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GM through the years in pictures

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The rise, fall and most hope the rebirth of GM is chronicled in a unique interactive time-line with many photos, news articles and even a video clip of some of the most critical stages of this company’s history- starting in 1908 and through this turbulent year. (Multi-Media)

Well-known and respected Ford dealer dead from apparent suicide

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Yet another victim of the multi-year automotive recession

NY Times article comments on the importance of autos to the nation’s economy

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

While some would say the article is overly negative about whether or not cars can return to being 3 percent of the GDP – there are also statistical nuggets contained in the article that offer hope for 2010

Dealership’s customer hits large owl with his pickup and continues on to work with owl trapped behind the grill

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Great Horned Owl survives 125 miles at up to 75 mph and 8 hours in his plastic prison- ultimately rescued by staff at Andersons GM

Obituary: Francis E. Napleton, 1925-2009: Expanded on father's auto dealership to build dealer group

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

At one time, the Napleton Auto Group controlled 57 franchises

Is the El Camino really the ugliest car built in the last 50 years? Dueling websites fight over the list

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Business Week and Jalopnik argue over which cars make the cut

Customers want Ford to explain its decision to close local dealership

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Customers rallied in support of their local Ford dealer after the store was shut down by the factory

Mercedes store in lose-lose position after accusations of racism

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

What’s the best response to charges like this?

NADA’s Economist calls Edmunds’ Numbers “fundamentally flawed”

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Edmunds estimated the cost of the Clunker program at $24,000 per vehicle; NADA says the number is more like $4,600

Exotic non-factory rebate program backfires on Illinois Chevy dealer

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A third-party rebate company promised one couple $4,000, but they had to wait 4½ years to collect. Company closes down and leaves consumer nightmare for dealer.