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Chrysler Group says its third-quarter net profit rose 32 percent on rising sales, especially of newer models.

Audi is recalling nearly 102,000 luxury cars because the front air bags may not inflate in a crash.

The 2015 Buick LaCrosse is absolutely, positively not like the stodgy Buicks of old.

Ford is recalling more than 202,000 vehicles in North America to fix gas leaks, air bag sensors, stalling and other issues.

Federal regulators are investigating whether Honda Motor Co. failed to report deaths and injuries that occurred in its vehicles.

Nissan's U.S. sales rose more than 13 percent in October, a sign that auto sales continue to be strong.

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 135 fire trucks in the U.S. because a suspension part can fail and cause a wheel to fall off.

Nissan says it's recalling more than 1,800 Infiniti SUVs in the U.S. for an air bag problem that could send shrapnel into the passenger compartment.

U.S. safety regulators are now playing hardball with Takata Corp. as they investigate a possibly deadly defect in some of the Japanese company's air bags.

A joint venture between Volkswagen and a Chinese partner is recalling 270,000 cars in China to repair a software problem that might prevent airbags from activating properly.

General Motors Co. will invest $63 million as part of an expansion at a mid-Michigan plant where crossover vehicles are being built, the automaker announced Wednesday.

Chrysler is recalling more than 566,000 SUVs and trucks because malfunctioning fuel heaters can cause fires, or a software glitch can disable the electronic stability control.

A senior Obama administration official says the "safety culture" of the federal agency that oversees auto recalls is being reviewed.

Certain models of Arctic Cat's all-terrain vehicles are being recalled because a component failure can cause a loss of control.

U.S. investigators, automakers and a parts supply company are trying to figure out why some automobile air bags inflate with too much force, blowing apart metal canisters and sending shards flying at drivers and passengers.

Ford's new aluminum-sided F-150 will be a lot lighter and more efficient when it goes on sale later this year.

Two U.S. senators are calling on U.S. auto safety regulators to immediately issue a nationwide recall for cars with faulty air bags made by Takata Corp.

Oregon has expanded its investigation into discrimination at the Portland truck-making plant of German automotive giant Daimler AG after four more employees came forward with allegations of racial harassment.

General Motors says its third-quarter profit nearly doubled as strong earnings in North America and China outweighed struggles in Europe and South America.

Dynax America Corp. is planning to expand its automotive components manufacturing operation in Botetourt County, creating 75 jobs.