Americans love Prada, Gucci, and stylish Italian suits, but will they trust Italian engineering and buy a Chrysler with a Fiat engine?The Detroit Free Press reported Tuesday that Chrysler is betting

Demand for oil remains bearish with unemployment near 10%, slow economic growth ahead, and ample fuel supplies on hand. But the weak dollar and fear of inflation has led some to bet on oil as a hedge

The US auto market has been swamped with negative publicity over the last year, but investors are warming up to one industry player. Year to date, CarMax (KMX) has gained over 160%. And this morning,

Editor's Note: This article was written by James Quinn, a senior director of strategic planning for a major university. James has held high-level financial positions with a retailer

Electric cars create dreams of lower oil imports, blue skies and reduced operating costs for owners. The news this week that the Chevy Volt, the electric car from General Motors, will get 230 miles t

General Motors and eBay (EBAY) have devised a plan intended to boost sales for both companies: Buy a new car online. GM’s pilot program will be limited to California, where prospective buyers w

Sales of platform shoes and other disco era atrocities are lagging. Congress needs to act – now. How ‘bout a Cash for Weejuns program to bring back platform shoes and boost the economy? I

Minyan Morning Memo One to Watch: Time Warner (TWX) today reported Q2 earnings which exceeded estimates even as its revenue fell short.The media conglomerate benefited from cost cuts, strength i

Yahoos of the non-search-engine variety are heading for the wilderness in their All-Terrain Vehicles. The influx of flashy, 4-wheel drive vehicles with roaring engines, throaty exhaust, and headlight