Jeep Sets Global Sales Record in 2012
1/10/2013Chrysler Group LLC's Jeep brand boosted worldwide sales 19% to 701,600 vehicles last year, thus achieving its third straight year of double-digit growth.
U.S. Vehicle Recalls Rose 8% in 2012
1/9/2013Recalls by the seven top-selling carmakers in America grew to 13.5 million units last year from 12.5 million units in 2011, according to The Detroit News.
Union Trust Presses Chrysler to Move Toward IPO
1/9/2013The union-run retiree healthcare trust that owns 41.5% of Chrysler Group LLC has demanded that the company start the process of launching an initial public offering.
VW Seeks to Acquire Remainder of MAN
1/9/2013Volkswagen AG says it intends to buy the 26.3% of German truckmaker MAN AG that it doesn't already own.
Retiree Trust Pushes Chrysler Toward IPO
1/9/2013The union-run retiree healthcare trust that owns 41.5% of Chrysler Group LLC has demanded that the company start the process of launching an initial public offering.
Audi Q5 Crossover Adds 354-hp Gasoline Engine
1/9/2013Audi AG will use next week's Detroit auto show to introduce the first gasoline-powered version of its SQ5 high-performance crossover vehicle.
Isuzu, GM Discuss Pickup Truck Co-Development
1/9/2013General Motors Co. says it is in talks with Isuzu Motors Ltd. about jointly developing a next-generation pickup truck.
GM Discusses Pickup Truck Venture with Isuzu
1/9/2013General Motors Co. says it is in talks with Isuzu Motors Ltd. about jointly developing a next-generation pickup truck.
Nissan Launches Leaf Production in U.S., Promises Lower-Cost Model
1/9/2013This week Nissan Motor Co. will formally begin mass-producing Leaf electric car at its plant in Smyrna, Tenn.
South Africa Auto Sales Growth Slowed to 9% Last Year
1/9/2013Demand for motor vehicles in South Africa climbed to 623,900 units in 2012 compared with 571,400 units in 2011, according to the National Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa.