Tesla Motors says it cannot move forward on plans to bring out a second-generation electric car without federal funds.

Tesla Motors says it cannot move forward on plans to bring out a second-generation electric car without federal funds.

Any government help will probably come too late for thousands of dealers whose sales are evaporating along with consumer confidence and credit.

Any government help will probably come too late for thousands of dealers whose sales are evaporating along with consumer confidence and credit.

Any government help will probably come too late for thousands of dealers whose sales are evaporating along with consumer confidence and credit.

Spin. Gaffes. The auto crisis debate is a gift to political junkies who just can’t let go.