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Auto News - Latest News in the Automobile Industry - TheStreet

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Automotive companies have become a political football in recent years with government dollars and incentives lending support to one of the largest contributors to U.S. manufacturing. In the articles below, you will find automotive news coverage with a focus on new car sales, autoworkers' union contract negotiations, expansion into overseas markets and overall trends in the automotive industry.

Additionally, you'll find consumer-focused coverage of auto companies -- including bestselling- and top-rated cars, car and truck recalls and interviews with CEOs -- which, in time, may impact the price of auto shares and the perception of the automotive industry as a whole.


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Automotive News Today

Chrysler to Lead December Sales Gains, as Ford Begins F150 Rollout

By Ted Reed
Chrysler is expected to cap a successful year with a 20% sales gain in December, as overall auto sales are projected to rise about 10% for the month.
12/30/14 7:20AM

GM, the Teflon Company Run by a Safety-Loving Mom

By Ted Reed
GM had a bad day Monday, as bad news poured out of Detroit. But on Tuesday it seems investors and consumers had shrugged it all off.
7/1/14 12:52PM

GM Surprises With 1% Sales Gain in June but Ford Sales Drop 6%

By Ted Reed
Ford and GM had been projected to lose sales in June, which had two fewer selling days than a year earlier. But GM beat forecasts.
7/1/14 9:56AM

GM Shares Flat After Defect Compensation Plan Is Revealed

By Ted Reed
GM has 'no ceiling' to what it will pay out to victims of crashes related to faulty ignition switches, a compensation expert declares.
6/30/14 11:36AM

Ford and GM Sales Decline as May Steals Days from June

By Ted Reed
Ford and GM are expected to show June sales declines, a result of fewer June selling days, Ford move to new truck and continued GM problems.
6/30/14 6:50AM

GM CEO Mary Barra Moves to Take Command

By Ted Reed
GM CEO Mary Barra moves ahead as a leader Thursday, speaking to employees and reporters and declaring 'contact me directly' if safety issues are not addressed.
6/5/14 1:10PM

May Auto Sales Soar - Just Don't Expect the Same in June

By Ted Reed
Auto sales in May rise about 10% and the selling rate is the highest in seven years. But the weekend gained in May was lost to June.
6/3/14 11:46AM

GM, Ford Sales Jump in May as Automakers Roll Past Estimates

By Ted Reed
GM sales seemed to shrug off the automaker's millions of recalls as the auto industry benefited from a May with five weekends.
6/3/14 9:50AM

GM Shares Rise After It Agrees to $35M Fine for Ignition Switch Defect

By Ted Reed
GM agrees to a settlement with federal regulators over the ignition switch defect.
5/16/14 11:44AM

GM's Proactive Recalls Are a 'Double-Edged Sword,' Analyst Says

By Ted Reed
GM shares fall Thursday as the automaker recalls nearly 3 million more vehicles, bringing the year's global total to 12.8 million.
5/15/14 1:41PM

Most Popular Cars

Why You Should Buy a Used Car on Christmas Eve

By Jason Notte
Used car prices are falling after hurricane-driven demand inflated them in the fall. Those discounts and dealers' holiday schedules make the holiday season a wonderful time for deals.
12/20/17 3:52PM

15 Affordable Cars That All Parents Must Consider Buying for Their Kids

By Jason Notte
There are cheap cars for everyone from college kids to new empty nesters.
9/10/17 3:00PM

Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Make Used Car Buying Easier... Sometimes

By Jason Notte
Certified pre-owned vehicles introduced inspections and warranties to used-car sales, but they don't help buyers who can't afford them or won't read the fine print.
11/30/16 12:25PM

Leasing a Car Beats Buying in Only One Instance

By Jason Notte
Unless you hate paying for maintenance, selling a car or riding around in something less than new for too long, just buy the car already.
9/22/16 10:19AM

10 States That Jack Up Your Auto Insurance Just For Driving

By Jason Notte
California tops the list, but only because it won't let insurance companies outright discriminate against you based on your job or credit score.
9/17/16 11:00AM

3 Hidden Car Costs That Every College Grad (And First-Time Buyer) Should Know

By Jason Notte
A car's sticker price doesn't tell the whole story, especially when financing costs alone can tack on thousands to a vehicle's costs over the years.
9/6/16 9:16AM

What Is Your Volkswagen Buyback Really Worth?

By Jason Notte
Volkswagen and the U.S. government are hammering out a plan to reimburse drivers for diesel vehicles with faulty emissions, but the drama has already depreciated their value.
8/2/16 5:29PM

This Is What College Graduates' Cars Actually Look Like

By Jason Notte
Laden with student loan debt, unsure of the cost of vehicle ownership and drawn to cities with public transit, college graduates aren't looking for the sweetest ride they can buy.
5/15/16 1:40PM

Here's What College Graduates' Cars Actually Look Like

By Jason Notte
Laden with student loan debt, unsure of the cost of vehicle ownership and drawn to cities with public transit, college graduates aren't looking for the sweetest ride they can buy.
5/11/16 5:02PM

How One Infraction Can Wreck Your Auto Insurance

By Jason Notte
Failure to wear a seat belt may be the last 'minor' moving violation, as just about anything else will add at least 20% to your insurance premiums.
5/7/16 1:00PM

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