http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:43:18 -0700 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:41:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Ford-could-emerge-as-the-last-domestic-automaker-standing?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Found on Road Dead. Fix Or Repair Daily. Factory Ordered Road Disaster. Four Old Rusted Doors. These are among the myriad of negative interpretations of the F.O.R.D. acronym. There was a time when such descriptions were well-deserved but th... Opinion Auto Industry Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:41:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Ford-could-emerge-as-the-last-domestic-automaker-standing?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m3d11-DC-to-kickoff-Audi-Q5-Driving-Experience-Tour-April-3rd?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Building on the positive momentum of robust 2009 sales, Audi is pounding the pavement to get more of its products in front of potential buyers. Today, the automaker announced that Washington DC will be the kick-off city for the Audi Ex... Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:27:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m3d11-DC-to-kickoff-Audi-Q5-Driving-Experience-Tour-April-3rd?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m3d4-February-auto-sales-plummet-auto-parts-sales-see-boom?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Yesterday, the major automakers delivered sales figures for the month of February. Not that anyone thought the numbers would be rosy, but following the trend of most economic news nowadays, they were far worse than expected. Some analysts progno... News Auto Industry Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:27:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m3d4-February-auto-sales-plummet-auto-parts-sales-see-boom?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Plugin-electric-Chevrolet-Volt-to-go-on-sale-first-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner The Washington Post is reporting that Washington, D.C. will be among the first metropolitan areas in the U.S. to receive the Chevrolet Volt when it hits showrooms in late 2010, this according to GM North American President Ed Peper. Washing... News Cars Auto Industry Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:31:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Plugin-electric-Chevrolet-Volt-to-go-on-sale-first-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d22-2009-auto-show-calendar-gears-up-under-cloud-of-uncertainty?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Last week, the U.S. auto industry received a $17 billion stocking stuffer from Uncle Sam. The money will help, but it could soon turn into a lump of coal if a rapid turnaround is not realized at GM and Chrysler.The auto industry is in for a roug... News Cars Auto Industry Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:46:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d22-2009-auto-show-calendar-gears-up-under-cloud-of-uncertainty?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Video-Bush-Auto-Bailout-Announcement?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner View MSNBC.com's video of President Bush's announcement of the White House Auto rescue package.For more info on the auto bailout, visit MSNBC.comREAD MORE: Will Bush auto bailout be another ineffective economic rescue tool?.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px... News Auto Industry Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:20:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Video-Bush-Auto-Bailout-Announcement?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Will-Bush-auto-bailout-be-another-ineffective-economic-rescue-tool?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner This morning, President Bush revealed plans for a comprehensive rescue package for the ailing domestic automobile industry. As DC Car Examiner Brady Holt reported , nearly $17 ½ million dollars of the recently approved Troubled Asset Reli... News Opinion Auto Industry Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:57:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Will-Bush-auto-bailout-be-another-ineffective-economic-rescue-tool?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Slideshow-buy-Nicholas-Cages-1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-collector-car?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Finances are tight for everyone nowadays. But if you've watched Speed Channel's coverage of classic car auctions like Mechem and the famed Barrett-Jackson, it's clear somebody's still got a few bucks to burn.Classic car collectors are a rar... Car reviews and media Cars Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:14:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Slideshow-buy-Nicholas-Cages-1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-collector-car?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Report-GM--Chrysler-merger-talks-on-again?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Around 6:30am this morning, a report on the News4 today ticker claimed that merger talks between GM and Chrysler had started up again.The report was likely pulled from a story in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal which signaled that the prop... News Opinion Auto Industry Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:43:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Report-GM--Chrysler-merger-talks-on-again?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Opinion-directtoconsumer-car-sales-would-help-Big-Three-save-consumers-money?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner This morning, MSNBC.com’s Roland James explored the history of the Big Three's vast dealer network. It is widely agreed that effective management of this network – including closures and consolidation moving forward– is a key h... Opinion Auto Industry Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:33:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Opinion-directtoconsumer-car-sales-would-help-Big-Three-save-consumers-money?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Is-an-auto-bailout-throwing-good-money-after-bad?