Deep beneath the Los Angeles Convention Center, far underground below the corporate-carpeted South Hall of the L.A.
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Deep beneath the Los Angeles Convention Center, far underground below the corporate-carpeted South Hall of the LA auto show, in a place where bright ideas and bad taste battle for attention with conspiracy theorists pleading government collusion,...
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U.S. Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., the Detroit 3's chief ally in Congress, was unseated today as chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., has unseated Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., longtime auto industry ally in Congress, as chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, which handles much industry-related legislation.
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The Brose Group, a manufacturer of mechatronic components and systems for vehicle bodies and interiors, has announced that it will be consolidating several door and latch module production programs in to its newest plant in Warren, Michigan.
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Isuzu and Mazda have announced further job and output reductions in Japan.
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With its electric engine and Lotus built chassis, Dodge EV was a hit at the LA Auto Show
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PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced plans to cut 3,550 jobs reflecting lower demand for its products.
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Opel is a 'special case' and exceptional support measures to save it are justified, European Union (EU) Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen has said.
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Debuting at the L.A. Auto Show, Faurecia says its 'Light Attitude' unveils 10 incremental, breakthrough and game-changing innovations that altogether can significantly reduce the weight of tomorrow's vehicles by as much as 30 kg (66 pounds), improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
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Honda is considering a plan to make its top selling Fit (Jazz) model in the US.
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Daimler has said it will reduce the number of its temporary workers in Germany again.
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Ford of Europe has a new head of manufacturing following James Tetreault's promotion to oversee Ford's factories in North America.
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The Renault-Nissan alliance is to cooperate with the Oregon state government to set up a network of electricity-charging stations in the US state with a view to facilitating the use of electric cars.
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A German regional state passed a law on Wednesday giving Opel EUR500m in loan guarantees in case parent company General Motors goes bankrupt.
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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has said that possible government aid for Europe's car industry should be broad based and not selective.
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Ford has today announced senior management changes in Europe and North America designed to strengthen its Global Manufacturing operations and achieve better alignment with Ford's other global functions.
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His eyes locked on us, their gaze cutting across two lanes of rush-hour traffic crawling up Woodward Avenue, his hand hovering, frozen, over the handle of a parked Daytona-blue 350Z.
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Delphi is providing its first prepackaged driver side airbag assembly in the steering wheel for the Smart Fortwo vehicle made by Daimler. The steering wheel and airbag are usually shipped as separate components. Delphi is also supplying the passenger side airbag and passive occupant detection system for the Fortwo.
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Serbia had hoped someone might 'do a Dacia' with Zastava. But Fiat's ambitious plans for the Serbian automaker have no room for sentiment, as Mark Bursa discovers.
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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