2008

2008

Jun. 24, 2009

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World’s Auto Makers Slammed by Financial Crisis in 2008 1

In nearly every market at some point in 2008, vehicle manufacturers faced a similar problem: a dearth of buyers either holding tight to their cash as a hedge against possible job loss or unable to obtain loans from banks fearful of collapse....More
Jun. 24, 2009

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U.S. Market, Auto Makers Hammered by 2008 Financial Crisis

American consumers, hammered by a financial crisis and recession, bought far fewer vehicles in 2008, cutting the rug from under more than 1,000 dealers as well as Chrysler and GM....More
Apr. 16, 2009

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CAW at Center of Canadian Industry Crisis

The GM-CAW pact was the first domino to fall in a game with no winners. And as sales spiraled downward, culminating in a 21.2% fourth-quarter plunge, auto makers shredded their production plans....More
Mar. 23, 2009

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2008 Worst of Times for U.S. Trucking Industry

Soaring diesel fuel prices amid a continued weakness in freight volume made 2008 one of the worst years ever for the U.S. trucking industry, with little relief seen in 2009....More
Feb. 10, 2009

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Mexico’s Auto Industry Weathers Tumultuous 2008

Despite the global economic slowdown, auto maker and supplier investment in the region came fast and furious last year....More
Feb. 3, 2009

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Global Crisis Catches Up With Europe in Year’s Second Half

Europe’s sales slump will continue in 2009, as one forecaster calls for sales to hit a 26-year low this year....More
Feb. 2, 2009

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Brazil Holds Course Through Winds of Change

No stranger to adversity, auto makers and suppliers turned their sheets to the wind, hoping to steer through the storm with the least amount of damage. But the market turned in a flash....More
Jan. 14, 2009

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Reporter’s Notebook: Fit to Print, or Not

Ward’s writers pass along the buzz at this week’s 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit....More
Dec. 30, 2008

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Chrysler Pulls Out All Stops in 2008

A survey of headline-grabbing developments shows the auto maker garnered more than its share of ink in 2008....More
Dec. 24, 2008

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Global New-Vehicle Market Collapse Pulls Down Toyota

Fallout from the global economic crisis ripples around the world and causes Japan’s No.1 auto maker to take unprecedented steps, including slashing production at plants worldwide....More

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World’s Auto Makers Slammed by Financial Crisis in 2008 1

U.S. Market, Auto Makers Hammered by 2008 Financial Crisis

CAW at Center of Canadian Industry Crisis

2008 Worst of Times for U.S. Trucking Industry

Mexico’s Auto Industry Weathers Tumultuous 2008

Global Crisis Catches Up With Europe in Year’s Second Half

Brazil Holds Course Through Winds of Change

Reporter’s Notebook: Fit to Print, or Not

Chrysler Pulls Out All Stops in 2008

Global New-Vehicle Market Collapse Pulls Down Toyota

Interest in autonomous vehicles continues to grow, but technical, legal, regulatory and cost hurdles remain. When will true driverless cars reach the U.S. market?

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