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How The Not-So Big Three Rolled Into Washington, D.C.

The not-so-Big Three learned from their corporate travel mistake deciding to drive to D.C. this week for testimony before Congress. Thanks to our man on the scene, here's a look at the cars they chose and their meaning.

10:00 AM on Fri Dec 5 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 1,705 views, Comment

Mr. Wagoner Makes It To Washington, Driving Volt Mule To Morning Senate Hearing

8:20 AM on Thu Dec 4 2008, by The Auto Insider, 2,528 views, Comment

Automobile: Detroit's Ten Most Relevant Products

The crew at Automobile's come up with ten cars lawmakers and pundits should keep in mind before letting the Carpocalypse consume the not-so-Big Three — and for once, it doesn't include the Ford F-150 or Chevy Corvette.

1:00 PM on Wed Dec 3 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 9,457 views, Comment

Auto CEOs Promise To Ditch The Private Jets And Drive To Washington

The big three auto CEOs Bob "Big Bob" Nardelli, Alan "Leavin' On A Jet Plane" Mulally, and our personal favorite Rick "The Station" Wagoner are apparently going to drive to Washington to beg for your money. Previously, they all flew on private jets.

8:36 AM on Wed Dec 3 2008, by Meg Marco, 7,094 views, Comment

GM Sends Congress Plan Asking For $12 To $18 Billion, "Alternatives" For Saturn Brand

GM's response to the congressional ultimatum, just released, outlines a need for $12 billion in loans, plus potentially $6 billion later, and plans to reach profitability by pursuing "alternatives" to the Saturn brand and making Pontiac even less...

4:10 PM on Tue Dec 2 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 5,609 views, Comment

GM-Chrysler Merger Talks Suspended, Hummer And AC Delco Still For Sale

All the buzz over a potential Chrysler and GM merger may be for naught as GM announced today that they've suspended talks in order to refocus on their soon-to-be bankrupt business. Though GM claims it would have liked to try the merger, the lack...

12:30 PM on Fri Nov 7 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 2,790 views, Comment

Rumor: GM To NOT Put Chevy Volt Program On Hold, Cut Engineering Staff Tomorrow

Rumors of tomorrow's "important changes" at GM have approached a fevered pace, but the latest one we've heard is coming directly from someone who's directly related to someone who could be directly affected if the rumor is true. So, it must be...

9:32 PM on Thu Nov 6 2008, by Ray Wert, 8,106 views, Comment

GM Vs. Chrysler: Product Lineup Fantasy Draft

Though the possibility of a GM-Chrysler Merger remains but a 50/50 chance, the non-denial denials have sent our heads spinning. Are conversations actually taking place? Of that we're certain. Will it actually happen? Hard to say. Will it magically...

12:45 PM on Tue Oct 14 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 7,752 views, Comment

Bailout Package Includes $7,500 Tax Break For Future Chevy Volt Owners

If the future dashboard and GPS-assisted engine weren't incentive enough to consider picking up a Chevrolet Volt in 2010, Congress has gifted future owners with an added bonus: a $7,500 tax break passed as part of last week's bailout package. The...

10:45 AM on Mon Oct 6 2008, by John Mahoney, 9,413 views, Comment

Jalopnik's Top Reveals From The 2008 Paris Motor Show: Morning, Day Two

With Ben all by himself at the Paris Motor Show, we've been back here across the pond bringing you his on-the-ground coverage. Here's everything revealed so far on the second day of the show, compiled in order of popularity from most trafficked to...

1:01 PM on Fri Oct 3 2008, by Andrew Stoy, 874 views, Comment