Automotive News for Industry Professionals - updated daily, Monday through Friday!http://www.automotivedigest.comIn what would be great news, newly appointed GM CFO Chris Liddell indicates there could be profits for the company for this year. Further, Liddell sees the possibility of issuing an IPO and selling shares of GM to the public this year as well.http://www.automotivedigest.com/content/displayArticle.aspx?a=6706003/19/2010Dependability study from J.D. Power puts Porsche in the top spot, followed by Lincoln and Buick. Toyota also fares well in 4 segment awards, more than any other automaker.http://www.automotivedigest.com/content/displayArticle.aspx?a=6705803/19/2010Subaru increased US sales 15.4% while the market overall fell 21%. Cash-for-clunkers sparked sales which have continued at a 33% increased rate through February this year. Limited supply of high demand crossover vehicles is supporting sales without heavy incentives and maintaining high residual values. http://www.automotivedigest.com/content/displayArticle.aspx?a=6684203/19/2010Fighting back against recent incidents reported, Toyota investigators are using the event data recorder from the Prius that crashed in New York to determine engine speed and pedal position in an effort to find out if the vehicle was working properly at the time of the crash.http://www.automotivedigest.com/content/displayArticle.aspx?a=6706203/19/2010The NAAA's annual survey reports volume at member auctions was down 14.5% for 2009. The number of vehicles sold at auction was down 5.9%, and the total sale of $80.5 million was off 3.1% from the previous year. Officials said the decline was expected.http://www.automotivedigest.com/content/displayArticle.aspx?a=6682103/19/2010