President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control over the auto industry Monday, rejecting turnaround plans from General Motors and Chrysler and raising the prospect of controlled bankruptcy for either ailing auto giant. ...more

March 30, 2009

General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner will step down immediately at the request of the White House, administration officials said Sunday. The news comes as President Obama prepares to unveil additional restructuring efforts designed to save the domestic auto industry. ...more

March 29, 2009

Auto workers are not the blame for the problems of the domestic auto industry, says Kraig Kircher of Holiday. ...more

January 3, 2009

Consumers are enjoying the lowest retail gasoline prices in years, a welcome ray of light in an ever-darkening economic picture. ...more

December 21, 2008

Detroit's Big Three automakers pleaded with Congress on Tuesday for a $25 billion lifeline to save the once-proud titans of U.S. industry, warning of a national economic catastrophe should they collapse. ...more

November 18, 2008

Glitz, gleam and endless oohs and ahhs are expected from displays at the North American International Auto Show. ...more

January 12, 2008

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said Saturday that he favors more seasonal visas to foreign workers in industries such as agriculture and tourism. ...more

October 14, 2007