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Europeans say new U.S. auto standards are unfair
Stephen Beard Jul 29, 2011
The Obama administration will unveil new fuel economy standards to cut auto emissions, but European carmakers say the new rules will favor Detroit.
Ford announces plans to expand India's Detroit
Rajini Vaidyanathan Aug 3, 2011
India is one of the fastest-growing car markets in the world and its drivers want a specific type of car: small, economical, and -- made by Ford?
Ford, Chrysler gain despite weak economy
Jeff Horwich Sep 22, 2011
The turnaround at the Detroit automakers continues. But pressure will mount this year from Japanese rivals eager to recoup market share.
U.S. government and taxpayers out of the auto industry bailout
Kai Ryssdal Sep 21, 2011
This final note on the way out. The biggest trade in the markets today -- definitely the most symbolic -- might have been 98,000 shares of Chrysler...
Obama's fuel efficiency standards may be too high
Sally Herships Sep 22, 2011
Big carmakers are fighting against the Obama administration's latest proposal for fuel efficiency standards.
Carsharing matches unused cars with people who need them
Casey Miner Sep 22, 2011
Need a set of wheels, but don't want to commit to car payments? A couple of new Bay Area companies are connecting non-car owners with vehicles that are sitting unused in someone else's garage.
Saab's days may be numbered
Sep 22, 2011
The Swedish carmaker has said it can no longer pay its employees because it hasn't secured short-term funding for its business. Jay Nagley, managing director of the consultant firm Redspy Automotive, says the company may not be around much longer.
Some high-tech cars frustrate consumers
Jeff Horwich Sep 22, 2011
Car technologies that are designed to woo customers may actually turn out to annoy them.
Chrysler misses opportunities in smaller cars
Eve Troeh Sep 22, 2011
Consumer Reports has released its newest reviews of Chrysler this morning. While the automaker gets mostly praise in the report, car sales numbers show that Chrysler still has room to grow in the small car market.
Ford plans to invest $1 billion to revamp Lincoln
Eve Troeh Sep 22, 2011
Ford Motor Co. is developing seven all-new or significantly upgraded vehicles for its struggling Lincoln brand. But will dealers stick around long enough to see them?
