We’ve seen this movie before: Stagnant economy.
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May 17
Fiat uses Google Street to photo bomb VW
Search for Volkswagen’s Swedish headquarters using Google Street View and parked right in front of the main door and you’ll find a little Fiat 500. Punk’d!
May 15
Those underinflated tires could kill you
A new government study warns that as many as one in 20 crashes could be linked to tire-related problems, with underinflated tires posing an especially high risk of causing a problem.
May 09
Toyota turnaround: Quarterly earnings quadruple
Toyota Motor Co. wrapped up one of the worst fiscal year’s in the company’s history with an unexpectedly strong final quarter in which it saw earnings more than quadruple.
May 03
GM reports $1 billion Q1 profit, beating estimates
GM (GM) posted a profit of $1 billion in the first quarter, beating Wall Street expectations on strong demand in its key North American market.
May 03
Automakers eager to open up the ‘other’ China
Despite an unexpected slowdown in sales earlier this year, the Chinese auto market is expected to hit an industry-record 20 million vehicles this year – prompting manufacturers to announce billions of dollars in new factory investments designed to keep up with booming demand.
May 01
Chrysler sales jump; Ford and GM dip slightly
Chrysler sales rose 20 percent last month, its strongest April in four years. General Motors and Ford reported slight dips for the month. Overall, the U.S
Apr 27
Men go for flashy cars, women want small imports
Guys, a new study reveals, like cars that are flashy, big and brawny. Women, on the other hand, like smaller imports powered by fuel-efficient I-4s.
Apr 26
Your next car may have that Chinese touch
Going forward, many auto manufacturers say, the products they are now designing for China will have broader application in other markets.
Apr 20
Car parts made out of cash? Ford testing them
Ford has trumpeted its use of recycled materials in its cars in recent years – from soybeans in seat cushions to blue-jean material as a sound dampener. But now it’s really going “green.”