. House Passes Big 3 Automakers Bailout Package of $14B
Dec 10, 2008 Ξ

Breaking: It is Official – U.S. House Passes Big 3 Automakers Bailout Package of $14B

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The Bailout for the Big 3 Automakers has made it through the U.S. House totaling $14 Billion. Not quite the original amounts of $25 Billion or even the $34 Billion  Full Article »

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Saturn Owners to GM: “Please Don’t Leave Us”
Dec 10, 2008 Ξ

Saturn Owners to GM: “Please Don’t Leave Us”

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The Saturn nameplate use to be known as a type of automotive brotherhood when it comes to its loyal owners. Lately many Saturn owners have expressed their opposition of GM  Full Article »

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Big 3 Automakers May Get $15B Bailout
Dec 8, 2008 Ξ

Big 3 Automakers May Get $15B Bailout

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It seems to be “very likely” that congress will reach a deal to loan the big 3 automakers a total of $15 Billion. That figure is much less than the  Full Article »

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Automotive Industry Struggle: Unsold Cars Pile Up On Leased Lots
Dec 8, 2008 Ξ

Automotive Industry Struggle: Unsold Cars Pile Up On Leased Lots

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The Big 3 are not the only car makers to suffer during this economic downturn or what some call it, a recession. Many manufacturers such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda and  Full Article »

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Rick Wagoner Bringing Chevy Volt to D.C.
Dec 4, 2008 Ξ

Rick Wagoner Bringing Chevy Volt to D.C.

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Rest assured, you will see plenty of images and press talk on Rick Wagoner’s trip to D.C. Today because he will be driving a Chevy Cruze with components from the  Full Article »

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Work For $1 a year: Ford CEO Offers to work for $1
Dec 2, 2008 Ξ

Work For $1 a year: Ford CEO Offers to work for $1

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President and CEO of the Ford Motor Co., Alan Mulally, says he will work for $1 a year if they have to take from the government loan money. In addition,  Full Article »

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Ford Jump-Starts Bailout Proceedings Explaining a Restoration of Profits in 2011
Dec 2, 2008 Ξ

Ford Jump-Starts Bailout Proceedings Explaining a Restoration of Profits in 2011

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Just released today by Automotive News, the Ford Motor Co. says that it does not expect to make money until 2011. At that time it seems Ford would be able  Full Article »

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How Do You Know The Auto Industry Is Doomed?
Nov 26, 2008 Ξ

How Do You Know The Auto Industry Is Doomed?

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Uh Oh the world is ending – Toyota has a 0% Financing Offer Time for investors to bail out Toyota? By no means, not yet anyway. Even if Toyota’s earnings  Full Article »

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More Safe Cars: 72 Vehicles Announced 2009 Top Safety Picks By IIHS
Nov 25, 2008 Ξ

More Safe Cars: 72 Vehicles Announced 2009 Top Safety Picks By IIHS

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Cars are just getting safer. That pretty much sums it up. Although work still needs to be done (cough cough Chrysler) many automakers are very proud today as a number  Full Article »

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We Just Lost It: 2010 Nissan GT-R To Lose Launch Control
Nov 21, 2008 Ξ

We Just Lost It: 2010 Nissan GT-R To Lose Launch Control

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  I hate to be the bearer of bad news and I do not want to beat a dead GT-R horse but here goes… Inside Line has confirmed with three  Full Article »

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No Car Perks In Failing Economy
Nov 21, 2008 Ξ

No Car Perks In Failing Economy

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There have been quite a few stories written concerning executive compensation for banks partaking in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. The rules clearly spell out, acceptable compensation for the five  Full Article »

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BMW M3 Recalled Due to DCT Transmission Issue
Nov 20, 2008 Ξ

BMW M3 Recalled Due to DCT Transmission Issue

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Okay, so this is very reminiscent of the big recall BMW had on the previous generation E46 BMW M3 for a rod bearing in the years 2001 to 2003.5. Now  Full Article »

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