Road Work Ahead -- The Future of the Auto Industry- msnbc.com

Are more brands heading for the junk yard?

With automakers facing an erosion of their U.S. market share, crippling healthcare bills and high pension costs, some are expected to pare down their bloated stable of car brands to remain competitive. By MSNBC.com’s Roland Jones. Full story

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As Detroit falters, Asian giants strengthen

Carmakers looking for greener pastures

Hybrids alter economics for carmakers

Slide show: The hottest celebrity rides

GM has high hopes for new big SUVs

Watch out! Your car can now avoid a crash

U.S. auto industry seen at a crossroads

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Toyota to replace 3.8 million gas pedals
Toyota Motor Corp. will replace gas pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with sudden acceleration or the pedal becoming stuck in the floor mat.

Nissan hatches plan to boost battery cars

Source: GM has no other Saab suitors

Saab’s future unclear as GM loses bidder

Toyota to recall 110,000 Tundras over rust

The Driver's Seat

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Nissan hatches plan to boost battery cars
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is among those who believe the public may get charged up by the switch to electric power, if the new battery cars are affordable and fun to drive.

At GM, down looks like up, at least for now

Automakers turn to safety to sell cars

CEO lays out ambitious Chrysler road map

Plug-ins rev up; are consumers ready?

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How hybrids work
What makes a hybrid vehicle so fuel-efficient?

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Hot wheels
Check out some the new models and concept cars being shown this week at the North American International Auto Show.

Plenty of models to gawk at in Detroit

Device plays music, shows the way home

Honda's vision for alternative fuels

China's Geely makes its mark in Detroit

Images: Concept cars | The hottest wheels

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Celebrity rides
View and vote for the hottest celebrity cars, as presented by DUB Magazine.

Free video: Autos

Big Three on the Hill
Nov. 17: Facing the possibility of collapse, Detroit’s ‘Big Three’ automakers hope Congress will extend them some financial help this week. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports.

A car in a box

Friedman on carbon, autos

A bailout for U.S. automakers?

Auto industry reflects an anxious America

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