NEWS

Takata Office in Detroit Raided in Global Price-Fixing Probe

2/10/2011

A Takata Corp. subsidiary in Detroit says the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation searched its offices on Tuesday, apparently as part of an international investigation into price fixing.

U.S. Proposes Fuel Economy Rules for Big Trucks

10/26/2010

The Obama administration proposes cuts of as much as 20% in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold in the U.S. by the 2018 model year.

GM Ponders a Nano Competitor for India

6/2/2010

General Motors Co. may use the expertise of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. to develop an ultra-low-cost car to compete with Tata Motors Ltd.'s Nano sedan.

Russian Sales Fall in February, New Scrappage Program Begins

3/15/2010

Automakers sold 91,900 passenger and light commercial vehicles last month in Russia, down one-third from the 134,900 shipped in February 2009, according to the Assn. of European Businesses.

Humvee Gets Discharge Papers

2/5/2010

The U.S. Army will not renew its contract to purchase Humvee military vehicles from AM General Corp. when supplier's contract expires in November.

Fiat Would “Fully Support” an End of Incentives

2/5/2010

Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne, who has been urging Italy to renew scrappage incentives this year, says the company will be able to cope if the government decides against an extension.

VIEWPOINT | Post-2009 Strategies for the Auto Industry

1/13/2010

The North American automobile industry is beginning to emerge from perhaps its biggest crisis ever.

GM Says Saab Sales is Unlikely

1/7/2010

General Motors Co. CEO Ed Whitacre says he is "not confident" that a deal to save Saab Automobile can be negotiated.

EPA: Greenhouse Gases Pose Health Threat

12/8/2009

As expected, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared that greenhouse gases pose a danger to public health under the Clean Air Act, signaling a likely change in future emission standards.