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Bottom Line: 2008 Car/Truck Sales Probably Worst Since 1974

Steve Parker | Posted 01.03.2009 | Business

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The only other time the industry has seen a 3-million (or more) unit plunge was following the 1974 oil shortage.

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Detroit Drives to DC and Dr. Deming Invents Japan

Steve Parker | Posted 12.06.2008 | Business

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We've had enough threats from our sworn enemies -- we don't need them from Detroit executives. These CEOs and their boards of directors must go, whether by car or jet or skateboard, they must go.

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Europe's, China's carmakers ask for help; Waxman wins key Congressional post

Steve Parker | Posted 11.22.2008 | Business

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In a major win for all consumers, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Thursday to put Rep. Henry Waxman of California in charge of a key p...

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GM/Chrysler Merger - 70,000 Idled

Steve Parker | Posted 10.30.2008 | Business

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It wasn't hard to predict the demise of the "Hemi hybrid," but the end came a lot faster than expected. They should have given them a full year of production before, literally, pulling the plug.

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EPA's 2009 Top Ten; Dodge's Hemi Hybrids Tout mpg; New Corvette "on Indefinite Hold"

Steve Parker | Posted 10.19.2008 | Green

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How serious are the problems facing the Detroit Three? This serious: General Motors' Chevrolet Division has put the next-generation Corvette, the C7, on indefinite hold.

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