Auto Industry

GM Ending Production of Saturn Brand

General Motors Co. said it would end production of the 19-year old Saturn brand after Michigan's Penske Automotive Group Inc. ended talks on rescuing the car.


Toyota Warns of Serious Floor-Mat Hazard

Tokyo-based Toyota Motor Corp. told owners of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to remove floor mats that could cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck.


How Long Can Germany Keep Auto Jobs?

The recession has caused a dent in global auto sales, but German automakers have avoided mass layoffs. In part, that's because the German government subsidizes workers whose hours have been trimmed through a program called Kurzarbeit, or "short work." A successful cash-for-clunkers program, which has just finished, also sheltered the industry.


GM 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Explained

The General Motors "60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee" will be in effect until November 30th, 2009. Consumers who purchase a Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, or Buick vehicle (note Saab, Hummer, Pontiac, and Saturn are not included) will have the option of returning it if not 100% satisfied. Lack of satisfaction is up to the consumer to define, though there are several key limitations put in place by the program for returning the car. We'll use some consumer-friendly bullets to outline them.


2009 IIHS Top Safety Picks: Midsize SUVs

Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has the pleasure of crashing some of the newest vehicles money can buy. And we do mean pleasure, as they take great pride in using these crash tests to steer people towards the safest of vehicles. This gallery focuses on the 2009 Top Safety Picks in the midsize category of SUVs.


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