Consumers are not asking the auto industry to move into autonomous-drive cars, but manufacturers must take them there by 'giving them a lot of benefits,' says Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. He cited two: safety and mobility for older drivers.
Ford said in Detroit it was introducing FordPass - as part of its "transformation into an auto and mobility company" - a platform that "reimagines" the relationship between automaker and consumer, aiming to do for car owners (Ford ownership not required) what iTunes did for music fans.
Ford today showed the four-door, SuperCrew version of the 2017 F-150 Raptor, with a wheelbase that's 12 inches longer than the SuperCab Raptor.
Volvo will need to lure more than half of the buyers for the new S90 luxury sedan from conquests, an even higher rate than the redesigned XC90, CEO Hakan Samuelsson says.
Volkswagen CEO has said the automaker is sticking to investment plans and continues to view the US as a core market, ahead of critical meetings this week with government officials over its admission that it rigged emission tests on 'clean diesel' vehicles.
German supplier Schaeffler Group expects significant growth in its electric and hybrid powertrains business, CEO Klaus Rosenfeld said Monday at the Detroit auto show. He cited specific projects under development for automakers.
Audi executives showcased a bit of the brand's near- and long-term future with two global debuts here at the Detroit auto show, including a concept with hydrogen fuel cells.
After 2015's record-breaking US light vehicle market of 17.4m units, analysts expect the vibrant US market to post a further record in 2016 in spite of the forecast upward movement to US interest rates.
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Looking to repeat the innovation of the original but not duplicate its offbeat styling, Honda showcased an all-new Ridgeline midsize pickup that comes online as smaller trucks gain favor with consumers again.
Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) says plans by the French authorities to build a new migrant camp in Dunkirk are "madness" as the row surrounding the burgeoning refugee problem shows no sign of diminishing.
The only positive result for the Brazilian auto industry in 2015 was vehicle export volume jumping 25% to 416,955 units, heavy vehicles included, but not counting CKD assembly kits.
BMW retained the title of world's top-selling premium brand last year while Mercedes overtook Audi to claim the No. 2 spot.
As Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne starts to look beyond his reign at the carmaker, he's betting he can silence naysayers one more time.
Aston Martin is considering a car plant in Macedonia to build its DBX crossover after the former Yugoslav republic made an improved offer to the carmaker, Reuters reported.
Volvo said at the Detroit show its new S90 flagship sedan would be launched with IntelliSafe Assist as standard. This includes adaptive cruise control and distance alert, and the advanced semi-autonomous drive feature, Pilot Assist.
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