Topic: Jessica Caldwell

Fuel-efficient cars drive US sales surge

Fuel-efficient cars – like Chevy's Cruze, Hyundai's Elantra, and Ford's Focus – led an estimated 19 percent car sales increase in April. GM says rising gas prices started pushing drivers into fuel-efficient cars in March.

Consumers holding back on spending – and that's a good thing

Consumer spending is still low, but that's not so bad. Savings rates are inching up, and they are a key to economic stability.

Hybrid cars pricing by Ford mirrors gas model

Hybrid cars from Ford will be offered for the same price as its gas-powered counterpart, removing at least one obstacle for drivers who want a greener ride.

How high will gas prices go?

Vacationers should see gas prices rise this summer – but nothing like the price spike of 2008.

Surprise! Ford, GM post sales gains by making cars people want to buy.

Two months into an uncertain recovery, Ford and GM show they’re building cars that attract buyers. Chrysler slides.

Toyota recalls hurt its sales, but Ford and others gain

Toyota recalls, investigations, and congressional hearings hurt the company and buoyed sales results of Honda, Ford, Hyundai, and others. But it could have been worse.

Toyota Financial: Great time to buy a Toyota?

Toyota dealers are eager to deal, but supplies are limited. So try Toyota's competitors, too.

'Cash for clunkers' ends. Did it do any good?

Will ‘cash-for-clunkers’ program run out too soon?