Ford Belgium Factory Idled by Supplier Strike

Ford Motor Co. reached an agreement earlier this month with the unions at its assembly plant in Genk, Belgium.

Opel Debuts New 4-Cylinder Diesel Family

General Motors Co.'s Opel unit has introduced a new family of 1.6-liter turbodiesel engines that will replace the company's 1.7-liter lineup and some of its 2.0-liter diesels.

Opel Debuts New 4-Cylinder Diesel Family

General Motors Co.'s Opel unit has introduced a new family of 1.6-liter turbodiesel engines that will replace the company's 1.7-liter lineup and some of its 2.0-liter diesels.

Car Buyers Worry More About Styling Than Quality

As average vehicle quality improves, looks and image are becoming bigger factors in which vehicle to buy, according to the J.D.

Nissan EV Parts Plant to Supply Hybrid Components

Nissan Motor Co. says its electric-car parts factory in Smyrna, Tenn., will soon expand output to include batteries and powertrain components for hybrids.

VW Tests Diesel Hybrid Concept for N. America

Volkswagen AG is using the Detroit auto show to gauge North American interest in a six-passenger hybrid crossover that teams a diesel engine and two electric motors.

GM Eyes Additional Plant in China

General Motors Co. is considering erecting another assembly plant in China beyond the two facilities already planned, says Bob Socia, president of GM China.

JLR May Add Jobs in U.K. As Honda Cuts Back

Tata Motors Ltd.'s Jaguar Land Rover unit may hire 800 new workers at its assembly plant in Solihull, England, to keep pace with demand in China, Russia and the U.S., according to Reuters.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Adds V-6 Diesel Option

Chrysler Group LLC is offering the North American version of its 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with variant of the 3.0-liter V-6 diesel it debuted last year in European versions of the SUV.

Honda to Launch Hybrid Accord Production in U.S.

Honda Motor Co. is expanding its assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio, to being making hybrid versions of its Accord sedan this summer.