AutoTrader.com Buys Kelley Blue Book

AutoTrader.com has agreed to buy the venerable Kelley Blue Book automobile pricing enterprise for an undisclosed amount, the companies said Tuesday.

Kelley Blue Book will operate as a subsidiary of AutoTrader and continue to be headquartered in Irvin…

Ford Reports Earnings of $1.7 Billion in Third Quarter

The U.S. automaker reported a $1.7 billion profit on strong demand for its revamped line of products, despite a lackluster economy. Continued growth at its Ford Credit finance unit also helped push profits higher.
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Ford May See Record Third-Quarter Earnings

Riding high on improved demand for its vehicles, analysts expect Ford to post a record third-quarter profit of $1.37 billion tomorrow. The automaker’s current third-quarter earnings record is $1.13 billion, set in 1997.
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