NEWS

Chevy Cruze Diesel Targets 50-mpg Highway Rating

1/10/2017

General Motors Co. predicts its 2018 diesel Chevrolet Cruze small car with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine will have a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of at least 50 mpg.

Cadillac Retail Overhaul: $800 Million in 3 Years

1/10/2017

General Motors Co.’s plan to revamp the U.S. retail network of its Cadillac luxury brand will cost $800 million over the next three years, brand President Johan de Nysschen tells Automotive News.

Next-Gen Camry Debuts in Detroit

1/10/2017

Toyota Motor Corp.'s eighth-generation Camry gets a host of tech features, updated powertrains and more aggressive styling.

U.S. Arrests VW’s Top Emissions Exec In Diesel Scandal

1/9/2017

The FBI has arrested and intends to indict Oliver Schmidt, Volkswagen AG’s top U.S. compliance officer, for conspiring to shield the company's diesel emission cheating from regulators, The New York Times reports.

Audi Q8 Hybrid Concept Previews Sporty Crossover

1/9/2017

Audi AG says the sportback Q8 concept it unveiled today at the Detroit auto show is a near production-ready version of a new full-size crossover model the brand plans to launch in 2018.

Mercedes Recalls SUVs to Fix Passenger Airbag System

1/9/2017

Daimler AG is recalling 47,800 of its 2016-2017 model GL, GLE and GLS large crossover vehicles in the U.S. to recalibrate the occupant classification system for front passenger airbags.

Ford Confirms U.S. Production for Ranger Pickup, Bronco SUV

1/9/2017

Ford Motor Co. says it will begin building a next-generation version of the midsize Ranger pickup truck at its plant in Wayne, Mich., late next year.

Schaeffler Names Zink to Head Automotive Unit

1/9/2017

Bearing supplier Schaeffler AG has elected Matthias Zink as CEO of its automotive operations, effective Jan. 1.

Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Ridgeline Named N. American Vehicles of the Year

1/9/2017

General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Bolt electric car was selected the 2017 North American Car of the Year by a group of 57 automotive journalists this morning to kick off the Detroit auto show.

VW Confirms Plan for All-Electric SUV

1/9/2017

Volkswagen AG confirms it has approved an all-electric SUV that will go into production about five years from now.