Another domestic-brand-fueled sales surge in December signals a better 2011 and the U.S. industry's eventual return to sales topping 16 million vehicles, AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson said Tuesday.
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Saab Cars North America has replaced its chief operating officer as it struggles to rebuild the brand in the United States.
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General Motors Co. will get away from the volatile spending on product development that marked the boom and bust cycles of GM's past, GM's CFO said Tuesday.
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General Motors Co. will be a major advertiser, and one of only two automakers airing commercials, during NBC's broadcasts of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, a top executive for the U.S. automaker said on Tuesday.
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Myung-Chul Chung is the new CEO of the company's Slovakian unit. Previously Chung was vice-chairman for procurement and sales at the unit.
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Fiat likely will win workers' support to relaunch the group's main carmaking plant in Italy as a joint venture with Chrysler to build Alfa Romeo and Jeep models for Europe and North America sales. Workers will vote on Jan.
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BMW may build the 3- and 5-series cars in the United States where its 2011 sales will likely surpass the company's volume in Germany for the first time.
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Volkswagen forecast sales worldwide will increase 5 percent this year, after reporting record deliveries in 2010, fueled by growth in China and other emerging economies.
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Volvo will test an electric version of the C30 hatchback to test in the U.S. market this year. Stefan Jacoby, Volvo's CEO, said an extended range C30 hybrid plug-in would also be available in Europe in 2012.
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Honda is counting on a new version of its Civic small car that will go on sale this spring to drive gains in 2011 after losing sales and market share to rivals in 2010.
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After having discussed the future of Jeep and the return of the Grand Wagoneer, Sergio Marchionne has revealed his intention of offering consumers a single minivan for 2013 and introducing a new model that will take on the likes of the Mazda5 and Ford C-MAX.
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Johnson Controls has unveiled the ie:3 at the North American International Auto Show, a 100% electric vehicle offering cabin and battery solutions improving flexibility, liveability and durability for consumers and automakers.
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The '60s and the '70s was the golden age of Formula 1 with the introduction of very interesting and innovative technologies. Sadly, this is no longer the case. Here's a feature about the famous 6-wheel Tyrrell P34 created by the late Derek Gardner.
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MotoGP commercial boss Carmelo Ezpeleta is adamant that the starting grid will be back up to 22 bikes for 2012 and that Delhi and Austin, Texas could become new venues on the future calendar.
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There was good news for the Canadian racing fans as race organizer Octane Motorsport announced that it had reached a final agreement with the City of Edmonton.
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Derek Gardner, the man who created the Tyrrell's famous six-wheeler, has died at the age of 79.
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Chrysler released pricing today on the completely redesigned 300. It will be available in four variants and offer more options than the 2010 models as well as two optional equipment packages.
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Italian exotic car maker Ferrari posted a record 20-percent sales increase in the United States and Canada over the previous year. In 2010, the company managed to sell 1,750 cars.
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Here is a recap of our coverage of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. You will find links to our articles, photo galleries and videos from the event. Feel free to bookmark this page and come back as many time as you want.
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If the early reports are true NASCAR drivers will have to declare one series to earn championship points.
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