Auto body shop moves back to Shippensburg
A shop specializing in auto body repairs and restoration work is back in the Shippensburg area after moving to Carlisle five years ago.

Auto CEOs plead for aid, but senators skeptical
Gerald Herbert/The Associated PressGeneral Motors CEO Richard Wagoner (from left), United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger, Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli appear Thursday before the Senate banking committee. WASHINGTON -- Amid warnings of a "cataclysmic" impact...

AM Topic: Car Repairs
Hybrid technology, computer engine management, drive-by-wire controls? Thanks to all the innovations in today?s cars, many owners are now afraid of their automobiles. The reality is that this fear could be costing drivers hundreds of dollars in auto shop labor.

Personal Tech: Advice for Holiday Gift Giving
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro will be online to discuss recent reviews, answer your personal tech questions and provide gadget advice for this holiday season.

Tax break could assist storm-affected
Congress? decision to increase the size of the federal tax break for storm damage to homes and automobiles will likely provide relief for Louisiana homeowners whose insurance policies left them on the hook for thousands of dollars in repairs.

How bankrupty by an automaker could affect car owners
As much as they hate the idea, one or more of the big U.S.-based automakers might end up filing for bankruptcy. If one of the Detroit Three does file for bankruptcy, the impact could reverberate down to consumers. Joe the Chevy driver may not get as much money if he sells his car.

Auto shop overhaul
A heartfelt letter that made its way up the corporate ladder at an auto parts company could mean the difference between a slipshod shop class and a professional garage at Gilroy High School.

Toward a Green Deal for Transportation
With the U.S. economy struggling, everyone is feeling the pinch ? including the "Big Three" U.S. automakers. But as they ask Congress for a controversial bailout, many Americans still worry about the fuel efficiency of America's cars.

RockfordWheels.com: It?s how we roll
On Monday, Register Star Media launched RockfordWheels.com, an automotive Web site that offers more than 2,300 vehicles in its extensive database. It joined the Rockford Register Star, Rockford Woman magazine, BusinessRockford.com, HealthyRockford.com and rrstar.com in the Register Star Media portfolio.

What happens if carmaker goes bankrupt?
Q&A: If one of the Detroit Big Three files for bankruptcy, the impact could trickle down in several ways to the people who buy their cars.

Meltdown 101: If carmaker files for bankruptcy, where does that leave car owner?
As much as they hate the idea, one or more of the big U.S. automakers might end up filing for bankruptcy as they struggle with growing debt, plummeting sales and a tough sell on a $34 billion rescue package they want Congress to pass.

Bob Burnett: Obama's First 100 Days: The Economy
When Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States, he will face a daunting set of economic problems. Incoming Presidents usually have a...

Spider roadster owner enters the Fiat repair club
Dear Tom and Ray: My wife and I just became the proud owners of a 1981 Fiat 2000 Spider with only 40,000 miles on the odometer. The car is in great shape, runs like new and is absolutely fun to drive.

Panel tries out assortment of promising gadgets and helpful gizmos as seen on TV
If everything we saw on television commercials were true, our lives would be a breeze. If only that were so. Two of my colleagues, consumer reporter Betty Lin-Fisher and food writer Lisa Abraham, and I set out to test the claims of some of the products touted on TV. Here's what we thought of them.

Life would go on under bankruptcy
Some car owners won't see any change, but others might find it harder to find parts, sell vehicle. Some car owners won't see any change, but others might find it harder to find parts, sell vehicle.

To repair Rhode Island roads, report calls for new tolls, taxes and higher fees
PROVIDENCE ? Driving your car may take on a new and larger meaning ? for your wallet.

Bad Economy Good for Vt. Car Repair Biz
New car sales are way down but people who fix old cars say business is better than ever.

QUICK POLL
ANDERSON, IN-On the slow road to recovery, the city has sold one of its eight vacant General Motors plant facilities to a company, though for a lower price than expected.

Meltdown 101: If a carmaker files for bankruptcy
As much as they hate the idea, one or more of the big U.S. automakers might end up filing for bankruptcy as they struggle with growing debt, plummeting sales and a tough sell on a $34 billion rescue package they want Congress to pass. Leaders of Ford Motor...

Despite Recession, Shoe Repair Biz Booms
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Not every business is suffering during the recession. According to industry leaders in the shoe repair business, more and more people have been opting to simply fix worn soles and heels instead of buying new shoes.