Auto Legend Iacocca Backs Romney In Ohio Car Wars
As the presidential race zeroes in on Ohio, and the auto industry gets renewed focus in the all-important swing state, Mitt Romney's campaign is touting the backing of former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca...
View ArticleRape Comment Hangs Over Senate Race In Indiana
Republicans are hoping to gain control of the U.S. Senate. The path toward victory had Indiana solidly on their side. That was, until Indiana's treasurer Richard Mourdock beat longtime Sen. Richard...
View ArticleIndiana Flips From A Blue State To A Red One
Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Now, four years ago, the most surprising state on the electoral map was Indiana. That Republican-leaning state went for President Obama. Last night, Indiana returned to...
View ArticleDistracted Driving: We're All Guilty, So What Should We Do About It?
One of the most dangerous things you can do behind the wheel of your car is text or check your email. Texting and driving is illegal in 39 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and...
View ArticleTesla Revived The Electric Car, But Can It Sell It?
The American auto industry has a new darling, but it doesn't come from the Big Three or even Motor City.
View ArticleOn Thanksgiving, Stores Serve Up A Side Of Shopping
Gray Thursday may become the new Black Friday. Many big retailers have moved up the beginning of their shopping season, traditionally the Friday after Thanksgiving, to Thursday evening.Brick-and-mortar...
View ArticleMore Shopping? Small Retailers Want Your Business
Jammed between Gray Thursday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday is yet another day devoted to shopping: Small Business Saturday.Wallets are expected to open yet again on Saturday — this time for...
View ArticleThe 'Not Too Crazy' Pulls Ahead In Car Race
Once upon a time when a car company introduced a new car, it was a new new car.But at this year's L.A. Auto Show, you won't see any revolutionary new rides — at least not on the outside. You'll find...
View ArticleAAA Says New Ethanol-Gas Blend Could Hurt Cars
AAA has warned against potential damage that a new blend of gasoline could do to some engines. And the warning has started a fight over renewable fuels and the future of what we put in our gas...
View ArticleRight-To-Work Measure Expected To Pass In Michigan
Michigan's Legislature is expected to pass legislation Tuesday that would bar contracts requiring employees to pay union dues as a condition of employment. The proposed right-to-work law has infuriated...
View ArticleNew Car Features May Keep Older Drivers Out Of The Big Yellow Taxi
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View ArticleDetroit Three Look To Revive Their Luxury Brands
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View ArticleWith Redesigned Corvette, GM Ushers In New Era Of American Muscle Car
This week, the sleek, speedy Chevy Corvette turns 60 years old. In the increasingly competitive auto business, where few cars make it past their teens, that makes it nearly ancient.General Motors,...
View ArticleBump On The Road For Driverless Cars Isn't Technology, It's You
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View ArticleFrom Chicago to D.C., Hometown Supporters Welcome Obama Back
For President Obama's first inauguration, Rep. Danny Davis of Illinois organized a group of more than 700 people — on 10 buses — to make the journey from Chicago to Washington, D.C.Last time, one of...
View ArticleBeyond Portlandia: Subaru Drives For America's Heartland
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View ArticleWhy Buying A Car Never Changes
"Buying a car sucks," Scott Painter says. "It's something that most consumers fear."Back in the '90s, Painter started a company to try to change this. "The name of the company was Cars Direct," he...
View ArticleAs Construction Picks Up, American Truck Makers Race
Economists look at many tea leaves as they try to determine the health of the economy. One of the most important surrounds vehicle sales, and more specifically pickup truck sales, which are tied to the...
View ArticleGM's Archive Offers Glimpse Of Its Past And Future
After more than 100 years of ups and downs, General Motors has a lot of history. Most of GM's history is in the form of cars — hundreds of actual individual cars. The company tries to keep at least two...
View ArticleExamining Dual Trends In The Economy
Transcript RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Good morning, I'm Renee Montagne.DAVID GREENE, HOST: And I'm David Greene.The U.S. economy has been so good at sending mixed...
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