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Sep
13th

2011 Nissan GT-R, an AW Performance Profile:

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Three years after its introduction at the 2007 Tokyo motor show, the Nissan GT-R still turns heads. Some subtle upgrades over the past couple of years have made it a bit more comfortable. Full story...
Sep
13th

PHILIPPINES: Vehicle sales up 35% in August

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Vehicle sales in the Philippines increased 35.6% to 14,335 units in August, from 10,575 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (CAMPI). Full story...
Sep
13th

2011 Kia Sorento EX, an AW Drivers Log:

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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: This Kia was a good ride during my overnight. I really like the exterior lines; this ute looks beefy but not menacingly so. You do feel the Sorento's heft on the road, but the drag isn't terrible. Full story...
Sep
13th

Ex GM exec Browning set to be named VW U.S. chief

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Volkswagen plans to announce a new U.S. chief today to replace Stefan Jacoby. Jonathan Browning, a former General Motors executive who joined VW in June, will be named CEO, a source said. Full story...
Sep
13th

Former GM exec Browning set to be named VW U.S. chief

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Volkswagen plans to announce a new U.S. chief today to replace Stefan Jacoby. Jonathan Browning, a former General Motors executive who joined VW in June, will be named CEO, a source said. Full story...
Sep
13th

2 YEARS AFTER THE FALL

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The new-car sales collapse had a domino effect and the hangover is being felt acutely now by car dealers. In a dozen ways, aftershocks from the new-car sales debacle are reshaping the used-car business. Full story...
Sep
13th

Will Equus be Lexus — or Phaeton?

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Hyundai's hulking Equus sedan, which thrusts the brand into $60,000 prestige-class territory this fall, is being measured against two previous leaps of faith in the luxury-car wars -- one a big winner and the other a loser. Full story...
Sep
13th

Automotive CEO pay bounced back in 2009

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Despite last year's disastrous economy, CEOs of publicly traded automotive companies got big pay raises in 2009. Most industry CEOs took the painful cuts in 2008 and were on the mend in 2009. Full story...
Sep
13th

Fay in the fray of Toyota image turnaround

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It is not unusual for Toyota to rotate executives through various departments, but for Bill Fay it meant taking over as group vice president of marketing in May -- just as the brand was under assault after driver reports of unintended acceleration. Full story...
Sep
13th

EPA grades top sellers

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Here's how some top-selling cars and light trucks would fare under an Obama administration proposal to put letter grades -- based on fuel economy and emissions -- on the window stickers of new vehicles. Full story...
Sep
13th

How the 2008 crisis reshaped used cars

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The new-car sales collapse had a domino effect and the hangover is being felt acutely now by car dealers. In a dozen ways, aftershocks from the new-car sales debacle are reshaping the used-car business. Full story...
Sep
13th

VW set to announce Browning as chief of U.S. unit

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Volkswagen AG plans to announce Monday that Jonathan Browning will become CEO of its U.S. unit, putting an end to a 2 1/2 month leadership vacuum at the division. Full story...
Sep
13th

Browning pledges to reconnect VW brand with America

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Jonathan Browning, the new head of Volkswagen AG's U.S. unit, vowed today to enhance dealer relations, generate sustained U.S. profits, and reconnect the brand once revered for the Microbus and Beetle with American consumers. Full story...
Sep
13th

Former GM executive Hogan to advise Toyota

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Former General Motors executive Mark Hogan has been retained as an adviser to Toyota Motor Corp. in North America. Toyota spokeswoman Mira Sleilati in New York confirmed the relationship, but declined to say what role Hogan will take. Full story...
Sep
13th

VW names Browning as chief of U.S. unit

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Volkswagen AG today named Jonathan Browning CEO of its U.S. unit, putting an end to a 2 1/2 month leadership vacuum. Browning, a former General Motors and Ford Motor executive who joined VW in June, will take over on Oct. Full story...
Sep
13th

VW’s new U.S. chief Browning promises product push to reconnect with America

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Jonathan Browning, the new head of Volkswagen AG's U.S. unit, vowed today to reconnect the brand once revered for the Microbus and Beetle with American consumers, enhance dealer relations and generate sustained U.S. profits. Full story...
Sep
13th

A new Aston Martin for next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans

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Aston Martin will return to the legendary Le Mans 24 Hour race in 2011 with a new LMP1 race car designed to compete for top honours. Full story...
Sep
13th

GP2: Photos and video of Pastor Maldonado’s accident in Monza

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Venezuelan GP2 series' driver Pastor Maldonado had one hand on the champion's trophy when he was involved in an accident during the first race of the Monza meeting. Full story...
Sep
13th

GP3: Esteban Gutierrez clinched title as Robert Wickens wins in Monza

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Esteban Gutierrez became the first champion in the short history of the GP3 series this past weekend in Monza. Canadian driver Robert Wickens took victory in race 2, as well as second place in the championship. Full story...
Sep
13th

LMS: Peugeot took win at Silverstone

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Anthony Davidson and Nicolas Minassian took win in the Silverstone 1000 km aboard their Peugeot 908 HDi, while Kristensen-McNish's Audi R15 was forced to retire with technical issues. Full story...
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