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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will direct federal regulators today to move swiftly on an application by California and 13 other states to set strict automobile emissions and fuel efficiency standards, two administration officials said Sunday evening.
Most people would agree that the domestic manufacturers — General Motors, Chrysler and Ford — have too many franchised dealers.
» Read More...Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor is mulling the introduction of its iQ micro car in the US, according to the company's senior vice president for US operations, Don Esmond. » Read More...
Italian auto maker Fiat has put 800 workers at its Betim plant in Brazil on leave for 10 days in a bid to reduce inventory build-up, while struggling US car maker General Motors has decided to extend the paid leave for 1,633 short-term workers at its Sao Paolo plant. » Read More...
Japanese auto maker Toyota has claimed the position of the world's largest car maker from General Motors by selling 8.97 million vehicles in 2008, compared to the 8.35 million units sold by the US auto company during the same period. » Read More...
The Detroit auto show is the nation's most prestigious automotive extravaganza, but this year's show is shaping up to be a more subdued event, with fewer big-name automakers hosting press conferences and unveiling vehicles. That's not surprising when you consider the challenging times facing the auto industry, but even so a number of significant new and redesigned models are slated to appear in Detroit in January. Here's a rundown on what to expect at the show. Be sure to visit our blog, KickingTires, for continual updates leading up to Cars.com's live show coverage, which begins Sunday, Jan. 11.
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