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for 01/06/2009

(last updated 7:30am EST 01/06/2009)

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• Hyundai: Can't Make Car Payments? Just R... Hyundai: Can't Make Car Payments? Just Return It
01/06/2009
Can't make the payments on that new car you just bought? No problem -- just return it free of charge. (4 h ago)

• US auto sales plunge whopping 36 percent... US auto sales plunge whopping 36 percent in Dec.
01/05/2009
Huge rebates and zero-percent loans couldn't overcome economic uncertainty as U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, capping a dismal year that saw sales free-fall by 2.9 million vehicles from 2007. (8 h ago)

• Monaco Hires Advisor to Explore Alternat... Monaco Hires Advisor to Explore Alternatives
01/05/2009
Monaco Coach Corp. announced today that it has engaged Imperial Capital LLC as a financial advisor to assist the company with its evaluation of strategic alternatives. (12 h ago)

• December Auto Sales: Volkswagen December Auto Sales: Volkswagen
01/05/2009
Volkswagen of America Inc. said Monday that December U.S. sales of its namesake brand vehicles fell on steep drops in demand for nearly all of its models. (17 h ago)

• Japan races to build a zero-emission car Japan races to build a zero-emission car
01/05/2009
As mass-produced electric cars come closer to reality, their makers are trying to polish the image of what experts say could be a hard sell in the current recession. (21 h ago)

• Honda and Toyota lead decline in vehicle... Honda and Toyota lead decline in vehicle sales
01/05/2009
Tokyo: Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., Japan's two biggest carmakers, led a drop in the country's auto sales last month as a recession cut wages and crippled consumer demand. (1 d ago)

• Ssangyong Motor workers vote on strike Ssangyong Motor workers vote on strike
01/05/2009
Unionized workers at Ssangyong Motor began voting Monday on whether to strike if management demands massive job cuts as part of a restructuring of the ailing South Korean automaker. (1 d ago)

• Auto industry in U.S. still coming to gr... Auto industry in U.S. still coming to grips with the damage of 2008
01/04/2009
DETROIT : Carmakers will close out one of the most tumultuous and miserable years in their history Monday when they report what is certain to be another dreadful batch of monthly sales figures. (1 d ago)

• Stocks to Watch: Stocks in focus for Mon... Stocks to Watch: Stocks in focus for Monday
01/04/2009
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday's session are Mosaic, Apple, General Motors and Ford. (1 d ago)

• Toyota to hold factory plans Toyota to hold factory plans
01/04/2009
TOYOTA Motor Corp, the world's biggest automaker, will freeze plans to build new factories in Thailand and Russia due to sluggish demand worldwide, Japan's Sankei newspaper reported on Saturday. (1 d ago)

• Why Obama's green jobs plan might work Why Obama's green jobs plan might work
01/04/2009
Reporting from Hemlock, Mich. -- While Detroit's automakers struggle to rebuild their sputtering operations, the key to jump-starting Michigan's economy may lie 80 miles northwest of the Motor City. (1 d ago)

• Cadillac unveils sleeker SRX before Detr... Cadillac unveils sleeker SRX before Detroit show
01/04/2009
This image provided by General Motors shows the 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicle. (2 d ago)

• Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Contract to ... Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Contract to Provide Replacement Defense Vehicle Parts
01/04/2009
Oshkosh Corporation announced today that Oshkosh Defense has been awarded a sole source contract with the Defense Logistics Agency to provide replacement parts for medium and heavy tactical vehicles. (2 d ago)

• Glint of hope for auto industry? Glint of hope for auto industry?
01/03/2009
Despite dire auto sales predictions for 2009 -- some analysts are forecasting the worst year in more than two decades -- there are glimmers of hope that the market might begin stabilizing after a tough first ... (2 d ago)

• BorgWarner says shareholders should reje... BorgWarner says shareholders should reject TRC Capital offer for 2.5 million shares
01/03/2009
Automotive supplier BorgWarner Inc. said Friday it has received a mini-tender offer from TRC Capital Corp., and urged its shareholders not to sell their stock to the firm at a discount. (2 d ago)

• Hyundai Teams with Walkaway Usa to Offer... Hyundai Teams with Walkaway Usa to Offer Consumers One-of-a-Kind Vehicle Return Program
01/03/2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. , Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced today an agreement with WALKAWAY USA, LLC to offer consumers unique financial protection in this uncertain economic environment ... (2 d ago)

• Ford, BorgWarner, Wynn, Conn's are big m... Ford, BorgWarner, Wynn, Conn's are big movers
01/03/2009
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Ford Motor Co., up 17 cents at $2.46 The automaker predicted industry car and truck sales ... (2 d ago)

