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Ed Whitacre just appointed himself the permanent CEO of GM. Is he joking?

GM's bankruptcy is being met with a huge cheer. Doesn't make too much sense.

The government's cash-for-clunkers program was suspended last night by the government as confusion reigns over how much has been spent and the process for dealers to submit rebate information.

As Akio Toyoda gives in to pressure to testify before the House Oversight Committee, it appears that Toyota is entering a death spiral.

Below is a list of the best auto loan rates from banks and credit unions. . If you are looking for an auto loan, then it may be worth your while to check on these rates before you make any decisions.

A bad interest rate on a loan can quickly negate a good interest rate on an investment product, so it’s important to ensure you have a competitive rate on your auto loan. Bank of America has some good rates to consider.

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union is offering a 2.99% APR on 12 to 60 months new auto loans, used auto loans, and refinance auto loans. The PenFed Credit Union primarily serves members of the military and employees of U.S. Department of Defense but you can also join if you work—or volunteer—for The Red Cross.

General Motors just finalized the deal to buy AmeriCredit, in order to help provide credit for high-risk borrowers. If you have a lowered credit score because of a few late payments, this could help you get financed for a GM vehicle.

Sales may be up at Chrysler, but the package still looks bad.

GDP for the third quarter of 2009 was revised down from 2.8% to 2.2% today. That was a greater drop than many economists forecast (aren't economists like meteorologists?). As the graphs below show, durable goods orders led the way and powering durable goods gains were increased in auto sales.