Last year, 136, 222 American-made vehicles were exported to China, a significant figure considering that auto exports to that nation totaled less than 1, 000 as recently as 2003.

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The coast to coast traverse of the United States is steeped in lore and an iconic part of the nation's auto-centric heritage, going back to the days of Route 66, but how many people actually experience this great trip?

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Friday, AutoNation, the nation's largest independent auto dealer, announced a 29% drop in profits for the second quarter.

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AutoNation ( AN - news - people ), the nation's largest independent auto dealer, announced a 29% drop in profits for the second quarter.

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The program already has 15, 893, or 88 percent, of the nation's approximately 18, 000 registered auto dealers set to participate, said Bailey Wood, a spokesman for the National Automobile Dealers Association.

CNN: 'Cash for clunkers' program under way

Imagine, if you will, that Monday night we heard from local restaurant and catering companies throughout the nation, then on Tuesday night we heard from auto dealerships, Wednesday night was machine repair shops, Thursday was real estate agencies, etc.

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As our autoworkers and auto communities pass through these difficult times, we, as a nation, must do our part.

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While there is more work to be done, we are starting to see stronger sales, additional shifts at plants, and signs of strength in the auto industry and our economy, a true testament to the resolve and determination of American workers across the nation.

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The nation's murder rate jumped in the 1960s and 1970s as criminals also took advantage of the greater auto-mobility that it fostered.

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