The T/A moniker means many things to many people. To some it's Smokey and the Bandit, to others, it's a blue-and-white classic, and we're sure there are a few who shed a tear at the last WS6.
Full story...
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said today that the Ford-UAW contract modifications rejected overwhelmingly by Ford's 41,000 hourly U.S. workers would have saved the automaker just $30 million.
Full story...
Ford Motor Co.and#8217;s surprise profit in the third quarter and#8220;absolutelyand#8221; would have happened even without the cash-for-clunkers program, CEO Alan Mulally said today.
Full story...
The Obama administration's ability to decide when and how to sell its stakes in General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group is undercut by the rapidly declining staff of the auto task force and its accompanying loss of expertise, Congress' watchdog says.
Full story...
Fiat S.p.A.'s plans for Chrysler will scrap the U.S. automaker's plans to peddle its brands outside North America with the exception of Jeep, people with direct knowledge of the plan said.
Full story...
Just as subprime lending set the stage for the housing crisis that set off the economic downturn, easy credit played a major role in inflaming demand for high-priced sports-utility vehicles and other vehicles, auto manufacturers and retailers said...
Full story...
Moody's Investors Service today raised its debt ratings on Ford Motor Co. and its finance arm, citing the automaker's progress in cutting costs and boosting market share.
Full story...
Moody's Investors Service today raised its debt ratings on Ford Motor Co. and its finance arm, citing the automaker's progress in cutting costs and boosting market share.
Full story...
In today's News Brake: Acura tears up its product plans, driver and tire news from Formula One, and Rick Hendrick plans to revive old cars . . . But Wait, There's More!
Full story...
BMW AG expects a slower recovery in 2010 U.S. auto sales than anticipated just a few months ago with consumer debt remaining a drag on the developing rebound, the automaker's president for North America said today.
Full story...
Toyota Motor Corp. expects industry-wide U.S. light vehicle sales to range between 10.3 million and 10.4 million units in 2009, and top 11 million in 2010, the automaker's U.S. brand chief told Reuters today.
Full story...
Although BMW has barely benefited from Europe's scrappage incentives which have mainly boosted small car sales, the firm is expected by some analysts to post improved third quarter financial results tomorrow (November 3rd).
Full story...
Mercedes-Benz USA launched the AMG Challenge in 2002, a program touted as "a chance to experience the thrill of driving the newest Mercedes AMGs on some of America's best racetracks."
Full story...
ArvinMeritor has completed the sale of its 57% stake in the Meritor Suspension Systems Company (MSSC) joint venture to Mitsubishi Steel for close to US$13 million, which included a $12m cash dividend received by ArvinMeritor in the third quarter.
Full story...
Spanish builder ACS is negotiating a tie-up with Seat to develop technology and infrastructure for electric cars, local media reported, citing unnamed sources close to Seat owner Volkswagen.
Full story...
French auto supplier Faurecia SA said today it plans to acquire Emcon Technologies to create the world's largest exhaust systems supplier -- with $7.7 billion in annual revenue.
Full story...
Subaru carmaker Fuji Heavy Industries expects to return to the black with a group operating profit of JPY1bn for the current business year on cost-cutting efforts and strong sales in North America and China.
Full story...
Fiat plans for Chrysler will scrap the US automaker's long-held plans for its brands outside North America with the exception of Jeep, people with direct knowledge of the plan have said.
Full story...
Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling as many as 39,600 B-series pickup trucks because of leaky cruise control switches that can lead to engine fires -- the same kind of problem that led to Ford Motor Co.
Full story...
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
The latest auto news, reviews, prices, product and vehicle releases. 