NEWS

NASA Showcases Ultra-Nimble EV

4/16/2015

NASA has unveiled a prototype electric car that can drive sideways and literally turn on a dime.

VW Recalls Minivans to Replace Ignition Switch

4/16/2015

Volkswagen AG is recalling 20,700 minivans in the U.S. to replace ignition switches that could be jogged out of the "run" position, thus turning off the engine and disabling the power steering, power brakes and airbag systems.

Unique Crush Horns Help Ford F-150 Ace Crash Tests

4/16/2015

Ford Motor Co.'s aluminum-intensive F-150 pickup truck has earned the highest possible five-star ratings in government front, side and overall crash results.

Study: Most Car Shoppers Ready to Buy Online

4/16/2015

Three in four drivers would consider conducting the entire car-buying process online from price negotiation to home delivery, according to a poll of 10,000 consumers in eight countries by Accenture plc.

VW Board Meets Over Piech-Winterkorn Spat

4/16/2015

Volkswagen AG's supervisory board is meeting today to resolve the leadership crisis sparked on Friday when Chairman Ferdinand Piech withdrew his support of CEO Martin Winterkorn.

Magna Sells Interiors Business

4/16/2015

Magna International Inc. has agreed to sell its vehicle interiors business to Spain's Grupo Antolin for $525 million.

Auto Industry Leads U.S. Factory Output

4/16/2015

A booming auto industry pushed U.S. manufacturing output up 0.1% in March, according to the Federal Reserve. it was the manufacturing sector's first year-on-year gain in four months.

Car Sales Surge 11% in Europe

4/16/2015

March deliveries of new passenger vehicle jumped to 1.65 million in Europe last month compared with 1.49 million in March 2014, according to industry group ACEA.

Judge Says GM Is Shielded from Pre-2009 Lawsuits

4/15/2015

Federal bankruptcy judge Robert Gerber has ruled that General Motors Co. is not liable for the wrongdoing of "old" GM before the company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009.

Cadillac ELR Electric Coupe Promises Better Performance, Lower Price

4/15/2015

General Motors Co.'s Cadillac unit says the 2016 version of its Cadillac ELR electric car delivers 25% more power and torque, zippier acceleration, a higher top speed and improved handling.