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Military and commercial vehicle maker AM General will start making Mercedes-Benz SUVs this summer under a new, multi-year contract with the German automaker.

At least 50 people have died in crashes involving General Motors cars with defective ignition switches.

Kia Motors America is recalling nearly 87,000 of its 2014 Forte sedans because of faulty equipment that could cause the cars to catch fire.

Goodyear is recalling about 48,500 SUV tires after finding small cracks in the tread during endurance testing.

The U.S. government's auto safety agency wants to add two automatic emergency braking devices to its list of recommended safety features for new-car buyers.

Federal regulators are investigating whether Ford Motor Co. should expand a 2013 safety recall of diesel trucks.

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating engine compartment smoke or fire complaints in two Jeep Cherokees, and air bags that didn't inflate properly in two Nissan Rogues.

General Motors says it expects pretax earnings and profit margins to increase this year over last, after adjusting last year for recall costs.

Mark Rosekind, the U.S. government's new auto safety chief, knew all along that the agency he was taking over lacked resources and staff to do its job properly.

Americans are ready to let their tops down and feel the wind blow through their hair.

Subaru is recalling about 199,000 cars and SUVs for a second time to fix rusty brake lines that can leak fluid and cause longer stopping distances.

Mary Barra says her first year as CEO of General Motors contained both disappointment and progress, as the company recalled a record number of cars and trucks but also improved its handling of safety problems.

Some Republican lawmakers from a southeastern Tennessee county that's home to a Volkswagen plant are raising questions about a $300 million incentive package for the German automaker because of the United Auto Workers union's role at the facility.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to spend 81 trillion won ($73.7 billion) over the next four years on factories, research and building new headquarters.

Nissan and Honda reported U.S. sales gains in December, helping to push both Japanese automakers to record numbers for 2014.

General Motors is recalling 92,221 full-size trucks and SUVs for a defect in ignition lock systems that can cause safety problems in hot conditions.

The Volkswagen Group of America is recalling about 38,000 cars because a fuel leak in the engine may cause a fire.

Fiat Chrysler is recalling about 67,000 model year 2006 and 2007 pickups because of a problem that could prevent the cars from starting, or cause them to move when the ignition key is turned.

When it comes to making and selling cars, the auto industry thinks and acts globally: There is near-seamless coordination between parts suppliers, factories and dealerships.

Honda is recalling 1,252 Crosstour vehicles due to a faulty side air bag made by troubled air bag supplier Takata.