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Gas Prices Head Lower as Economy Slows
Nationwide average drops 30 cents a gallon in last month.

GMAC To Set Aside $5 Billion for Auto Sales
Auto lender will lower finance charges for dealers to boost sales

Canceling an Auto Service Contract
If you’re not getting the extended service you want, end the contract and get a refund.

Government Says Side-Impact Child-Safety Seat Tests Coming
Today, the Department of Transportation ordered the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to start testing child-safety seats in side-impact crash scenarios. This is part of a larger update to the testing system by new Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Besides new…

Feds Move Closer to Carmaker Bailout
Government plans stock buy to goose GM/Chrysler merger.

Oil Prices Are Marching Higher Again
But will the trend continue, and for how long?

Don’t Fear Automakers’ Bankruptcies
Car companies offer discounts and the government guarantees warranties to ease bankruptcy fears.

Consumer Addiction to Bigger Autos Resurfaces
Dip in gas prices boosts interest in big cars, SUVs.

Temporary Tag Snafu a Tip-Off
A dealer unable or unwilling to provide a permanent license tag is hiding something.