The Associated Press. The average national price of gasoline fell 9 cents in the past two weeks, bringing it to its lowest point in nearly five years, according to a national survey released Sunday.

Frankly, the banks' prospects of making money are better.

The global slowdown hit the German automaker, with the drop in Mini sales being the most significant.

Japan's biggest automaker said it was suspending production at a third plant later this month as it tries to cope with falling demand in the U.S. and around the world.

The Connecticut Senator said that letting them fail would be like 'playing Russian Roulette with the U.S. economy.'

The Swedish government is concerned that any bailout by the U.S. wouldn't include foreign subsidiaries.

With all of the problems facing the auto industry, the company is considering shedding its Swedish unit.

Fitch cut Toyota's credit rating to "AA" from "AAA," blaming the world's auto market slump and surging yen.

The South American leader is going to propose that OPEC set a price range of $80-$100 a barrel.

German sports car maker Porsche said it expects revenue in the four months through November to fall about 15% from a year ago.