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August auto sales fall; some say worst may be over DETROIT - Nearly every major automaker saw its U.S. sales drop in August, but many are seeing signs that the worst slump in recent history may have bottomed out.   Activities:2008 U.S. Automakers Downturn   Source:(AP)   2008-09-03 Fed: Slow growth, still-high prices hit economy WASHINGTON - The country is stuck in a slow-growth rut, the Federal Reserve suggested Wednesday.   Nations:U.S.   People:Barack Obama John McCain   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   Source:(AP)   2008-09-03 Durable goods post strong gains in June, July WASHINGTON - U.S. factories saw a surprisingly hefty increase in their orders for big-ticket products in July, reflecting continued strength in export sales and a boost to business investment from the government's tax stimulus package.   Nations:Japan   Source:(AP)   2008-08-27 First mass U.S. crossing for hydrogen cars completed LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hydrogen fuel cell cars from nine automakers completed a 13-day cross-country trip this weekend, in the first such mass U.S. crossing for vehicles powered by a zero-emission technology still in its infancy.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(Reuters)   2008-08-25 Jobless claims fall for second straight week WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, the second straight drop from a six-year high, according to government data released Thursday.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   Source:(AP)   2008-08-21 Headlines August auto sales fall; some say worst may be over 2008-09-03 Fed: Slow growth, still-high prices hit economy 2008-09-03 Durable goods post strong gains in June, July 2008-08-27 First mass U.S. crossing for hydrogen cars completed 2008-08-25 Jobless claims fall for second straight week 2008-08-21 Economy remains stuck in low gear 2008-08-21 Car buyers' satisfaction with US brands stumbles 2008-08-19 Jobless claims fall less than expected 2008-08-14 GM engineer says rechargeable car is on schedule 2008-08-13 Automakers scramble to offer more fuel efficiency 2008-08-13 Researchers work to turn car's exhaust into power 2008-08-10 Car buyers sue Ford over limited edition vehicle 2008-08-05 Jobless rate highest in 4 years, payrolls drop 2008-08-02 US auto sales slump to 16-year low in July 2008-08-01 S&P cuts Big Three carmaker ratings lower into junk 2008-07-31 GM to cut 15 pct of US, Canadian salaried workers 2008-07-30 Chrysler in talks with Tata and Fiat: sources 2008-07-30 GMAC and Ford pull back on leases as credit tightens 2008-07-29 Stocks tumble after sales of existing homes fall 2008-07-24 Home sales at 10-year low, jobless claims jump 2008-07-24 Bleeding cash, Ford looks to Europe for help 2008-07-24 Ford posts worst loss, puts turnaround plan into overdrive 2008-07-24 Jobless claims jump as housing market gets weaker 2008-07-24 Chrysler to cut 1,000 jobs; liquidity unchanged 2008-07-23 Ford to retool U.S. plants for European cars 2008-07-19 Oil prices tumble in biggest weekly drop ever 2008-07-18 GM to cut jobs, sell assets, raise cash to survive 2008-07-15 GM readies for new round of job cuts 2008-07-15 GM readies new round of job cuts 2008-07-14 Nissan plans electric cars in Portugal 2008-07-09 Ruined by 401[k] Predators 2008-07-05 Merrill says GM bankruptcy possible 2008-07-02 GM shares fall below $10 for first time since 1954 2008-07-02 Honda grows while US auto industry falters 2008-07-02 General Motors holds off Toyota as June sales fall 2008-07-01 High U.S. gas prices pinch NASCAR fans 2008-06-30 GM, Ford shares decline ahead of June sales report 2008-06-30 Ford has had talks with Renault to sell Volvo: sources 2008-06-30 Detroit's mood grim as automakers face the brink 2008-06-29 When pickup sales dived, automakers changed plans 2008-06-29 GM drops to 53-year low, Goldman urges "sell" 2008-06-26 Michigan: Epicenter of Unemployment 2008-06-25 U.S. auto giants race to go small 2008-06-25 GM to cut truck output, offer interest-free loans 2008-06-23 S&P may cut debt ratings on Ford, GM, Chrysler 2008-06-20 Ford delays new pickup 2 months, cuts sales view 2008-06-20 Kerkorian increases stake in Ford to 6.49 percent 2008-06-19 Bank and economic fears drive Dow to 3-month low 2008-06-18 Chrysler takes aim at GM with hybrid SUV prices 2008-06-18 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Car buyers sue Ford over limited edition vehicle 2008-08-05 Jobless rate highest in 4 years, payrolls drop 2008-08-02 Home sales at 10-year low, jobless claims jump 2008-07-24 Oil prices tumble in biggest weekly drop ever 2008-07-18 GM engineer says rechargeable car is on schedule 2008-08-13 Stocks tumble after sales of existing homes fall 2008-07-24 Solar sensors could monitor bridges 2007-08-16 US auto sales slump to 16-year low in July 2008-08-01 Ford sells major stake in Aston Martin 2007-03-12 Automakers scramble to offer more fuel efficiency 2008-08-13 Ruined by 401[k] Predators 2008-07-05 GMAC and Ford pull back on leases as credit tightens 2008-07-29 Researchers work to turn car's exhaust into power 2008-08-10 GM to cut 15 pct of US, Canadian salaried workers 2008-07-30 GM to cut jobs, sell assets, raise cash to survive 2008-07-15 Bleeding cash, Ford looks to Europe for help 2008-07-24 GM readies for new round of job cuts 2008-07-15 Honda grows while US auto industry falters 2008-07-02 Chrysler to cut 1,000 jobs; liquidity unchanged 2008-07-23 GM readies new round of job cuts 2008-07-14 Chrysler takes aim at GM with hybrid SUV prices 2008-06-18 Small cars post gains, trucks fall as gas prices rise 2008-05-01 Chrysler in talks with Tata and Fiat: sources 2008-07-30 Jobless claims jump as housing market gets weaker 2008-07-24 GM shares fall below $10 for first time since 1954 2008-07-02

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