GM Sales Focus to Get ‘Dramatic Redesign’ as Gas Prices Soar
After months of holding out hope that U.S. truck sales would rebound, General Motors Corp. is accepting that the market shift toward more fuel-friendly vehicles isn't likely to end.

GM Dealership Goes Green in $15M Facility
On the western edge of Oakland County, in Michigan, the LaFontaine family is building a $15 million General Motors branded dealership with almost $2 million in ecological and trend-setting provisions.

Honda May Boost U.S. Car Prices as Steel Costs Rise
Steel, precious metals and other car-making materials will erode Honda's operating profit by 75 billion yen this fiscal year, the Tokyo-based company said on April 25.

Nissan’s Ghosn Warns of Price Increases, Flat U.S. Sales
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said there is “no doubt” higher sticker prices lurk around the corner as raw material costs soar, and he warned that the U.S. economic slump will run into 2009.

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