Automotive merger and acquisition activity again remained low in 2010 despite stronger balance sheets in the recovering sector, according to a PriceWaterhouseCoopers analysis released this week.
That buzzing noise you hear in the car could be more than a seatbelt reminder--it could be a payment reminder.
A day after announcing that its North American factories would be cranking up production sooner than expected, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. unveiled a series of regional cash, interest-rate, and lease incentives on most of its vehicles. Nissan Motor Co.
To celebrate the now-annual enthusiast extravaganza more commonly known as the
I wouldn't say it was a sad hunk of Detroit iron, but the 1963 Pontiac Star Chief definitely looked lonely when I discovered it in a Michigander's backyard while delivering pizzas.
Estate retains boot capacity but improves economy and emissions
What will we write about when Saab finally (a) gets its essential working capital boost from some deep pocket, long-term-view investor and gets back to building and marketing a passable range of planned new cars, (b) gets swallowed up by a BRIC conglomerate looking for an instant luxury car unit (cf Geely's Volvo; Tata's Jaguar Land Rover) or (c) does an MG Rover and finally goes under, leaving thousands facing early retirement or the dole and a factory site ripe for redevelopment?
Lotus to help tune luxury two-seater, rear-drive coupé rivals Audi TT, BMW Z4
Vauxhall seven-seater is now larger, more luxurious and better to drive
General Motors Co. $2 billion investment in its U.S. factories improves the outlook for the automaker's contract negotiations with the UAW, a union official said today.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., the fourth-largest U.S. car-rental company, said it will cooperate with Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s efforts to get regulatory approval for its $2.08 billion purchase offer.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: There are plenty of times when you wish this engine was the turbo model, with 300 hp, instead of this base engine. But I suspect that one of the times you won't mind is at the gas pump.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: There are plenty of times when you wish this engine was the turbo model, with 300 hp, instead of this base engine. But I suspect that one of the times you wonand#8217;t mind is at the gas pump.
U.S. consumers can't seem to get enough of the 2011 Ford Explorer. It is the fastest-turning vehicle in Ford showrooms these days.
Saab failed to secure investment from Hawtai Motor Group because of "commercial and economic realities," not a lack of government approval, the Chinese company said Friday.
First pictures of new 2012 coupe caught testing in Spain

General Motors' European unit has confirmed media reports earlier this week that Opel/Vauxhall plans extra shifts at its Ellesmere Port (England) and Gliwice (Poland) plants to meet high demand for the five-door Astra Sports Tourer wagon and five-door hatchback. Eight additional shifts are planned per plant for the months May, June and July.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up