Violence in Egypt Prompts Carmakers to Idle Local Facilities
8/15/2013General Motors, Suzuki and Toyota have halted their operations in Egypt after a crackdown on protesters by Egypt's military and ensuing riots left more than 600 people dead.
Buffett, Other Big Investors Boost GM Holdings
8/15/2013Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and a number of large investment management firms increased their stakes in General Motors Co. during the second quarter.
Ford Predicts Europe’s Car Price War Will Continue
8/15/2013Ford Motor Co. doesn't expect the European auto market's fierce pricing competition to end soon despite the apparent stabilization of vehicle sales.
Ford: Europe’s Car Price War Likely to Continue
8/15/2013Ford Motor Co. doesn't expect the European auto market's fierce pricing competition to end soon despite the apparent stabilization of vehicle sales.
Hyundai to Recall 240,000 Vehicles for Rust Problem
8/15/2013Hyundai Motor Co. is preparing to recall 240,000 cars in U.S. snow-belt states because their undercarriages could corrode and affect rear-wheel alignment, Reuters reports.
U.S. Orders Online Recall Look-Up System
8/15/2013By next summer carmaker Web sites must include a feature that allows visitors to check the recall status of a U.S. car or truck by entering its vehicle identification number.
CD Players in Cars Continue to Fade
8/15/2013The worldwide percentage of new cars equipped with CD players peaked at 89% in 2008.
GM Boosts Chevy Cruze Output
8/14/2013General Motors Co. has canceled plans to idle its assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio, during the week of Aug. 26 because of strong demand for the Chevrolet Cruze small sedan built there.
Hyundai, Kia Workers Vote to Strike in Korea
8/14/2013Hourly workers at Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Motors Corp. in South Korea have voted to authorize strikes at both companies as early as Aug. 20.
Korea's Hyundai, Kia Workers Vote to Strike
8/14/2013Hourly workers at Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Motors Corp. in South Korea have voted to authorize strikes at both companies as early as Aug. 20.