Cash-strapped General Motors is auctioning off more than 200 of its historic and most unique cars, including a Cadillac made for Pope John Paul II and a presidential limousine replica used in several films.

Even used car sales down (The Kalona News)

Most area used car dealers agree - as with the new-car market, sales for pre-owned vehicles have slowed Clint Helmuth of Kalona Auto Used Cars and Trucks said that with the current downturn in the economy, owners are driving longer and placing more miles on their vehicles.

Cash-strapped GM to auction off historic cars (TODAYonline)

The General Motors logo at an automotive sales lot in Burlingame, California. Cash-strapped General Motors is auctioning off more than 200 of its historic and most unique cars, including a Cadillac made for Pope John Paul II and a presidential limousine replica used in several films.

Lower Gas Prices Prompts Used Car Sales (WBKO Bowling Green)

Its been known for months now that the new car market is facing tough economic times. However, with the recent drop in gas prices, more consumers are turning to trade-ins and used cars than ever before.

Los Angeles considers restrictions on street sales of cars (Los Angeles Times)

A council committee forms a task force to address the practice, which officials say creates traffic snarls and visual blight. Complaints have come from many neighborhoods. Los Angeles may start cracking down on the impromptu, do-it-yourself used car lots that have sprung up along some streets, raising the ire of nearby residents who find them a more common sight in these tough economic times. ...