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Auto sales ended the summer with a whimper, and even pickup trucks got stuck in the mud.

Auto sales ended the summer with a whimper, and even pickup trucks got stuck in the mud.

The No. 1 and No. 2 U.S. auto makers posted declines in U.S. auto sales for August, against tough year-over-year comparisons, although the overall sales pace remained brisk.

The No. 1 and No. 2 U.S. auto makers posted declines in U.S. auto sales for August, against tough year-over-year comparisons, although the overall sales pace remained brisk.

Volkswagen's new SUV comes with a feature that automatically controls braking to each wheel as the seven-seater descends on slippery off-road terrain.

Volkswagen's new SUV comes with a feature that automatically controls braking to each wheel as the seven-seater descends on slippery off-road terrain.

New rankings from the insurance industry show that the Audi Q7, Lexus RX and Toyota Prius have the easiest-to-use anchors for child seats.

New rankings from the insurance industry show that the Audi Q7, Lexus RX and Toyota Prius have the easiest-to-use anchors for child seats.

Auto sales, though flirting with an annual record, have cooled a bit. One sign the market may be reaching its peak: more Americans are falling behind on car payments.

Uber Technologies Inc has plucked a top executive from retail giant Target to help lead the growing ride services company and reshape its image.

About 210,000 owners of Volkswagens with 2-liter diesel engines that cheat on emissions tests have registered to settle with the company under the terms of a June court agreement.

About 210,000 owners of Volkswagens with 2-liter diesel engines that cheat on emissions tests have registered to settle with the company under the terms of a June court agreement.

Lincoln believes a new multi-year sponsorship pact with the Dallas Cowboys will drive sales growth.

Lincoln believes a new multi-year sponsorship pact with the Dallas Cowboys will drive sales growth.

Cars that wirelessly talk to each other are finally ready for the road, creating the potential to dramatically reduce traffic deaths, improve the safety of self-driving cars and someday maybe even help solve traffic jams, automakers and government officials say.

Cars that wirelessly talk to each other are finally ready for the road, creating the potential to dramatically reduce traffic deaths, improve the safety of self-driving cars and someday maybe even help solve traffic jams, automakers and government officials say.

Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling more than 190,000 CX-7 sport utility vehicles because of a potentially dangerous steering control defect.

Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling more than 190,000 CX-7 sport utility vehicles because of a potentially dangerous steering control defect.

Volkswagen AG is expected to announce on Thursday it has reached a deal in principle to compensate its 650 U.S. dealers in connection with the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal, a source briefed on the matter said.

Volkswagen AG is expected to announce on Thursday it has reached a deal in principle to compensate its 650 U.S. dealers in connection with the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal, a source briefed on the matter said.