Jeep recalls older SUVs for suspension flaw
The recall includes 325,000 Jeeps in North America.
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F-150 not alone: GM, Fiat Chrysler hit by parts shortage
A fire at a parts manufacturer has forced some automakers to suspend production.
Older Jeeps recalled; suspension problem could cause crash
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 325,000 older Jeep SUVs in North America to fix a suspension problem that could limit a driver's control of the vehicles.
Mercedes to recall Smart cars due to engine fire risk
Under pressure from the U.S. government, Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 43,000 tiny Smart cars because the engines can catch fire.
Parts shortage that hit Ford spreads to more companies
There's no apparent signs that Wall Street is worried about a plant fire that is forcing Ford to cut back on production of its F-150 pickup, the top-selling vehicle in America.
NTSB probing 4th Tesla crash
The safety board examining Tesla’s lithium-ion battery.
Ford F-150s plentiful enough to satisfy demand: CFO Bob Shanks
The impact of the F-150 production halt should be short term, he said.
Ford CFO: Impact from F-150 halt should be short term
Ford halts F-150 production
SKorea, GM agree on funding to help keep local unit afloat
South Korea says it has reached an agreement with General Motors to inject $4.35 billion in funding to keep the loss-making Korean unit afloat.
NASCAR owner dedicated to sport's growth, internal memo says
The France family is reportedly exploring a sale of the racing series.
Why the Ford F-150 is a profit machine
The company says a fire at a parts suppliers that halted production won’t be a long-term concern.
Feds probe Tesla crash and fire in which 2 teens killed
A federal safety agency is investigating a severe crash and fire involving a Telsa electric car that killed two teenagers in Florida.
Sanctions on Iran could cost US, European companies billions
Major companies, particularly in Europe, could see billions of dollars in commercial deals canceled because of the U.S. decision to reinstall sanctions on Iran, though the ultimate impact remains unclear due to the possibility of renegotiations and exemptions, experts say.
Ford halts F-150 production, says no impact on 2018 profit
The company says dealers have enough trucks in stock until production can resume.
Dancing robots building cars
Dancing robots in Spain
Volvo's unveils new subscription plan
Volvo's car subscription
Self-driving cars hit the road in Florida
Testing self-driving cars in Florida
German Cabinet approves plans for new class-action suits
Germany's Cabinet has approved plans to allow a form of class-action suit by consumers, an idea that was prompted in part by automaker Volkswagen's diesel emissions-cheating scandal.
US House overturns rule meant to curb car loan bias
It’s the latest challenge to the consumer finance watchdog agency's oversight.















