On August 6, 2009, the headline on page B 1 of the Seattle Times announced “Stimulus funds jolt electric car plans”. It goes on, “2,500 charger stations” and: “Just in time for rollout of Nissan’s electric car, the Leaf”. Into the article, it is written that Seattle will get millions of dollars from the federal government with the Obama administration making the announcement.

The end of Cash For Clunkers, one of the most successful government incentive programs to boost the auto industry, has also signaled an end to the happy mode that for few weeks reined in the car dealerships. Auto sales are down as the program ends.

The most popular cars program, called Cach For Clunkers was so popular that the one billion dollars, given for the program, was already gone within a week. Now the House has just voted, according to Politico for an emergency measure to replenish the Cars for Clunkers cars program to 2 billion dollars.

Pohanka Chrysler Dodge dealership reads a message on its website that has not been seen before, but its also the reflection of our time. Pohanka Chrysler Dodge will sell the cars regardless of profits.

At local Chrysler dealerships you may increasingly see "Chrysler dealers going out of business" signs. Recently Chrysler announced dealership closings as a result of the car sales hit by the down economy.

GM dealerships around the nation are awaiting the least of closing of the 1200 car dealerships across the country. GM dealer closing is not surprise, the company had in April announced the goal to reduce the size of it's dealerships.

Chrysler, in a motion filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York, indicated that the company wants to eliminate nearly 25% of its dealerships by early next month. The reason given by the company about Chrysler dealership closings is low sales at those dealerships on the closure list. The company noted that 50% of its dealers provide nearly 90% of its sales.

Shanghai, March 31 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner was reported to step down immediately at the request of the White House, a sign of major changesin the auto giant but GM said the move would have noimpact on itsoperations in China.

In view of the expected significant demand and limited production capacity initially until the Sanand plant is fully ramped up to capacity, the Tata Nano will be available through a booking mode. Here is how to go about buying Tata's Nano car, which is the world's cheapest car.

Shanghai, March 16 (Gasgoo.com) After overtaking the United States in January auto sales for the first time, China extended its lead as the world's largest auto market in the second straight month this year, xinhuanet.com said today.

Shanghai, March 12 (Gasgoo.com) Honda Motor Co said it sold 31,587 passenger cars in the Chinese market in February, up 16.1 percent from the 27,217 units of a year earlier.

GM Asia Pacific sales volume grows 3 percent; Chevrolet sales in China grows 16 percent to nearly 200,000 vehicles; 1.09M vehicles sold in China sets record with 6 percent volume growth