Topic: National Automobile Dealers Association

Why are used cars so expensive?

Late-model used cars are in short supply, jacking up the price. Some cars, like the Mazda CX-9 Touring SUV, are cheaper new than used.

Ford considers hiring more workers. Sales soaring.

Ford sees 27 percent rise in consumer demand for its cars, trucks. Supplies of Ford Explorers, built in Chicago, especially low.

Faisal Shahzad: How easily can a bomber buy a car anonymously?

Faisal Shahzad, the suspected Time's Square bomb plotter, used an anonymously purchased SUV to carry out his attack. How easy is it to buy a car anonymously?

Impact of emission caps: costlier cars that will be cheaper to drive

New emission caps on greenhouse gases will add $950 to car prices but save $4,000 in fuel over the life of the car, the government says.

Toyota recall update: dealers face full lots, anxious customers

As the Toyota recall grows to 9 million cars worldwide, dealers in America handhold worried customers and brace for losses of up to $2 million a month.

Cash for clunkers: Real stimulus or political boondoggle?

The debate over cash for clunkers is the first skirmish over the legacy of Obama's stimulus program.

Cash for clunkers running out of money - so shop now and save

Fewer car dealers: Good for GM, bad for America?

Chrysler bankruptcy: speed is of the essence

Damage to the economy may be limited so long as bankruptcy is handled quickly. Obama is confident; others are skeptical.

Obama embraces states' rights on auto emissions

On Monday, President Barack Obama directed the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider a waiver request by California and 13 other states to set standards on auto emissions – including those of greenhouse gases – that are tougher than federal standards.

Auto firms' woes test customer loyalty

Any bankruptcy among Big Three is likely to cut into retention, making recovery even harder.

Are automakers also too big to fail?

A sharp drop in demand is driving the industry to pursue a bailout.

Does your mechanic have the data needed to fix your car?

As more independent mechanics say manufacturers deny them access to data, states debate 'right to repair' laws.