NEWS

NHTSA Probes Lights-Out Volkswagen Tiguan

11/8/2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into 26 owner complaints that the exterior lights on their Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs may stop working.

Cadillac Adds a Global Marketing Chief

11/8/2013

General Motors Co. has named Uwe Ellinghaus to become its Cadillac brand's chief marketing officer, a new position for the luxury car unit, on Jan. 1.

Cadillac CTS Picked as Motor Trend’s Car of the Year

11/8/2013

Motor Trend has chosen Cadillac's redesigned CTS sedan as its 2014 Car of the Year.

India Appoints Panel to Monitor GM Diesel Recall

11/8/2013

India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has set up a special panel to monitor General Motor Co.'s recall of diesel-powered Chevrolet Tavera SUVs that don't meet the country's emission standards, The Wall Street Journal reports.

UAW Nominates Moderate to Head Union

11/7/2013

The United Auto Workers union leadership has endorsed secretary-treasurer Dennis Williams to succeed President Bob King, 67, who will step down in June.

Godzilla Goes Hybrid for Next Generation

11/7/2013

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. confirms that its next-generation GT-R supercar will use a hybrid powertrain to boost performance and lower emissions.

MMC Unveils Three-Year Business Plan

11/7/2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s latest business plan aims to increase operating profits 35% by shedding non-core operations and focusing on sales growth in emerging markets.

VW to Unveil Diesel Hybrid-Powered Minicar

11/7/2013

Volkswagen AG will use this month's Tokyo auto show to reveal a prototype Up! supermini fitted with an upgraded version of the plug-in diesel-electric hybrid powertrain used in the company's 260-mpg XL1 concept car.

U.S. Economic Growth Accelerates

11/7/2013

The American economy expanded by an annualized 2.8% in July-September, up 0.3 points from the previous quarter, the U.S.

Visteon’s Quarterly Net Income Triples

11/7/2013

Visteon Corp. reports its third-quarter net income rose to $43 million from $15 million a year earlier.