Ford Motor Co.'s Jim Farley expects no major impact on his company's U.S. operations from the earthquake in Japan, but he warned that it's too early to judge the full effect because expected vehicle shortages have yet to occur.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: My initial impression of the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4? It's too big and heavy to wear the Mini badge. After driving? I am stunned at how much fun even a bigger, heavier Mini can be.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: My initial impression of the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4? It's too big and heavy to wear the Mini badge. After driving? I am stunned at how much fun even a bigger, heavier Mini can be.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: My initial impression of the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4? It's too big and heavy to wear the Mini badge. After driving? I am stunned at how much fun even a bigger, heavier Mini can be.
We're filing this one under and#8220;urban legendsand#8221; until we get further confirmation, but a Kentucky man has reportedly built a homemade car that runs on bourbon whiskey.
Nissan Motor Co. recalled nearly 271,000 older-model Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 SUVs in North America due to the chance that road salt and water could collect to cause a loss of steering, U.S. safety regulators said.
The attractive new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is expected to sell as many as 50,000 to 60,000 units a year in the United States. The car launches this fall.
Toyota Motor Corp. may slip to No. 3 in the world automaker sales rankings behind General Motors Co. and Volkswagen AG due to Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis, which slashed local output by almost two-thirds in March alone.
Toyota Motor Corp. may slip to No. 3 in the world automaker sales rankings behind General Motors Co. and Volkswagen AG due to Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis, which slashed local output by almost two-thirds in March alone.
Cash-strapped automaker Saab said Monday it plans to continue talks this week to secure funding amid concern that the terms attached to a deal would be too onerous for the long-running Swedish brand.
Cash-strapped automaker Saab said Monday it plans to continue talks this week to secure funding amid concern that the terms attached to a deal would be too onerous for the long-running Swedish brand.
Johnson Controls Inc. posted higher quarterly earnings today and raised its revenue forecast for fiscal year 2011 due to the stronger euro and higher growth estimates for its building efficiency unit.
Mercedes-Benz will launch four compact vehicles in the United States in the next three years with starting prices of $30,000 or below.
Mercedes-Benz will launch four compact vehicles in the United States in the next three years with starting prices of $30,000 or below.
Mitsubishi will stop making three models at its Normal, Ill., plant in August.
Mitsubishi will stop making three models at its Normal, Ill., plant in August.
Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito says his company is developing a sports car that will be the spiritual successor to the discontinued Acura NSX.
Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito says his company is developing a sports car that will be the spiritual successor to the discontinued Acura NSX.
Ford Motor Co. may report its largest first-quarter profit since 1998 tomorrow as fuel-efficient new models helped sales gain amid surging U.S. gasoline prices.
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