auto industry http://www.npr.org auto industry en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg auto industry http://www.npr.org yes As The Car Market Moves East, An Extravaganza In Shanghai China is the world's largest auto market. NPR's Frank Langfitt went to Shanghai's sprawling auto show this week, and compares it with the ones he used to cover in Detroit a few years back, when General Motors and Chrysler were on the ropes. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/27/179025891/as-the-car-market-moves-east-an-extravaganza-in-shanghai?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/27/179025891/as-the-car-market-moves-east-an-extravaganza-in-shanghai?ft=1&f=127914716 China is the world's largest auto market. NPR's Frank Langfitt went to Shanghai's sprawling auto show this week, and compares it with the ones he used to cover in Detroit a few years back, when General Motors and Chrysler were on the ropes. no China is the world's largest auto market. NPR's Frank Langfitt went to Shanghai's sprawling auto show this week, and compares it with the ones he used to cover in Detroit a few years back, when General Motors and Chrysler were on the ropes.

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]]> The Next Workplace? Behind The Wheel From the back seat of a Bentley to the cab of a Ford F-150, NPR's Nina Gregory visits the L.A. Auto Show to check out the latest in mobile offices: vehicles designed for work. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/12/03/166230794/the-next-workplace-behind-the-wheel?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/12/03/166230794/the-next-workplace-behind-the-wheel?ft=1&f=127914716 From the back seat of a Bentley to the cab of a Ford F-150, NPR's Nina Gregory visits the L.A. Auto Show to check out the latest in mobile offices: vehicles designed for work. 251 no From the back seat of a Bentley to the cab of a Ford F-150, NPR's Nina Gregory visits the L.A. Auto Show to check out the latest in mobile offices: vehicles designed for work.

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]]> White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China The cases — charging that China unfairly subsidizes auto parts and slaps high duties on U.S.-made cars — come as Republican rival Mitt Romney argues that President Obama has let too many jobs go overseas. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/17/161263176/white-house-launching-trade-complaints-against-china?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/17/161263176/white-house-launching-trade-complaints-against-china?ft=1&f=127914716 The cases — charging that China unfairly subsidizes auto parts and slaps high duties on U.S.-made cars — come as Republican rival Mitt Romney argues that President Obama has let too many jobs go overseas. no The cases — charging that China unfairly subsidizes auto parts and slaps high duties on U.S.-made cars — come as Republican rival Mitt Romney argues that President Obama has let too many jobs go overseas.

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]]> Where The Bailouts Stand, In 1 Graphic Four years after the U.S. launched a massive bailout of the financial system and the auto industry, the government has yet to recoup $200 billion. Here's a breakdown. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/09/10/160886823/where-the-bailouts-stand-in-1-graphic?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/09/10/160886823/where-the-bailouts-stand-in-1-graphic?ft=1&f=127914716 Four years after the U.S. launched a massive bailout of the financial system and the auto industry, the government has yet to recoup $200 billion. Here's a breakdown. no Four years after the U.S. launched a massive bailout of the financial system and the auto industry, the government has yet to recoup $200 billion. Here's a breakdown.

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]]> NYT Excerpt: When Will The U.S. Auto Industry Get Back To Normal? "All these potential customers make the U.S. auto industry believe that 2015 is going to be the year that things finally get back to normal. And despite a steady stream of numbingly grim economic news, it is already doubling down on its future." Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/07/31/157655764/nyt-excerpt-when-will-the-u-s-auto-industry-get-back-to-normal?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/07/31/157655764/nyt-excerpt-when-will-the-u-s-auto-industry-get-back-to-normal?ft=1&f=127914716 "All these potential customers make the U.S. auto industry believe that 2015 is going to be the year that things finally get back to normal. And despite a steady stream of numbingly grim economic news, it is already doubling down on its future." no "All these potential customers make the U.S. auto industry believe that 2015 is going to be the year that things finally get back to normal. And despite a steady stream of numbingly grim economic news, it is already doubling down on its future."

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]]> Obama Touts Auto Bailout In Ohio Tour President Obama began a two-day bus tour of swing states Ohio and Pennsylvania on Thursday and spent part of the time campaigning on his bailout of U.S. automakers. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/07/05/156311640/obama-touts-auto-bailout-in-ohio-tour?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/07/05/156311640/obama-touts-auto-bailout-in-ohio-tour?ft=1&f=127914716 President Obama began a two-day bus tour of swing states Ohio and Pennsylvania on Thursday and spent part of the time campaigning on his bailout of U.S. automakers. no President Obama began a two-day bus tour of swing states Ohio and Pennsylvania on Thursday and spent part of the time campaigning on his bailout of U.S. automakers.

