Former auto industry correspondent for the Voice of America.
| Date | Original Publisher | Article | Author |
| January 13, 2001 | Toyota Prius Delights Owner | John Birchard |
| July 28, 2001 | DaimlerChrysler: Hoping New SUV Sales Will Soar | John Birchard |
| July 30, 2001 | New Buick Model to Boost Sales Change Image | John Birchard |
| August 6, 2001 | Honda's Hybrid Car Targets High Gas Prices | John Birchard |
| October 1, 2001 | Troubles Continue for US Auto Industry | John Birchard |
| October 9, 2001 | US Auto Sales Fall Less Than Expected | John Birchard |
| October 15, 2001 | A Mercedes for the Masses | John Birchard |
| October 16, 2001 | US Automakers Offer Incentives to Generate Business | John Birchard |
| September 24, 2001 | Automakers React to Terrorist Attacks | John Birchard |
| November 5, 2001 | US: October Auto Sales Increase | John Birchard |
| December 10, 2001 | Some Auto Industry Experts Worried About 'Pull-Ahead Effect' | John Birchard |
| January 7, 2002 | US Auto Industry Sets Near Record in Sales | John Birchard |
| January 13, 2002 | Cadillac's Future at a Crossroads | John Birchard |
| April 20, 2002 | Washington to Host Auto Grand Prix | John Birchard |
| May 28, 2002 | With Globalization, Finding A Car's 'Nationality' is No Easy Task | John Birchard |
| July 8, 2002 | Honda Presents New Hybrid Car | John Birchard |
| July 14, 2002 | Washington DC to Host Grand Prix Auto Racing | John Birchard |
| July 20, 2002 | Action Begins at Cadillac Grand Prix of Washington | John Birchard |
| July 20, 2002 | German Driver Lands Top Pole Position for Cadillac Grand Prix | John Birchard |
| July 20, 2002 | Leitzinger Wins Trans-Am Event at Washington Grand Prix | John Birchard |
| July 21, 2002 | Panoz Drivers Beat Audi Team in Washington DC Grand Prix | John Birchard |
| September 22, 2002 | Are Sports Utility Vehicles Safe? | John Birchard |
| December 26, 2002 | Nissan 2002 Sales Up, Korean Automakers Continue Increasing US Market Share | John Birchard |
| December 29, 2002 | Ford Motor Co. VP Reflects on 2002 Business Year | John Birchard |
| January 2, 2003 | Ford Motor Company Faces Tough Times | John Birchard |
| February 10, 2003 | Rebound Seen for Cadillac Auto Brand | John Birchard |
| February 23, 2003 | Carmakers Project Continued Stong Sales in 2003 | John Birchard |
| March 8, 2003 | New High Tech E-Class Could Boost Mercedes-Benz US Sales | John Birchard |
| March 30, 2003 | New Hummer H-2 Hits the Road | John Birchard |
| April 16, 2003 | Hyundai Enjoying Sharp Rise in US Sales | John Birchard |
| April 18, 2003 | Hyundai Sets Sights on Higher Sales, Better Public Image | John Birchard |
| April 23, 2003 | General Motors Shows Off New 'Ion' Compact Car | John Birchard |
| May 5, 2003 | Silver Tops List of Most Popular US Car Colors | John Birchard |
| May 14, 2003 | Amid Slumping Popularity, Chrysler Adds New Features to PT Cruiser Car | John Birchard |
| May 14, 2003 | Automobile's Interior Design Can 'Make or Break' a Sale | John Birchard |
| May 29, 2003 | Infiniti Launches FX45 Crossover Utility Vehicle | John Birchard |
| June 7, 2003 | Analysts Project Market Growth for Hybrid Cars | John Birchard |
| June 7, 2003 | FedEx Embarks on Hybrid Project for Delivery Vehicles | John Birchard |
| June 7, 2003 | Research Firm Predicts Significant Growth of US Hybrid Vehicle Sales | John Birchard |
| June 18, 2003 | Minivans Continue to Grow in Popularity | John Birchard |
| June 19, 2003 | Chrysler Introduces the Pacifica | John Birchard |
| June 28, 2003 | Nissan Fields the Best Maxima to Date | John Birchard |
| July 16, 2003 | Japanese Carmakers Outrank Europeans in Reliability Survey | John Birchard |
| September 5, 2003 | Porsche Cayenne - An Amazing SUV | John Birchard |
| September 10, 2003 | Voice of America | TSX - The Newest Acura | John Birchard |
| September 13, 2003 | Voice of America | Volvo S-60 Brings Safety, Style and Performance to Car Enthusiasts | John Birchard |
| October 23, 2003 | Voice of America | New Book Questions Future of Detroit Auto Industry's Market Dominance | John Birchard |
| November 19, 2003 | Voice of America | Daimler Chrysler's Crossfire Turns a Lot of Heads | John Birchard |
| November 29, 2003 | Voice of America | Buick Works Hard to Perk Up Its Image | John Birchard |
| December 13, 2003 | Voice of America | Cadillac Turning Heads Again with Boldly-Styled, Powerful, Comfortable SUV | John Birchard |
| December 26, 2003 | Voice of America | Hybrid Electric is Prelude to Automobile's Future, says Former GM Chairman | John Birchard |
| December 17, 2003 | Voice of America | Hybrid Cars Gain Wider Consumer Acceptance | John Birchard |
| March 14, 2004 | Suzuki Unveils Big Plans for US Market | John Birchard |
| March 20, 2004 | Auto Manufacturers Await Annual Consumer Reports Car Issue | John Birchard |
| April 21, 2004 | 2004 European Car Sales Decline in US | John Birchard |
| April 22, 2004 | Chinese Auto Industry Attracts Major Manufacturers | John Birchard |
| April 28, 2004 | Infiniti Introduces New Safety System | John Birchard |
| May 17, 2004 | Mitsubishi Motors Struggles Could Affect Several Companies | >John Birchard |
| May 25, 2004 | American Demand for Big Cars Stable Despite Increasing Gasoline Prices | John Birchard |
| May 26, 2004 | Hybrid Auto Sales On the Rise | John Birchard |
| June 3, 2004 | High Gas Prices Prompt Consumers to Take Another Look at Diesel Cars | John Birchard |
| June 17, 2004 | Ford Unveils Hybrid SUV | John Birchard |
| June 20, 2004 | Auto Industry Inches Slowly Toward Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles | John Birchard |
| June 24, 2004 | Ford Motor Company Shows Renewed Vigor in 2004 | John Birchard |
| July 3, 2004 | Decades-Old Tariff on Light Truck Imports Up for Debate | John Birchard |
| July 15, 2004 | Auto Manufacturers Use Incentives to Attract Customers | John Birchard |
| September 9, 2004 | New Hyundai Plant Should Aid Alabama Economy | John Birchard |
| September 29, 2004 | Honda Celebrates 25 Years of Manufacturing in US | John Birchard |
| March 23, 2005 | Industry Says Aluminum Adds to Car Safety | John Birchard |
| January 25, 2006 | Ford Executive Talks About Automaker's Plans for Future | John Birchard |
| January 26, 2007 | Daimler Chrysler Board Chairman Sees Diesel Alternative | John Birchard |