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New cars undercut used models as industry tries to move metal By John Reed, Motor Industry Correspondent Published: April 9 2009 03:00 | Last updated: April 9 2009 03:00 In one of the most striking signs yet of the conflicting pressures buffeting the auto industry, some new cars are now selling more cheaply than used vehicles. A shortage of good-quality used cars combined with aggressive discounts offered on many new ones by retailers and manufacturers now mean that some new cars can be had for as much as £1,000 less than used ones in good condition.

<p>The car payment was due. Creditors kept calling. Every single credit card was at its maximum. Steve and Nicole Brown could barely scrape by living paycheck to paycheck, but they never expected to find themselves in such perilous financial shape. As probation officers, the Balch Springs, Texas, couple earn $80,000 a year. Like many, they believed surviving without savings shouldn't happen to someone in their income bracket.</p>

I'm thinking about buying a 2007 HHR this weekend. Since FReepers have their fingers on the pulse of everything, I thought I'd ask if anyone had any negative/positive comments about this vehicle. Thanks.

N.Korea 'Spending Hand Over Fist While People Starve' A Grand National Party lawmaker and member of the National Assembly's Intelligence Committee on Friday said North Korea’s budget structure means it can pour money into its missile program while its people are starving. The comments from Chung Hyung-keun came at a meeting of leading party members a day after the North slammed the South’s refusal to continue food aid until it returns to disarmament talks. "We understand that North Korea intends to build up to 17 more Taepodong-2 missiles,” Jung said. "Some people say each Taepodong-2 costs W60 billion (US$1=W954), but...

Report: Automaker's customers don't want Sirius because they don't want to listen to the shock jock. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - A surprising number of Hyundai customers said they didn't want Sirius Satellite Radio installed in their vehicles because they objected to Howard Stern, according to an auto news Web site. The so-called "shock jock" will broadcast on Sirius (up $0.08 to $5.33, Research) Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. beginning in January 2006, said Inside Line, an online news source that is part of Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com is a partner in CNN.com's automotive news and information channels. Hyundai...

<p>Settlement not fully disclosed, she may have gotten more than a new car.</p>