http://www.newsvine.com/autoNewsvine - autoen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:36:21 +0000Fri, 24 May 2013 02:52:59 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17569450-general-motors-march-us-sales-up-6-percenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17569450-general-motors-march-us-sales-up-6-percentbusinessusautosalesgeneral-motorsTue, 2 Apr 2013 14:17:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17569426-fords-us-sales-rose-6-percent-in-marchhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17569426-fords-us-sales-rose-6-percent-in-marchbusinessusautofordsalesford-motor-coescape-suvTue, 2 Apr 2013 14:15:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17568267-no-let-up-for-auto-sales-in-march-pickups-starhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17568267-no-let-up-for-auto-sales-in-march-pickups-starusautosalesauto-salesus-newsgreat-recessionTue, 2 Apr 2013 00:25:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Thursday, March 14, 2013, photo, Matthew Miller of Omaha shops for a car in Omaha, Neb. March is turning out to be the best month for auto sales in at least six years. Major automakers including Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, General Motors and Nissan all reported increases, with some reporting their best month since the start of the Great Recession in December of 2007. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p><p>In this Wednesday, March 20, 2013 photo a Ford emblem is attached to the wheel of a sedan at a Ford dealership in, Norwood, Mass. March is turning out to be the best month for auto sales in at least six years. Major automakers including Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, General Motors and Nissan all reported increases, with some reporting their best month since the start of the Great Recession in December of 2007. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>In this Thursday, March 14, 2013, photo, Matthew Miller of Omaha shops for a car in Omaha, Neb. March is turning out to be the best month for auto sales in at least six years. Major automakers including Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, General Motors and Nissan all reported increases, with some reporting their best month since the start of the Great Recession in December of 2007. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17506852-auto-workers-union-membership-up-slightly-in-2012http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17506852-auto-workers-union-membership-up-slightly-in-2012businessusautounionunited-auto-workersmembershipThu, 28 Mar 2013 23:11:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17147087-fords-us-sales-up-9-percent-in-februaryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17147087-fords-us-sales-up-9-percent-in-februarybusinessusautofordsalesford-motor-coescape-suvFri, 1 Mar 2013 15:11:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16887941-add-ons-let-semi-autos-fire-like-military-weaponshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16887941-add-ons-let-semi-autos-fire-like-military-weaponsusautoorus-newsfauxfullThu, 7 Feb 2013 20:13:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Feb. 1, 2013 photo, an employee of North Raleigh Guns demonstrates how a "bump" stock works at the Raleigh, N.C., shop. The accessory devices, which legally allow a semiautomatic rifle to fire like a real machine gun, are among nearly 160 weapons or accessories targeted by a proposed federal ban. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)</p><p>In this Feb. 1, 2013 photo, an employee of North Raleigh Guns demonstrates how a "bump" stock works at the Raleigh, N.C., shop. The accessory devices, which legally allow a semiautomatic rifle to fire like a real machine gun, are among nearly 160 weapons or accessories targeted by a proposed federal ban. The federal government first restricted the possession of automatic weapons in 1934, in the wake of such gangland shootings as Chicago’s infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. In 1986, the National Firearms Act was amended to prohibit the transfer or possession of machine guns by civilians, with an exception for those lawfully possessed before the law's effective date. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)</p><p>This Feb. 1, 2013 photo shows a "bump" stock next to a disassembled .22-caliber rifle at North Raleigh Guns in Raleigh, N.C. The accessory devices, which legally allow a semiautomatic rifle to fire like a real machine gun, are among nearly 160 weapons or accessories targeted by a proposed federal ban. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)</p><p>This Feb. 1, 2013 photo shows a "bump stock" beside a disassembled .22-caliber rifle at North Raleigh Guns in Raleigh, N.C. The accessory devices, which legally allow a semiautomatic rifle to fire like a real machine gun, are among 157 weapons or accessories targeted by a proposed federal ban. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)</p><p>In this Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 photo, a shell is ejected as Frankie McRae fires an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle at his Range 37 gun club in Bunnlevel, N.C. McRae says U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to ban 157 weapons and accessories is an infringement on Americans' Second Amendment rights. