Rob Sturtz
Rob Sturtz is an automotive expert at RepairPal, the leading online source of auto repair resources and estimates. With many ASE Master certified mechanics on staff who have decades of experience, RepairPal knows all the fine points of car repair.
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Porsche increased its stake in Volkswagen to nearly 43%, driving up Volkswagen's stock price and causing billions to be lost by hedge funds. With so many automotive mergers, don't you wonder what sort of influence Porsche may have on the "People's Car"? While these companies have very different markets, there may be some unusual economies of scale.
Porsche increased its stake in Volkswagen to nearly 43%, driving up Volkswagen's stock price and causing billions to be lost by hedge funds. With so many automotive mergers, don't you wonder what sort of influence Porsche may have on the "People's Car"? While these companies have very different markets, there may be some unusual economies of scale.
While some automakers seem to be getting ready for a firesale, Nissan is busy shrinking engines and price tags. Nissan is coming out with a Versa just 10 bucks shy of $10,000 ($10,685 including shipping).
While some automakers seem to be getting ready for a firesale, Nissan is busy shrinking engines and price tags. Nissan is coming out with a Versa just 10 bucks shy of $10,000 ($10,685 including shipping).
Detroit auto giants General Motors and Ford each posted their October sales numbers today and they aren't pretty. According to MarketWatch, GM posted a 45% decline in October sales, blamed mostly by the credit crisis.
Detroit auto giants General Motors and Ford each posted their October sales numbers today and they aren't pretty. According to MarketWatch, GM posted a 45% decline in October sales, blamed mostly by the credit crisis.
A Tesla Roadster, driven by Tesla's Director of Sales, was wrecked in a demonstration gone wrong. He took a turn at 100MPH on a wet road with low visibility and lost control.
A Tesla Roadster, driven by Tesla's Director of Sales, was wrecked in a demonstration gone wrong. He took a turn at 100MPH on a wet road with low visibility and lost control.
Today President-Elect Barack Obama hosted his first press conference since being elected. He made the following comments about his plans for the US auto industry: "The news coming out of the auto industry this week reminds us of the hardship it faces -- hardship that goes far beyond individual auto companies to the countless suppliers, small businesses and communities throughout our nation who depend on a vibrant American auto industry.
Today President-Elect Barack Obama hosted his first press conference since being elected. He made the following comments about his plans for the US auto industry: "The news coming out of the auto industry this week reminds us of the hardship it faces -- hardship that goes far beyond individual auto companies to the countless suppliers, small businesses and communities throughout our nation who depend on a vibrant American auto industry.
California Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed increasing state sales tax 1.5% from 7.
California Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed increasing state sales tax 1.5% from 7.
While Ford continues to plead for a government bailout, there is some nice news coming out of the company too. They have unveiled the 2010 Mustang.
While Ford continues to plead for a government bailout, there is some nice news coming out of the company too. They have unveiled the 2010 Mustang.
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Pictures have started to surface of the 2010 Porsche Panamera sedan and it definiitely shows its Porsche DNA. The standard Panamera S is fitted with 400hp 4.
Pictures have started to surface of the 2010 Porsche Panamera sedan and it definiitely shows its Porsche DNA. The standard Panamera S is fitted with 400hp 4.
It's been just two weeks since Ford, GM and Chrysler asked Congress for $25 billion and now it's gone up to $34 billion. The new number breaks down as a $9 billion loan to Ford, a $7 billion loan to Chrysler and a $18 billion loan to GM.
It's been just two weeks since Ford, GM and Chrysler asked Congress for $25 billion and now it's gone up to $34 billion. The new number breaks down as a $9 billion loan to Ford, a $7 billion loan to Chrysler and a $18 billion loan to GM.
The latest news on the US auto bailout is that Congress and the White House are close to having a $15 billion deal hammered out for GM, Chrysler and Ford. The deal is contingent on the automakers being able to demonstrate to legislators a path to sustainability.
The latest news on the US auto bailout is that Congress and the White House are close to having a $15 billion deal hammered out for GM, Chrysler and Ford. The deal is contingent on the automakers being able to demonstrate to legislators a path to sustainability.
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Congressional Democrats and the White House have reached a preliminary agreement for the $15 billion loan to the Big Three. Under the plan, the funds will be made available as soon as next week.
Congressional Democrats and the White House have reached a preliminary agreement for the $15 billion loan to the Big Three. Under the plan, the funds will be made available as soon as next week.