This newest Auto Industry Dashboard contains latest information on U.S. auto industry, consumer behavior, and coverages on various industries affecting current economic conditions.

• THE ECONOMY SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE
  The Dow hits 10,000. The GDP rises by 3.5%, labor productivity increases by 9.5% in Q3 '09.
• YET THE CONSUMER IS STILL LEFT BEHIND
  Unemployment reaches 10.2%. Foreclosures are up 23% in Q3. Personal bankruptcies up 9%.
• INDUSTRY SALES RISE YEAR-OVER-YEAR
  Cash for Clunkers propel sales above 1 million units. Hyundai gains substantial share in '09.
• GM KEEPS OPEL, SELLS HUMMER
  GM's decision creates German union backlash. China's Sichuan Tengzhong acquires Hummer.
• BACK IN THE BLACK!
  Most OEMs, auto dealer groups report Q3 '09 profits. Profit tripled at Hyundai, hits $1 billion at Ford.

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