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EDINA, Minn. — Wally McCarthy, a giant of the car-selling business with one of the most heavily-advertised names in the state, has died. He was 94. "There aren't any more like him," said Paul Rubin, a business partner who knew McCarthy for 33 years. "He was 6-3, and I always...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Department this week proposed requiring all new cars and trucks to be able to "talk" to one another using short-range wireless technology to potentially avoid tens of thousands of crashes annually. Regulators, which first announced plans...

PAYNESVILLE — Rick Schroeder, who has 20 years in the automotive business, is now part of the Yarmon Ford team in Paynesville. Schroeder previously worked with Don and Vern’s and with Mills Ford, both of Willmar, before going to Paynesville. Schroeder lives in Raymond with his...

DETROIT (Reuters) - December U.S. auto sales, spurred by end-of-the-year bargains, likely rose about 4 percent from a year earlier, industry analysts said.

DETROIT (AP) -- Chrysler says its U.S. sales rose 5 percent last month from a year ago. The automaker says it sold almost 172,000 cars and trucks in March. It was the company's best sales month since December 2007. The increase is another sign that U.S. auto sales continue to be a...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A strong increase in auto output boosted U.S. factory production last month, the latest sign that manufacturing is helping drive economic growth after lagging for much of 2012. By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Federal Reserve survey showed the U.S. economy expanded in all parts of the country in January and February, helped by strong auto sales, a continued recovery in housing and improved job prospects. By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Danica Patrick has won the Daytona 500 pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any Sprint Cup race. It was the biggest achievement of her four-year NASCAR career. Patrick went out eighth in the qualifying session Sunday and covered the...

DETROIT (AP) -- Just three years out of bankruptcy, Chrysler posted a $1.7 billion profit in 2012 and said it expects to earn more than $2 billion this year. Improving U.S. auto sales - and better products at Chrysler - were the big reasons for the vast improvement over 2011's profit...

DETROIT (AP) -- Strong U.S. sales in December capped a remarkable year for the auto industry - especially Japanese brands - and 2013 should be even better. Sales of new cars and trucks are expected to total 14.5 million after all carmakers announce figures on Thursday. That is 13...