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)</p><p>In this Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 photo, Frankie McRae removes bullets from a magazine at his Range 37 gun club in Bunnlevel, N.C. "Bump" stock outfitted weapons, which allow a semi-automatic weapon to fire continuously, don’t appear to have turned up at crime scenes and aren't generally on the law enforcement radar. McRae says banning the devices wouldn't affect criminals, who would continue to buy restricted weapons illegally from "other criminals." (AP Photo/Allen Breed)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/01/16806852-fords-us-sales-up-22-pct-in-januaryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/01/16806852-fords-us-sales-up-22-pct-in-januarybusinessusautofordsalesFri, 1 Feb 2013 14:53:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/01/16805925-detroit-toyota-see-big-us-sales-gains-in-januaryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/01/16805925-detroit-toyota-see-big-us-sales-gains-in-januaryusautosalesauto-salesus-newsFri, 1 Feb 2013 13:04:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 photo, Chevy trucks line the lot of a dealer in Murrysville, Pa. General Motors' U.S. sales rose 16 percent in January, as auto sales continue to be a bright spot in the U.S. economic recovery, according to reports Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 photo, Chevy trucks line the lot of a dealer in Murrysville, Pa. Ford, Chrysler and General Motors all reported double-digit gains for January as last year’s momentum in U.S. auto sales continued into 2013, according to reports Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 photo, Chevy trucks line the lot of a dealer in Murrysville, Pa. Ford, Chrysler and General Motors all reported double-digit gains for January as last year’s momentum in U.S. auto sales continued into 2013, according to reports Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 photo, Chevy trucks line the lot of a dealer in Murrysville, Pa. Ford, Chrysler and General Motors all reported double-digit gains for January as last year’s momentum in U.S. auto sales continued into 2013, according to reports Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/15/16524633-chevy-volt-goes-upscale-in-new-electric-cadillachttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/15/16524633-chevy-volt-goes-upscale-in-new-electric-cadillacusautoshowcadillachotus-newswheelschevrolet-voltelrcadillac-elrTue, 15 Jan 2013 14:02:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>The Cadillac ELR debuts at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>The Cadillac ELR is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>Mark Adams, Executive Director of Cadillac Global Design stands next to the Cadillac ELR after its unveiling during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16510294-nissan-lowers-price-of-electric-leafhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16510294-nissan-lowers-price-of-electric-leafbusinessusautoshownissanpricecutauto-showprice-cutleafMon, 14 Jan 2013 21:41:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16505317-toyota-retakes-global-auto-sales-crown-from-gmhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16505317-toyota-retakes-global-auto-sales-crown-from-gmusautosalesshowglobalgeneral-motorsauto-showus-newsglobal-salesMon, 14 Jan 2013 13:36:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Journalists surround General Motors new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, the night before press days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. When 1,000 GM engineers and designers started work on the next-generation Corvette, they began with the usual priority list for a muscle car. Killer looks. Big engine. Fast. But topping the list was something that belies the roar of the Chevrolet's giant V-8: Gas mileage. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013 file photo, Toyota unveils its Corolla Furia Concept car during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Toyota has once again dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker. The Japanese company sold 9.7 million cars and trucks worldwide in 2012, although it's still counting. GM sold 9.29 million. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16501938-ram-pickup-cadillac-ats-win-auto-show-awardshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16501938-ram-pickup-cadillac-ats-win-auto-show-awardsusautoshowawardsauto-showus-newsnorth-american-international-auto-shownorth-american-trucknorth-american-carcadillac-atsnorth-american-truckutilityMon, 14 Jan 2013 09:02:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cadillac Chief Engineer David Leone kneels in front of the Cadillac ATS which was named North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ram Truck Brand, stands with the Ram 1500 after the vehicle was awarded the North American Truck of the Year at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/13/16495277-gm-shows-off-stylish-new-corvettehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/13/16495277-gm-shows-off-stylish-new-corvettetechnologyusautoshownexthotcorvettewheelsMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:18:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/13/16495259-quotes-about-the-new-corvettehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/13/16495259-quotes-about-the-new-corvettequotestechnologyusautoshownextcorvetteMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:16:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/13/16495211-new-corvette-bursts-onto-the-road-after-9-yearshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/13/16495211-new-corvette-bursts-onto-the-road-after-9-yearstechnologyusautoshowcorvettethe-nextMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:10:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. General Motors unveiled the revamped Corvette, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay)</p><p>CORRECTS MONTH - The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuts in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The C7 Corvette debuted before the start of the media previews at the North American International Auto Show. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>General Motors unveils its newly redesigned Corvette Stingray in a formal industrial complex, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, the night before press days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. When 1,000 GM engineers and designers started work on the next-generation Corvette, they began with the usual priority list for a muscle car. Killer looks. Big engine. Fast. But topping the list was something that belies the roar of the Chevrolet's giant V-8: Gas mileage. