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Auto Sales Stay
In Slow Lane
U.S. auto sales fell again last month, capping one of the industry's worst years in decades and affirming concern of more turmoil to come.

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GM's China Sales Growth Slips
General Motors's flagship passenger vehicle joint venture in China posted its first decline in sales in 2008, a lackluster year for the U.S. auto maker's local operations as overall sales growth slowed sharply.
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Toyota Extends Production Halt
Toyota announced further cutbacks in its domestic output and will halt production for 11 days in February and March.
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French Car Registrations Fall
New-car registrations plunged 24% last month in France, but the drop would have been greater without measures by the government to prop up the market.
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Japan Auto Sales Hit 34-Year Low
Japan's domestic auto sales fell last year to their lowest level since the mid-1970s as recession squashed already weak consumer demand.
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Hyundai Plans 'Giveback' Program on Cars
Hyundai Motor announced a new incentive plan that would allow buyers to break contracts and return vehicles if they lose their job or income.
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Navistar Sees a Truck Rebound
Navistar's shares rose 23% after the company offered assurances about its liquidity and borrowing capacity and forecast a recovery in American sales.
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Auto Slump Has Deep
Impact on Japan
As goes Toyota Motor, so goes Japan. The country's auto industry has become its largest export sector -- just in time for a protracted slump in global auto sales.
Fusion Hybrid May Boost Ford Brand
The new Ford Fusion hybrid is the kind of car that politicians want Detroit to build. But consumers may not fully appreciate this car without a lot of effort.
GM's SRX Cadillac Gets New Look
GM will introduce a Cadillac crossover at the Detroit auto show next week.
Europeans Raise Pressure on Detroit
Volkswagen and BMW are gearing up to expand their share of the U.S. auto market. VW expects to triple U.S. sales by 2018.
Car Dealers Face Struggles
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Chrysler Gets Loan in Bailout
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Ford Sees Weak 2009 Industry Sales
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GMAC, GM Amend Financing Deal
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Visteon Cuts Work Week, Pay
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Laid Off? Dead? Hyundai Will Let You Get Out of Your Loan
Hyundai has announced a type of insurance for buyers in case they get laid off or die accidentally.
Car Sales Tumble in Japan and European Markets
Car sales fell in Japan, Spain and Italy during December the overall numbers for 2008 were grim.
Report: France’s Green Incentives Boosted Car Trade-Ins
Treasury Releases Details on Detroit Financing Deal
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Audi Makes a Case for Attention
Audi's redesigned A4 is a solid sport sedan that looks more aggressive than the previous version and is a worthy competitor to BMW and Mercedes.
Cadillac's Not-So-Green Goliath
Mazda6

Buying & Selling

GMAC Revs Up Car Loans
GMAC rolled out low-rate loans on GM vehicles after it received Treasury funding, including 0% financing on certain 2008 models.
Ford Bets on Self-Parking Vehicles
Small Cars Improve in Crashes

Owning & Maintaining

Finding a Safe Car for a Teen Driver
Insurance costs for new drivers can be high. To reduce the expense make sure your child is a good student and consider a driver-training course.
Diesel Cars in the U.S.
Does Fuel Get Left in the Pump Hose?

Autos

Detroit Show Hit by Industry Gloom
Detroit's car show is being scaled back as Nissan pulls out and GM cancels its fashion show, dealing another economic blow to the depressed city.
GM Sues Supplier of Camaro Parts
The Next Auto Bailout: Escape Your Car

Eyes on the Road

Red Flags on Remaking Energy Policy
Obama's energy secretary nominee has argued for regulation and higher prices to rein in consumption -- precisely what Washington has been avoiding for 30 years.
The Case for Believing In the Auto Industry
If Washington extends a lifeline to the Detroit auto industry, it could actually be a good investment, James B. Stewart says.
Prayers for the Industry
A Detroit church holds a special service called "A Hybrid Hope."
Detroit's Return on Capitol
Assume Detroit gets its bailout. An important question then is: Who sacrifices most? One answer: Who has the most to sacrifice?
Detroit in Decline
Signs of a failing auto industry abound in Motor City.