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If you’re an owner of an older car, truck or SUV and you’re looking to upgrade, you could get up to $4,500 off your purchase, thanks to a proposed government-funded "cash for clunkers" program. Read more»

NEW YORK (AP) — If a battered corporation like General Motors doesn't want its Saturn brand, is there any reason a new car buyer should?The line is one of four being jettisoned as part of GM's plan to emerge from bankruptcy as a leaner, more competitive auto maker. The Saturn, Saab and Hummer are expected to be sold off, while Pontiac is being shut down entirely.GM plans to move forward with four core brands — Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. Read more»

When you get married, making financial decisions become twice as complicated. Merging finances can tread into even murkier territory if one spouse has better credit than the other. Read more»

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — In vehicle showrooms across the country, questions about the future of auto giant General Motors Corp. add to the usual haggling and give-and-take.Car shoppers have been kicking the tires a little more cautiously as salespeople try to ease their worries about service warranties, resale values, and even whether GM dealerships will still be around in another year. Read more»

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's no secret General Motors has been in trouble for a long time. The nation's largest automaker has been teetering on the edge of collapse for months, losing billions of dollars, laying off thousands of workers and shuttering big factories as its vehicle sales plummeted. It's a black hole for cash, but billions from taxpayers has kept it from imploding. Read more»

When getting your first car, you have three options -- pay cash upfront, finance it or lease it. All of these options have their share of pros and cons. Let’s examine each option for first-time car buyers. Buying a Car With Cash Read more»

Hyundai, Ford and General Motors are trying to attract buyers with the well-publicized assurance that their car payments will be covered if they lose their income. But even buyers of used cars and motorcycles can find protection plans as a growing number of dealers try to ease fears when consumers make a deal for a ride. Read more»

With more and more Americans in tough financial straits, a growing cottage industry has developed around an unlikely market – the auto lease “swap” sector. Read more»

How much does your car cost you per year? Americans spend on average $8,003 per year to own and operate a vehicle, according to the most recent Consumer Expenditures, released in 2006 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That factors out to about $667 per month. Those costs include purchasing costs, gas costs, maintenance and other vehicle related expenses. If you’re looking for ways to shave down your monthly expenses, have you considered giving up your car? Read more»