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[$$] Toyota Launches New Tiny Car (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:50:00 Etc/GMT

[$$] Credit Crisis Hits Europe Car Sales (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:20:00 Etc/GMT

GM names CEO for its Hummer brand slated for sale (AP)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:14:40 Etc/GMT

General Motors Corp. said on Wednesday it named a long-time employee to the newly created position of chief executive at its Hummer division, as it undertakes what it called a "strategic review" of the iconic truck brand.

[$$] UAW Chief Opposes Big Three Mergers (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:51:00 Etc/GMT

[video] Ford's Challenge (at CNBC)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:26:00 Etc/GMT

[video] Detour Ahead for Automakers [3.8 min] (at MarketWatch)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:06:08 Etc/GMT

Following one of the darkest weeks in the U.S. car industry's history, analyst John Casesa says things aren't looking better for growth and sales or on the M&A front. Shawn Langlois reports.

GM campaign tells buyers they can still get loans (AP)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:48:40 Etc/GMT

With October auto sales expected to fall short of September's 15-year low, General Motors Corp. is launching a campaign this week to reach people who have stopped looking for cars out of fear that they can't get a loan.

Auto Loans Still Available, GM Says (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:48:00 Etc/GMT

Final Glance: Autos companies (AP)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:15:03 Etc/GMT

American Axle shares tumble to new low (AP)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:35:11 Etc/GMT

Shares of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. tumbled to a record low Wednesday, pulled down by a steep drop in the overall market and continued worries about the health of the U.S. auto industry.

Summary Box: Automakers say loans still available (AP)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:13:39 Etc/GMT

THE PROBLEM: The finance arms of General Motors Corp., Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Co. have been hit hard by the credit crunch as investors shun securitized auto loans, limiting the companies' ability to raise money.

CSX sees '09 volume losses with productivity gains (AP)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:01:58 Etc/GMT

Freight railroad operator CSX. Corp. said Wednesday it expects volume to continue to slip next year, but executives predicted that higher prices and productivity will be able to offset the shortfall.

Foolish Forecast: Harley-Davidson in the Rear View Mirror? (at Motley Fool)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:20:06 Etc/GMT

[$$] GM's Sales Drop in China Puts Forecast In Doubt (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:18:00 Etc/GMT

[$$] Economic Worries Hit Shares (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:58:00 Etc/GMT

Nissan suit simulates older drivers' difficulties (AP)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:44:54 Etc/GMT

Nissan calls it an "aging suit," a cumbersome, strap-on outfit that gives young auto designers the feel of driving with a bulging belly, arthritic joints and shaky balance.

Florida among states charged with increasing access to alternative fuel (at bizjournals.com)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:45:16 Etc/GMT

Lear Puts The Brakes On Spending (at Forbes.com)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:40:00 Etc/GMT

Midday Glance: Autos companies (AP)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:01:09 Etc/GMT

U.S. Treasury Will Own It All (CNBC)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:53:24 Etc/GMT

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