GM and Chrysler 'in merger talks'

Fresh troubles for US car giants
US carmakers GM, Ford and Chrysler all report August sales figures well below 2007 levels, as tough times continue for the motor industry.

US car firms ask for $25bn aid
The bosses of the three biggest US carmakers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, ask Congress for a $25bn bail-out.

Hard-up GM to sell Suzuki stake
Struggling General Motors is selling its 3% stake in the Japanese carmaker Suzuki for $230m (£156m) to raise cash.

GM shares decline to 60-year low
Shares in US car group General Motors close at a 60-year low after the struggling firm is hit by a broker downgrade.

GM eyes return to profit in 2010
General Motors hopes the car company will start making money again in 2010, a top executive at the firm says.