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>General Motors unveils its newly redesigned Corvette Stingray in a formal industrial complex, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, the night before press days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. When 1,000 GM engineers and designers started work on the next-generation Corvette, they began with the usual priority list for a muscle car. Killer looks. Big engine. Fast. But topping the list was something that belies the roar of the Chevrolet's giant V-8: Gas mileage. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16467055-tiny-chevrolet-sonic-helps-detroit-shake-off-rusthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16467055-tiny-chevrolet-sonic-helps-detroit-shake-off-rustbusinessusautoshowcomebackFri, 11 Jan 2013 19:18:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Chevrolet Sonics move down the line at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, a Buick Verano moves along the line at Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Tammy Ballard works on a Chevrolet Sonic at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Tammy Ballard works on a Chevrolet Sonic at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, a drive train assembly is mated to a Buick Verano at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 file photo, Steve Brock, Orion Assembly plant manager, answers a reporters question in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Jose Rivera Jr. installs a wiper and cowl screen on a Chevrolet Sonic at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, a drive train assembly moves in to be mated with a Chevrolet Sonic at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Steve Brock, Orion Assembly plant manager, answers a reporters question in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16466993-why-car-sales-are-strong-in-the-ushttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16466993-why-car-sales-are-strong-in-the-usbusinessusautosalesshow2012trendsFri, 11 Jan 2013 19:13:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16466959-economy-year-end-sales-help-auto-industry-in-2012http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16466959-economy-year-end-sales-help-auto-industry-in-2012businessusautosalesshow2012auto-salesFri, 11 Jan 2013 19:09:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/07/16389611-japanese-car-sales-fall-in-2012-amid-island-spathttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/07/16389611-japanese-car-sales-fall-in-2012-amid-island-spatbusinessautojapanchinasalesasMon, 7 Jan 2013 08:40:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/04/16350205-tiny-chevy-sonic-helped-with-gm-comebackhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/04/16350205-tiny-chevy-sonic-helped-with-gm-comebacktechnologyusautocomebackus-newssonicchevrolet-sonicFri, 4 Jan 2013 16:15:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Chevrolet Sonics move down the line at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/04/16350114-key-events-in-the-fall-and-rise-of-general-motorshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/04/16350114-key-events-in-the-fall-and-rise-of-general-motorstechnologyusautocomebacktimelineus-newsFri, 4 Jan 2013 16:09:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/04/16350036-tiny-chevrolet-sonic-helps-detroit-shake-off-rusthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/04/16350036-tiny-chevrolet-sonic-helps-detroit-shake-off-rusttechnologyusautocomebackus-newsFri, 4 Jan 2013 16:04:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Chevrolet Sonics move down the line at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, a Buick Verano moves along the line at Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Tammy Ballard works on a Chevrolet Sonic at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Tammy Ballard works on a Chevrolet Sonic at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, a drive train assembly is mated to a Buick Verano at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 file photo, Steve Brock, Orion Assembly plant manager, answers a reporters question in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Jose Rivera Jr. installs a wiper and cowl screen on a Chevrolet Sonic at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. It's a vehicle no one thought could be made profitably in the U.S., by a company that few people thought would last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, a drive train assembly moves in to be mated with a Chevrolet Sonic at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>In this April 25, 2012 photo, Steve Brock, Orion Assembly plant manager, answers a reporters question in Orion Township, Mich. Nearly four years after GM filed for bankruptcy protection, the automaker is building the Verano and the Sonic, the best-selling subcompact car in the nation. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/03/16328803-why-car-sales-are-strong-in-the-ushttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/03/16328803-why-car-sales-are-strong-in-the-ususautosales2012auto-salestrendsus-newsThu, 3 Jan 2013 19:53:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this March 3, 2012 photo, a lift brings a Volkswagen Beetle from a tower at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany. A steadily improving economy and strong December sales lifted the American auto industry to its best performance in five years in 2012, especially for Volkswagen and Japanese-brand vehicles, and experts say the next year should be even better. (AP Photo/dapd, David Hecker, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/03/16324691-gms-us-sales-rise-37-percent-in-2012http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/03/16324691-gms-us-sales-rise-37-percent-in-2012usautosalesgeneral-motorsus-newsThu, 3 Jan 2013 15:07:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/03/16324603-fords-us-sales-up-2-percent-in-decemberhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/03/16324603-fords-us-sales-up-2-percent-in-decemberusautofordsalesus-newsThu, 3 Jan 2013 15:00:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post