Though the UAW has had some success signing up university instructors and other professionals, those victories haven't been able to offset the losses in the auto industry.

FORBES: Working Overtime

Strong auto production hasn't been enough to offset broader slowdowns in other industries.

NPR: Orders For US Durable Goods Fall 5.7 Pct. In March

Some of that increase was offset by a 1.7% decline in auto sales.

WSJ: Retail Sales Increase

Higher commodity costs and costs to support product markets slightly offset sales in North America, the U.S. auto company said.

FORBES: Ford Shares Plunge on Q4 Profit Drop

Hyundai aims to sell more premium vehicles overseas to offset a rising won and sluggish demand at home for the South Korean auto maker.

WSJ: What's News

The company noted that it expects some Q4 weakening of brand advertising from the auto sector, where Japanese car makers cut spending, but that the impact should be offset by growth in other sectors.

FORBES: Sohu Spikes As Q3 Results Crush Street Expectations

Take-Two Interactive this morning reported sharply better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, although the results were offset by disappointing guidance, as the company looks ahead to the spring 2013 release of Grand Theft Auto V.

FORBES: Take-Two FY Q2 Crushes Ests; Q3 Outlook Misses; Shrs Up