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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big Three develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable.   Full Story

German sports car maker Porsche is the only auto company this year to post overall higher SUV sales than it had last year. And Porsche has only one SUV: the Cayenne. Even more surprising, perhaps, is the fact the Cayenne is shining at Porsche's U.S. showrooms, while sales of the brand's road-hugging and iconic cars have dipped from last year's levels.   ...[MORE]

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will cut its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.   Full Story

Dear Tom and Ray: My neighbor is an elderly gent with fairly advanced Alzheimer's disease. His wife was called out of town and left both of their cars disabled (disconnected the batteries, probably) so he wouldn't drive off on his own.   Full Story