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Moody's upgrades Ford debt
by
Scott Tong
May 23, 2012
Six years ago, Ford lost billions when SUV sales stalled. It borrowed billions, and put up factories and its famous trademark as collateral. After a major restructuring, the automaker has earned an investment-grade rating from Moody's.
Moody's raises Ford back up to investment grade
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 22, 2012
The carmaker survived the recession by selling all its assets back in 2006, and now it's able to get it all back.
Democrats campaign on auto bailouts
May 16, 2012
Vice President Biden is in Ohio to tell voters the bailouts brought back jobs to the state.
Toyota introduces an electric RAV4, again
by
Adriene Hill
May 7, 2012
Toyota partnered with high-end electric carmaker Tesla to unveil the new RAV4 EV in Los Angeles today. Surprisingly, sales expectations are low.
Auto workers no longer have that old-time safety net
May 1, 2012
Auto workers' cushy health benefits and pensions were once the envy of the working world. Now those workers are just like everyone else.
Chrysler posts biggest profit since 2009
Apr 26, 2012
FIAT's profit report came out today and it shows that the Chrysler group generated its biggest profit since its 2009 bankruptcy. A lot of Chryslers are selling in the U.S. more than compensating for quieter showrooms in Europe, where the financial crisis has been dampening things.
Chrysler's profits drive ahead
Apr 26, 2012
Sales are up about 40 percent over last quarter. Chrysler's CEO may have something to do with it, say analysts.
For public good, not for profit.
Auto supply chain takes a hit in Germany
by
Steve Evans
Apr 19, 2012
A key component for building cars both here and around the world has has been nearly decimated by an explosion a couple of weeks ago in Germany.
Hybrid vehicle owners rev down
Apr 10, 2012
Only a little more than a third of hybrid vehicle owners decided to buy another hybrid in 2011, according to a new study.
Truck sales expected to keep on trucking
Apr 3, 2012
Analysts expect March sales to be good as customers swap out gas guzzlers.