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By Bree Folwer AP Auto Writer As car buyers lose confidence, so do auto analysts. Consumer confidence is at all-time low. People are unable or unwilling to take on any additional payments. This has prompted auto analysts to slash their forecasts for sales of new cars and trucks this year, citing increasing uncertainty about whether the industry can rebound in the second half. Read more»

By Jay Reeves Associated Press Writer Alone in his mobile home off a winding dirt road, Jimmy Tanks heard a commotion at 2:30 a.m. just outside his bedroom window: Somebody was messing with his car. The 67-year-old railroad retiree grabbed a gun, walked out the back door and confronted not a thief but a repo man and two helpers trying to tow off the Chrysler Sebring. Shots were fired, and Tanks wound up dead, a bullet in his chest. Read more»

by Carl Winfield You may not be able to afford a new car right now, but Hyundai Motor Company is determined to get consumers into the showroom, even if they have to take a bath on the deal. Read more»

by Melissa Gannon, TheStreet.com The 25 most financially sound auto insurers have at least one thing in common: A dedication to conservative underwriting and investment practices that have positioned them well in the economic downturn. Read more»

By Jim CramerOne silver lining in a lousy economy is that, if you have the cash, getting a deal on a new car is easier than getting a mosquito bite at a Bill Gates speech. Read more»

By Brian O'ConnellThere’s a silver lining in every disaster, and that goes double for the 2009 new car market. The Big Three automakers say that their January sales numbers are the lowest ever recorded. So all three, plus automakers in Europe and Asia, are offering some great deals on cars. Read more»

By Carl WinfieldThese days, buy-one-get-one-free deals aren’t just for pizza anymore. Car dealers in Miami, Fla., and Medina, Ohio, are finding that they can move old models off the lot by doing the same thing. Read more»

By BankingMyWay Staff Ford (F) posted its biggest annual loss in 2008, and General Motors (GM) and Chrysler LLC are busy slashing jobs to deal with slumping demand. But before you step in and take advantage of these low prices, make sure you get a loan term that's right for you. Read more»

By BankingMyWay.com Staff If you're thinking about getting a new car, the first decision is whether to lease or buy. Read more»