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Officials of Japan's ministry of land and transport conducted on-site checks Monday at two factories of the automaker Subaru where unqualified workers were inspecting its cars, as reports said the company plans to recall 255,000 vehicles to be re-inspected.

General Motors has agreed to a $13.9 million settlement with Orange County, California, after prosecutors accused the auto giant of concealing serious safety defects to avoid costly recalls and part replacements.

General Motors has agreed to a $13.9 million settlement with Orange County, California, after prosecutors accused the auto giant of concealing serious safety defects to avoid costly recalls and part replacements.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration said Friday it is looking for input on how it can remove regulatory roadblocks to self-driving cars.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration said Friday it is looking for input on how it can remove regulatory roadblocks to self-driving cars.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 841,000 Ford Motor Co cars over concerns steering wheels could detach while driving.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 841,000 Ford Motor Co cars over concerns steering wheels could detach while driving.

Japanese automaker Subaru is investigating whether it carried out illegal inspections on its own vehicles and if any recalls might be needed.

Automaker Volkswagen saw profit drop by half in the third quarter due to expenses for fixing and buying back diesel cars in the United States.

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Ford is reporting that its net income rose 63 percent, to $1.6 billion, in the third quarter on strong pickup truck sales and cost cutting.

Ford is reporting that its net income rose 63 percent, to $1.6 billion, in the third quarter on strong pickup truck sales and cost cutting.

Ford Motor Co. reported a better-than-expected quarterly net profit on Thursday, driven largely by U.S. sales of its high-margin pickup trucks, and raised the low end of its full-year earnings forecast.

Ford Motor Co. reported a better-than-expected quarterly net profit on Thursday, driven largely by U.S. sales of its high-margin pickup trucks, and raised the low end of its full-year earnings forecast.

Hyundai Motor says its net income has plunged 20 percent, continuing its losing streak to nearly a fourth year.

Hyundai Motor says its net income has plunged 20 percent, continuing its losing streak to nearly a fourth year.

When it comes to finding a family vehicle that can do it all, a three-row midsize crossover SUV is a great place to start.

When it comes to finding a family vehicle that can do it all, a three-row midsize crossover SUV is a great place to start.

Ford is recalling over 73,000 full-sized vans in North America to fix a wiring problem that could cause fires and other electrical issues.