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Car Wars: Why GM's a Better Buy Than Ford

It's an obvious, inevitable question: GM or Ford? On one view, Ford -- with its solid line of hit products and bailout-free balance sheet -- is the fiscally responsible choice. But the company known until recently as "Government Motors," trading right now in the low $20 range, is turning itself around and qualifies not only as a buy, but a steal.

Can Taxpayers Recoup GM Bailout Money?

It's looking less likely that taxpayers will recoup the $50 billion spent to bail out General Motors. A government watchdog says the U.S. Treasury would need to sell its shares for $133.78 each to break even.