TAKE A LOOK-Automakers in turmoil

U.S. auto sales dropped by more than 40 percent in February to the lowest
level in almost three decades as American consumers pulled back from making big
purchases despite steeper discounts from major automakers.
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NORTH AMERICA
> U.S. February auto sales plunge as recession deepens [nN03494844]
> GM bondholders, Obama auto team to meet Thursday [nN03506324]
> GM to buy Delphi steering unit, advance payments [nN03492947]
> FACTBOX-Key facts about U.S. February auto sales [nN03501957]
> Chrysler says still in talks on selling Viper line [nN03503276]
> GM falls to No. 3 as Canadian auto sales slump [nN03497964]
> U.S. light vehicle sales, market share for February [nN03316402]
> GM U.S. sales tumble 53 pct in February [nN03491889]
> Ford February sales plunge 48 pct, output cut [nN03480093]
> GM says Chrysler deal 'continues to be set aside' [nN03461585]
> Chrysler says Fiat talks moving forward [nN031797]

EUROPE, ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA
> TAKE A LOOK-Carmakers go green at Geneva Motor Show [nL2566148]
> Saab CEO targets new buyer within 3 months [nL366815]
> Honda robot spices up Insight launch in Europe [nT370855]
> Renault confirms electric car sales targets [nB684250]
> Opel must clear up questions on survival plan - Germany [nL366177]
> Carmakers push for aid, German sales up [nL3871759]
> UK ready to discuss helping GM once it sees plans [nL3403284]
> Toyota seeks govt-backed loan for finance arm [nT328363]
> Nissan to cut costs in line with sales [nT361992]
> Opel in acute liquidity need, needs wage cuts [nL3897676]
> Citroen aims to boost Russia market share [nL3150989]
> Volvo decision probably long process - Ford exec [nN03472093]
> Ferrari sees slight decline in 2009 U.S. sales [nLQ75414]
> Mazda aims to defend European market share [nT71077]

ANALYSIS
> GM culture: a problem that cash can't fix? [nN01346588]
> Auto woes no death knell for Swedish industry [nL2189705]
> State aid delays revamp medicine for auto stocks
> What will U.S. economy look like when it recovers? [nN27331600]
> U.S. advertisers tell consumers: We feel your pain [nN25491656]
> Car crisis toughest test for doyenne of dealers [nLP143105]
> Despite pledges, protectionist threat won't go away [nLP652749]
> U.S. autos task force cannot overreach [nN20468290]
> GM may need threat of failure to survive [nN13538594]

FACTBOX
> Where has the U.S. bailout money gone? [nN27482095]
> Aid packages for Europe's auto industry [nL1584600]
> Five facts about plan to rescue GM's Opel [nLR868150]
> GM Opel's sites and staff in Europe [nLQ858481]
> History of GM's German unit Opel [nLQ349560]
> What's on at the Geneva Motor Show [nLQ875612]
> Summary of $787 bln U.S. stimulus law [nN23342864]
> Global crisis brings threat of protectionism [nLK600755]
> U.S. auto aid requests top $100 billion [nN19506046]
> Profitability of European auto brands [nLJ469056]

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