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner A reader of my column recently responded to my post, "How will Wall Street react to failed auto bailout". He was vehement in his belief that the proposed, approved, failed and now in-limbo domestic auto aid package amounted to little more t... Opinion Auto Industry Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:13:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Is-an-auto-bailout-throwing-good-money-after-bad?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Fed-cuts-key-interest-rate-auto-loan-rates-will-likely-be-affected?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner In an unexpected move this afternoon, the Federal Reserve cut the Federal funds rate to between zero and .25 percent. The rate which governs overnight loans between banks, had stood at 1 percent and most expected the Fed to cut it by no more tha... News Auto Industry Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:21:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Fed-cuts-key-interest-rate-auto-loan-rates-will-likely-be-affected?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Poll-More-than-half-of-Americans-unsupportive-of-auto-bailout?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner A Washington Post ABC News poll released today showed that 55 percent of Americans overall oppose federal aid to domestic automakers. According to the poll, nearly 75% of Americans believe Ford, GM and Chrysler’s troubles are the result of... News Opinion Auto Industry Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:50:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Poll-More-than-half-of-Americans-unsupportive-of-auto-bailout?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Chinese-automaker-beats-GM-Toyota-first-to-market-with-dualmode-electric-car?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner   In the latest sign of China’s growing strength in the global automotive arena, Shenzhen-based automaker BYD Co. launched the world’s first commercial dual-mode electric car yesterday, the company reported yesterday. The $22,00... News Car reviews and media Cars Auto Industry Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:49:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Chinese-automaker-beats-GM-Toyota-first-to-market-with-dualmode-electric-car?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Fuelefficient-Ford-the-US-needs-now-is-still-two-years-away?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner  After only two months on the European market, the Ford Fiesta is already giving its parent company to smile about.A sporty subcompact that will pioneer Ford’s new global small car platform, the Fiesta was Europe’s second-best sellin... News Car reviews and media Cars Auto Industry Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:43:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Fuelefficient-Ford-the-US-needs-now-is-still-two-years-away?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Blind-brand-loyalty-How-the-US-auto-industry-got-where-it-is-in-the-first-place?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner In today’s Autoblog, Chris Shunk reported that incidents of vandalism against foriegn-made autos have increased in recent weeks, the likely result of the threatened position the Big three find themselves in. The greater Detroit region has ... News Opinion Auto Industry Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:51:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Blind-brand-loyalty-How-the-US-auto-industry-got-where-it-is-in-the-first-place?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d15-How-will-Wall-Street-react-today-to-failed-auto-bailout?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Its Monday December 14th, 2008. Christmas is just over a week away and 2009 is right around the corner. Judging from the mall crowds this weekend, consumers are opening up their wallets, if only slightly. But one group that apparently wont be on the ... News Auto Industry Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:42:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d15-How-will-Wall-Street-react-today-to-failed-auto-bailout?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Senator-and-Hall-of-Fame-pitchers-apperance-nixed-after-voting-down-auto-bailout-bill?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner Despite being home to the NFL's lowly Lions, Detroit is a loyal and hearty sports town. The Pistons are a perennial NBA powerhouse and the Red Wings are consistently one of the NHL’s best teams. One of Detroit's great sports heroes is... News Auto Industry Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:34:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Senator-and-Hall-of-Fame-pitchers-apperance-nixed-after-voting-down-auto-bailout-bill?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Redesigned-2010-Toyota-Prius-to-debut-at-North-American-International-Auto-Show?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner The long-awaited all-new 2010 Toyota Prius will be introduced at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota annonced yesterday.Photos of the purported redesigned Prius had been leaked earlier this year and were published b... News Car reviews and media Cars Auto Industry Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:56:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Redesigned-2010-Toyota-Prius-to-debut-at-North-American-International-Auto-Show?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d12-Audi-earns-recommended-status-for-A8-A3-A5-and-Q7-from-Consumer-Guide?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner  Audi continues to earn praise from the automotive community. First, the A8 was a named amongst NADAguide.com’s top 5 luxury cars. Today, four of its models were recognized as top vehicles by Consumer Guide Automotive.The Audi A5 coup... Car reviews and media Cars Auto Industry Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:08:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1524-DC-Auto-Examiner~y2008m12d12-Audi-earns-recommended-status-for-A8-A3-A5-and-Q7-from-Consumer-Guide?cid=exrss-DC-Auto-Examiner