Ford curbs truck output in shift to more fuel-efficient cars
Ford Motor Co. announced plans Friday to cut back further on North American production of big trucks and sport utility vehicles to adapt to...
GM halts development of trucks and SUVs
General Motors Corp. said Thursday it was halting development of its next-generation pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles amid soaring gasoline prices. "We are delaying...
Daimler picks Hungary for its next compact car plant
German auto giant Daimler ended several months of suspense Wednesday with a decision to build a new auto factory for small Mercedes models in...
Ford, GM see boost in trade with China
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors expect to export 1.8 billion dollars' worth of vehicles and parts over the next few years, helped by...
Mitsubishi, Peugeot may team up in electric cars
Japan's Mitsubishi Motors and France's PSA Peugeot Citroen said Tuesday they may collaborate in technology for electric vehicles as the global race to build...
VW mulls selling new Golf in the United States
German carmaker Volkswagen will decide in a few months whether to sell the newest version of its Golf model in the United States, given...
Talks under way for 3rd car line at GM plant in Ontario
General Motors Corp. and the Ontario government are in discussions about adding a third car line at the automaker's truck plant in Oshawa, Economic...
Volvo C30 Wins Ward's AutoWorld Interior Design Award
Ward's AutoWorld magazine once again acknowledged Volvo for superior car interior design. The Volvo C30 earned Ward's Interior Design Award for Best Brand Reflection....
Toyota says to produce new hybrid battery next year
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it plans to start producing lithium-ion batteries next year as it races against rivals to develop new high-mileage...
German carmakers welcome modified emissions targets
German automakers could breathe easier Tuesday after Berlin and Paris agreed on a proposal that relaxes carbon dioxide emission targets for cars. The accord "is...
