U.S. Car Dealers Find Overseas Market Online
Aug 6th, 2008 · In New Jersey's high-end used automobile dealerships, showrooms are quiet. But some dealers say business is booming: They're shipping secondhand trophy cars to buyers overseas.
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Shell Opens Hydrogen Station In L.A.
Jul 7th, 2008 · A few months ago, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz dismissed hydrogen fuel-cell automobiles as impractical and unnecessary, but now some automakers are coming on board. At a West Los Angeles Shell station, it's possible to fill up with hydrogen instead of gasoline.
A Sweet Ride for India's Teeming Streets
Jan 30th, 2008 · Speed is not the strong point of India's Ambassador automobile. Nor is style. But it still seems like the right fit for the crowded streets of New Delhi, a city of 14 million people and a growing number of foreign imports.
Congress Boosts Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Mandate
Dec 18th, 2007 · Congress approves the first increase in automobile fuel economy in 32 years, a measure that will boost vehicle fuel efficiency mandates from 25 to 35 miles per gallon.
Trabants: Two-Cylinder Symbols of Cold War *
Nov 11th, 2007 · The peculiar little automobiles manufactured in East Germany were once the subject of derision. Now, 50 years after the Trabant's first production, collectors cherish these relics on wheels. This week in Washington, D.C., collectors celebrated the Trabant and the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
'Marketplace' Report: General Motors **
Jul 13th, 2007 · General Motors plans to produce a diesel-powered version of their Cadillac and Saturn automobile series. This announcement comes on the eve of labor contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and the big three automakers.
Car Leasing Online Has Hazards
Jul 6th, 2007 · Leasing has become a popular way to get into the car or truck of your dreams. The number of online sites that match people who want out of their automobile leases with people looking to lease is growing. But do the services deliver what they promise?
Q&A: Under the Hood of the Chrysler Deal ***
May 14th, 2007 · Germany-based DaimlerChrysler announced Monday that it is selling 80 percent of the Chrysler Group to a private equity fund for $7.4 billion. The new owner, Cerberus Capital Management, inherits an automobile company that is losing money and laying off workers. Here, a look under the hood at the sale.
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