• GM credit gets boost in rescue GM credit gets boost in rescue
01/03/2009
Easier auto loans for more people. The struggling financing arm of General Motors Corp., rescued by $5 billion in federal aid on Monday, plans to use some of the money to make cars and trucks more affordable to ... (3 d ago)

• Sixth Straight Sales Record for Suzuki A... Sixth Straight Sales Record for Suzuki Australia
01/05/2009
Sixth Straight Sales Record for Suzuki Australia Advertisement: MMO Currency MMO Street sells WoW Gold, Lord of the Rings Gold, Final Fantasy XI Gil and much much more at the lowest prices you will find! Visit MMO Street (9 h ago)

• Subaru Australia Sails Past 11th Record Subaru Australia Sails Past 11th Record
01/05/2009
Subaru Australia Sails Past 11th Record (9 h ago)

• Poll On Motorists' Attitudes to Speed Li... Poll On Motorists' Attitudes to Speed Limits Shows Credibility Gap
01/05/2009
Poll On Motorists' Attitudes to Speed Limits Shows Credibility Gap (9 h ago)

• Mitsubishi Australia Reports Over Five P... Mitsubishi Australia Reports Over Five Per Cent Growth in Imported Sales During 2008
01/05/2009
Mitsubishi Australia Reports Over Five Per Cent Growth in Imported Sales During 2008 (9 h ago)

• New Suzuki Wins its First COTY Award New Suzuki Wins its First COTY Award
01/05/2009
New Suzuki Wins its First COTY Award (9 h ago)

• Automakers Fear a New Normal of Low Sale... Automakers Fear a New Normal of Low Sales
01/05/2009
The across-the-board decline in car sales is certain to put more pressure on the fragile finances of manufacturers. (8 h ago)

• Behind the Wheel | 2009 Toyota Venza: Hi... Behind the Wheel | 2009 Toyota Venza: High-End Nest for Pampered Empty Nesters
01/05/2009
Toyota customers seeking a fresh-feeling blend of style, comfort and practicality may find the Venza was worth the wait. (18 h ago)

• Auto Industry Still Coming to Grips With... Auto Industry Still Coming to Grips With the Damage of 2008
01/05/2009
Each of the six largest automakers, including foreign and domestic brands, is expected to say that its sales in the United States fell at least 30 percent in December. (20 h ago)

• Left in Limbo as Dealers Fail Left in Limbo as Dealers Fail
01/03/2009
Over the last year many consumers have experienced problems with defunct car dealerships. (2 d ago)

• Auto Ego | Mercedes-Benz 300D: He’s in I... Auto Ego | Mercedes-Benz 300D: He’s in It for the Long Run
01/03/2009
Renowned for their durability, the big Mercedes diesels built from the mid-1970s to the mid-’80s have made Tom Cucciniello a true aficionado. (2 d ago)

• Hyundai: Can’t make payments? Just retur... Hyundai: Can’t make payments? Just return it
01/05/2009
Can't make the payments on that new car you just bought? No problem — just return it free of charge. (13 h ago)

• Major automakers report U.S. sales plung... Major automakers report U.S. sales plunge
01/05/2009
Huge rebates and zero-percent loans couldn’t overcome economic uncertainty as U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, capping a dismal year. (14 h ago)

• Cadillac unveils new SRX before Detroit ... Cadillac unveils new SRX before Detroit show
01/04/2009
General Motors Corp. is counting on the 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicle to lure luxury car buyers with new design and performance features. (1 d ago)

• Auto sales in U.S. fall 18% in... Auto sales in U.S. fall 18% in 2008
01/06/2009
Year-end figures from the top carmakers show steep declines, for the industry's worst showing since 1992. Chrysler's sales are down 30%. For automakers, the end of a miserable 2008 couldn't have come soon enough. Unfortunately for them, 2009 is likely to be worse. (7 h ago)

• Hyundai's economic stimulus pa... Hyundai's economic stimulus package
01/05/2009
Hyundai said that people who finance or lease a new Hyundai during the next 12 months can return the car if they experience an involuntary loss of income within one year of the purchase date. (14 h ago)

• Uncle Leaves Dusty Garage to Nieces and ... Uncle Leaves Dusty Garage to Nieces and Nephews. Guess What They Discovered?
01/05/2009
Just when I think all the world's "barn finds" have been found (or the barns converted for trendy living spaces), along comes another one. Yet few, if any, were as spectacular as what... (1 d ago)