Falling demand for the Smart two-seater in the United States means Daimler's microcar brand likely will sell fewer than 100,000 units of the microcar globally this year, down from 114,000 in 2009, a German magazine reported.
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In the wake of concessions granted by the UAW last year, life on the factory floor for thousands of factory workers at Detroit's automakers has changed amid the industry's sharp sales downturn.
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UAW President Bob King said workers' concessions helped save U.S. automakers and the employees should regain some benefits now that the industry is recovering. UAW members who work for U.S.
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Saab is holding technology-sharing talks with three vehicle makers to cut model-development costs and cement its recovery from near collapse.
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Suzuki has delayed the relaunch of its Swift small car in the United States until next year while it works on a global product strategy with Volkswagen AG and ponders the growing strength of the yen against the dollar.
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Falling demand for the Smart two-seater in the United States means Daimler's microcar brand likely will sell fewer than 100,000 units of the microcar globally this year, down from 114,000 in 2009, a German magazine reported.
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While Mercedes-Benz and BMW move into smaller and less expensive segments in the United States, aspiring European rivals plan bigger and more luxurious models for the key market.
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After a flying start in 2009, Smart sales are crashing in the United States. But there's hope for the European microcar brand.
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BMW plans to expand Mini's product range in an effort to boost sales and keep dealers profitable as the brand's U.S. network expands to 120 stores, from 86. After flying high for several years with record sales, Mini has stalled in 2010.
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Japanese design lion Yoshihiko Matsuo, creator of the first Nissan Z sports car in 1969, eyes his young visitor warily.
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Jon Brancheau was named vice president of Nissan marketing at Nissan North America in March. He was new to the brand, but not the company.
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Mini USA's lineup is rapidly expanding; it's adding models and entering new segments.
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With the launch of seven new, restyled or redesigned vehicles this year, Ford Motor Co. is placing more resources into marketing as it tries to build on its return to profitability and higher market share.
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After a year of big gains, a new forecast shows North American production flattening in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, August sales numbers, due this week, are expected to be lackluster.
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Eight months ago, Frank Bork sold his Ford dealership near Buffalo, N.Y., to Ford Motor Co. "I regret it," says Bork, 59. "Ford has become a better company. Had we kept it and new products came out, we might have been OK."
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Joel Ewanick, General Motors Co.'s new marketing chief, says he'll keep bringing in new blood until the automaker gets its marketing messages right.
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While Mercedes-Benz and BMW move into smaller and less expensive segments in the United States, aspiring lower-volume Europeans plan bigger and more luxurious models.
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Klaus Graf won a second race this season on Sunday, in Mosport, Ontario. The race he was leading alongside teammate Romain Dumas was put to an end after an accident involving Luke Hines and Jonny Cocker destroyed the Armco safety barrier of the Andretti Straight.
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The head of Volkswagen's motorsport division says the manufacturer could be competing in the World Rally Championship as early as 2013 if plans are given the green light in the coming months.
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While many fans can get an invitation to meet an owner or driver, or even get a tour of a NASCAR race shop it's virtually impossible to sit inside a team meeting.
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