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The U.S. auto industry will recover only a little next year, weighed down by high unemployment and other troubles that will continue to limit economic growth, a top industry analyst said Monday.
- General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around.
China's commerce minister says Beijing is carrying out a probe of some imports of American-made autos.
Mazda and Mitsubishi Motors — Japan's No. 4 and No. 5 automakers — reported half-year net losses Thursday, battered by plunging sales and the strong yen.
China has told the U.S. that it will take steps that could lead to higher tariffs on imports of autos made by GM, Chrysler and Ford.
China's annual auto production surpassed 10 million for the first time on Tuesday, as a new "Liberation" model truck rolled off the assembly line at state-owned First Automobile Works, state media reported.
India's auto sales rose 17.1 percent in September from a year earlier to 212,975 vehicles, as holiday buying, easier credit and rising consumer confidence fueled growth in India's auto sector.
“The Aztek actually pained me to look at it initially. Some design by committee, focus group rationale run amok that can only be enabled by some mysterious force from management.”— quieteye
Months after the government bailed out General Motors and Chrysler, some lawmakers are questioning tough contract demands by the two auto companies that union officials argue could lead to the replacement of hundreds of union carhaulers with nonunion drivers.
Silver in hues ranging from chrome to charcoal gray extended its reign as the most popular choice for car and truck paint across the globe this year, according to annual data collected by a leading paint maker.
Ford Motor Co. plans to build a new assembly plant in China while Toyota Motor Co. will start selling an entry-level family car there, as the world's automakers pour more resources into the fast-growing Chinese car market amid weakness in their home countries.
When it comes to Chinese-made tires, tests show that caveat emptor prevails. You'll get what you pay for.
Fast-growing Chinese battery and automaker BYD Co. is thinking big — really big. It aims to overtake Toyota Motor Co. to become the global auto leader in under two decades, company officials say.
The U.S. government will begin subjecting 2011 cars to a new battery of tougher crash tests that will likely produce lower test scores. But that does not mean cars will be any less safe.
With global talks on climate change looming, the Obama administration sought to gain momentum Tuesday by unveiling its plan to require better gas mileage for cars and trucks and the first-ever rules on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
Big cars and trucks are out. Smaller ones that offer more for your dollar are in. And many drivers will hang onto the new cars they buy longer.
Volkswagen has ambitious plans to directly challenge Toyota — and a cornerstone of the plan is to boost sales in the U.S. by building products with more American flavor.
Keeping safety in mind, there are several cars that are well-suited for furry passengers.
All three U.S.-based automakers are doing a better job of satisfying their customers than they were a year ago, according to a recent survey.
The U.S. government will not use its stake in General Motors to make social policy such as offering more fuel efficient vehicles or limiting auto emissions, the head of a task force overseeing the industry said Wednesday.
The House vote to extend the wildly popular “cash for clunkers” car program left auto dealers in a kind of limbo Friday, not sure whether they should keep handing out deals to buyers who are flooding showrooms nationwide as they await Senate action next week on the program.
Congress moved to restore funding for hydrogen research prized by the auto industry despite questions from the Obama administration over the time it will take to build a fleet of vehicles and a network of fueling stations.
In a July 28 story about the early results of the government's "cash for clunkers" program, The Associated Press misidentified the program's official title. It is the Car Allowance Rebate System, not the Cash Allowance Rebate System.
CNBC: General Motors CEO to resignPeople familiar with the matter say General Motors' Chief Executive Frederick "Fritz" Henderson will resign, CNBC's Phil Lebau reports.
GM to phase out Saab without deal by year endGeneral Motors Co. said it will phase out its storied Swedish Saab brand if no deal is reached by the end of this month.
Government wants tougher side air bag rulesNew cars and trucks would be required to have larger and stronger side air bags to prevent motorists from being tossed out of vehicles during rollover crashes, the government proposed Tuesday.
Ford's sales in November holding steadyFord Motor Co. says U.S. sales held steady in November as buyers snapped up fuel-efficient cars and crossovers.
Mustang, Camaro try to outmuscle each otherFord is cranking up the horsepower on the 2011 Mustang as it tries to win back muscle car sales from its archrival, the Chevrolet Camaro.
Detroit needs housing recovery for pickup salesAt Kevin Haner's construction company in Las Vegas, three of the four Dodge Ram pickup trucks are starting to get a little old.
GM chooses Canada to build new midsize BuickGeneral Motors Co. will build a new Buick midsize car at its assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, the company announced Wednesday.
Toyota to replace 3.8 million gas pedalsToyota Motor Corp. will replace gas pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with sudden acceleration or the pedal becoming stuck in the floor mat.
Nissan hatches plan to boost battery carsNissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is among those who believe the public may get charged up by the switch to electric power, if the new battery cars are affordable and fun to drive.
Toyota to recall 110,000 Tundras over rustToyota will recall 110,000 Tundra trucks from the 2000-2003 model years to address excessive rust on the vehicle's frame.
GM deal to sell Saab brand collapsesGeneral Motors Co. said Tuesday Swedish specialty car maker Koenigsegg Group AB has ended plans to buy GM's Saab brand.
Leasing again becoming option for auto buyersAuto leasing, temporarily crippled by the credit and financial crisis, is making a comeback this fall.
GM asks Europe for multibillion dollar handoutGeneral Motors Co. on Monday asked European governments to help pay most of the $4.9 billion it needs to restructure its struggling European operations.
GM public offering could come at end of 2010GM should focus on making money and repaying Treasury loans before turning to public markets to sell the taxpayer's stake in the automaker, a senior government official said.
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Electric car maker Tesla reportedly to go publicElectric sports car maker Tesla Motors plans to go public soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, amid growing interest in green technology and battery-powered vehicles.
VW to buy Karmann Ghia-maker's assetsVolkswagen says it will buy some assets of the maker of the iconic Karmann Ghia to create a new manufacturing subsidiary that will eventually build a new car model.
10 truly strange-looking foreign carsAmericans have bought foreign cars by the boatload for decades. But some of them may be a little too foreign. Here's our roundup of foreign cars that don't just look foreign, they look alien.
Ford, Subaru, VW win top safety picksFord, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the U.S. insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment.
At GM, down looks like up, at least for nowDespite some uncertainties, GM's latest financial results provide a clear indication that the bailed-out automaker is doing better than even it had hoped for.
Ford Fusion named Motor Trend car of the yearThe Ford Fusion is Motor Trend magazine's car of the year.
GM reports $1.2 billion third-quarter lossGM says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around.
37 percent of U.S. Saab dealerships to closeAbout 37 percent of U.S. Saab dealers will close as part of General Motors Corp.'s planned sale of the ailing Swedish car brand to Koenigsegg Group AB, a GM spokeswoman said Saturday.
Ford: New police cruiser to replace Crown VicFord Motor Co. said Friday it plans to sell a new police cruiser vehicle to replace its Crown Victoria "Police Interceptor" once the sedan is phased out of production in 2011.
GM needs new Buick, Chevy entries to be hitsTwo General Motors cars due in showrooms next year must be hits to help the automaker turn around sales and pay back its big debt to U.S. taxpayers.
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