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The gates of a gray car factory in central Russia creak open, releasing hundreds of workers into the bright spring sunshine. The workday is over, but the mood is grim. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it raised $1.4 billion through a 300 million share offer for $4.75 per share, a move that CEO Alan Mulally said was an important step toward getting profitable again. Full story...

BMW's CEO is concerned that making compact vehicles jointly with rival Mercedes-Benz of Daimler or merging their financial services operations could be a danger, he told a German newspaper. "There are clear limits. Full story...

BMW's CEO is concerned that making compact vehicles jointly with rival Mercedes-Benz of Daimler or merging their financial services operations could be a danger, he told a German newspaper. "There are clear limits. Full story...

Charles Hurley, the Mothers Against Drunk Driving CEO who has been criticized by some environmentalists, has withdrawn from consideration as head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it raised $1.4 billion through a 300 million share offer for $4.75 per share, a move that CEO Alan Mulally said was an important step toward getting profitable again. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it raised $1.4 billion through a 300 million share offer for $4.75 per share, a move that its CEO said was an important step toward getting profitable again. Full story...

German financial markets watchdog BaFin is investigating a possible market manipulation by Porsche Automobil Holding SE as it attempted to take over Volkswagen AG, the organization said on Tuesday. Full story...

The European Investment Bank on Tuesday approved 750 million euros ($1.02 billion) of loans to European Union carmakers, mainly units of Ford, to make cleaner cars as part of a bigger package to help the sector. Full story...

BMW's CEO is concerned that making compact vehicles jointly with rival Mercedes-Benz of Daimler or merging their financial services operations could be a danger, he told a German newspaper. "There are clear limits. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it raised $1.4 billion through a 300 million share offer for $4.75 per share, a move that its chief executive said was an important step toward getting profitable again. Full story...

The European Investment Bank on Tuesday approved 750 million euros ($1.02 billion) of loans to European Union carmakers, mainly units of Ford, to make cleaner cars as part of a bigger package to help the sector. Full story...

The gates of a gray car factory in central Russia creak open, releasing hundreds of workers into the bright spring sunshine. The workday is over, but the mood is grim. Full story...

BMW's CEO is concerned that making compact vehicles jointly with rival Mercedes-Benz of Daimler or merging their financial services operations could be a danger, he told a German newspaper. "There are clear limits. Full story...

German financial markets watchdog BaFin is investigating a possible market manipulation by Porsche Automobil Holding SE as it attempted to take over Volkswagen AG, the organization said on Tuesday. Full story...

The gates of a grey car factory in central Russia creak open, releasing hundreds of workers into the bright spring sunshine. The workday is over, but the mood is grim. Full story...

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz's racing director insists that rival teams' threats about quitting formula one are real, but for the time the Stuttgart marque is not following suit. Full story...

Louis Schuette first came to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a 16-year-old from Columbus, Ind., without a dime in his pocket. Some 72 years later, after taking a ride in the Indy Racing Experience two-seater May 12, Schuette left the famed 2.5-mile oval feeling like he hit the jackpot. Full story...

The eight DTM drivers of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, including Canadian Bruno Spengler, are prepared for the new season of DTM. Full story...

The Automotive Applications Council of AISI's Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced today that it has selected the BMW X6 research and development team as the winner of its annual Automotive Excellence Award. The team was selected for its cost-effective use of ultra high-strength steels that meet new market demands for safety, fuel efficiency and emission standards. The award was presented today at the Great Designs in Steel seminar in Livonia, Mich. Full story...