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]]> Why A Strong Yen Means More U.S. Jobs Japanese car makers are getting killed by the exchange rate, so they're expanding production in the U.S. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/06/22/155345701/why-a-strong-yen-means-more-u-s-jobs?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/06/22/155345701/why-a-strong-yen-means-more-u-s-jobs?ft=1&f=127914716 Japanese car makers are getting killed by the exchange rate, so they're expanding production in the U.S. 253 no Japanese car makers are getting killed by the exchange rate, so they're expanding production in the U.S.

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]]> Can Lincoln Be Cool Again? After the '60s, the Lincoln automobile brand started on a long, slow decline that mirrored the slide of the American auto industry. Now, Ford is trying to turn it back into a top luxury brand. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/06/15/155039824/can-lincoln-be-cool-again?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/06/15/155039824/can-lincoln-be-cool-again?ft=1&f=127914716 After the '60s, the Lincoln automobile brand started on a long, slow decline that mirrored the slide of the American auto industry. Now, Ford is trying to turn it back into a top luxury brand. 287 no After the '60s, the Lincoln automobile brand started on a long, slow decline that mirrored the slide of the American auto industry. Now, Ford is trying to turn it back into a top luxury brand.

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]]> 377: Can Lincoln Be Cool Again? Lincolns used to be the coolest cars in the world. On today's show, we hear how Lincoln is trying to regain its former glory. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/06/08/154604951/377-can-lincoln-be-cool-again?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/06/08/154604951/377-can-lincoln-be-cool-again?ft=1&f=127914716 Lincolns used to be the coolest cars in the world. On today's show, we hear how Lincoln is trying to regain its former glory. 1166 no Lincolns used to be the coolest cars in the world. On today's show, we hear how Lincoln is trying to regain its former glory.

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]]> Got A Flat Tire? Tough Luck. Thinking about buying a new, reasonably-priced automobile? Check the trunk, first. There might not be a spare tire in there. Some carmakers are forgoing them to cut costs and increase miles per gallon. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/06/21/137321558/got-a-flat-tire-tough-luck?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/06/21/137321558/got-a-flat-tire-tough-luck?ft=1&f=127914716 Thinking about buying a new, reasonably-priced automobile? Check the trunk, first. There might not be a spare tire in there. Some carmakers are forgoing them to cut costs and increase miles per gallon. no Thinking about buying a new, reasonably-priced automobile? Check the trunk, first. There might not be a spare tire in there. Some carmakers are forgoing them to cut costs and increase miles per gallon.

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]]> Obama's Kokomo Trip: Foretaste Of The 2012 Campaign Obama's visit to Kokomo had the feel of a campaign swing as he made sure to press plenty of flesh. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:40:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/11/23/131552141/obama-s-kokomo-trip-a-taste-of-the-2012-campaign?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/11/23/131552141/obama-s-kokomo-trip-a-taste-of-the-2012-campaign?ft=1&f=127914716 Obama's visit to Kokomo had the feel of a campaign swing as he made sure to press plenty of flesh. no Obama's visit to Kokomo had the feel of a campaign swing as he made sure to press plenty of flesh.

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]]> U.S. Cars Top Imports On Quality For 1st Time: JD Power U.S. Cars Top Imports On Quality For 1st Time Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/06/17/127911110/u-s-cars-top-imports-on-quality-for-1st-time-jd-powers?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/06/17/127911110/u-s-cars-top-imports-on-quality-for-1st-time-jd-powers?ft=1&f=127914716 U.S. Cars Top Imports On Quality For 1st Time no U.S. Cars Top Imports On Quality For 1st Time

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]]> GM Loves Bankruptcy On today's Planet Money, a GM exec says bankruptcy's wonderful. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2009/06/hear_gm_loves_bankruptcy.html?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2009/06/hear_gm_loves_bankruptcy.html?ft=1&f=127914716 On today's Planet Money, a GM exec says bankruptcy's wonderful. 0 no On today's Planet Money, a GM exec says bankruptcy's wonderful.

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]]> You're A Car Mogul GM heads for bankruptcy. Part of the fix: The U.S. gets 60 percent of the company. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2009/06/hear_youre_a_car_mogul.html?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2009/06/hear_youre_a_car_mogul.html?ft=1&f=127914716 GM heads for bankruptcy. Part of the fix: The U.S. gets 60 percent of the company. 0 no GM heads for bankruptcy. Part of the fix: The U.S. gets 60 percent of the company.

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]]> Auto Industry Asks for Help On today's podcast, an economist breaks down how GM got in so much trouble. Plus, Simon Johnson makes a housecall in Detroit. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2008/11/hear_auto_industry_asks_for_he.html?ft=1&f=127914716 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2008/11/hear_auto_industry_asks_for_he.html?ft=1&f=127914716 On today's podcast, an economist breaks down how GM got in so much trouble. Plus, Simon Johnson makes a housecall in Detroit. no On today's podcast, an economist breaks down how GM got in so much trouble. Plus, Simon Johnson makes a housecall in Detroit.

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