The tow/repossession company has to notify the police of the repossession so the car can't be reported stolen..
No
Generally speaking, no.
Yes it can.
The local police or the lender can tell you who has the car.
It depends on the reasons the car was repossessed and what the local laws are. If the car is being held as evidence or to be processed for evidence, it can be held as long as it is needed.
Sure
Yes
You'll have to pay off the bank and get the title cleared.
The length of time that a car payment can be late without being repossessed will depend on the bank or car dealers agreements. Payments made after a month may be in jeopardy of being repossessed.
To locate your repossessed car, you can contact the lender or the repossession company that took it. They will have information on where the car is being held. You may need to provide proof of ownership and identification before they release the car to you.
The owner of the car (person(s)) who took the loan on the car are responsible
Not without being a car thief.