automakers

Auto Sales Figures Can't Outshine Construction Data

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 03/02/2011 - 3:00am

GM, Toyota, and Nissan all saw sales booms last month. GM sales were up 46 percent. Ford and Chrysler sales were also up, but not by as much.

Automakers helped manufacturing remain strong. But can Detroit help lead a comeback to other sectors of the economy like housing?

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German Prosecutors Raid Porsche Headquarters

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 08/21/2009 - 5:25am

Federal prosecutors in Germany were searching for evidence that the luxury carmaker manipulated the market in its failed bid to acquire Volkswagen.

It's the latest twist in the battle between the rival automakers who have been trying to take each other over.

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