GM Raises 2016 Profit Outlook, Boosts Share Buybacks, Dividend
General Motors said it will return cash to shareholders by raising its stock buyback program by 80 percent to $9 billion and increasing its dividend by 6 percent.
Sprint to Cut Ties With NASCAR’s Top Series
Sprint is cutting ties with NASCAR's top series after the 2016 season.
Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall Nationwide
Honda answered a call to widen a recall for defective driver-side airbags made by Takata, despite the Japanese supplier's resistance to a national campaign.
Cheaper Gas, Holiday Deals Lift November Auto Sales
A holiday boost isn't just for retailers, automakers broadly reported stronger U.S. sales in November amid cheaper gasoline and Black Friday deals.
Ford’s 2015 F-150 Passes Rivals in MPG
Thanks to an aluminum body and turbocharged engine, Ford's redesigned F-150 will offer better fuel economy compared to rival gasoline-powered pickup trucks.
NHTSA Calls for Nationwide Recalls of Takata Airbags
Federal safety regulators are calling for automakers to expand recalls covering defective airbags made by Japanese supplier Takata.
Toyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Mirai
Toyota unveiled a mid-size car that runs on hydrogen fuel cells, joining some of its rivals as they mark a new foray into alternative powertrains.
Spotify CEO: ‘Future Is Here’ with Uber Partnership
On Monday, Uber and Spotify announced a new partnership which will allow Uber customers to have their Spotify music playing in in the car.
Tesla Aims to Win Battle of Supply vs. Demand
Wall Street seems confident consumer demand isn’t a problem for Tesla, which has promised to drastically increase production in the coming years.
Ford CEO, Chairman Kick Off Production of New F-150
Ford's redesigned F-150 began rolling off the assembly line Tuesday, putting the aluminum-bodied pickup trucks on pace to hit showrooms in December.
GM Ordered New Switches Two Months Before Recall
General Motors ordered 500,000 replacement ignition switches almost two months before issuing a recall, according to newly released emails.
October Auto Sales Lifted by Trucks, SUVs
Automakers saw improved sales in October as pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles continued to trend higher.
Chevrolet Turns World Series Hiccup Into Home Run
The World Series MVP presentation didn’t go exactly as planned, but Chevrolet is running with it -- all the way to home plate.
Fiat Chrysler to Spin Off Ferrari in U.S. IPO
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted lower-than-expected operating profit in the third quarter, also announcing plans to spin off its Ferrari unit.
Honda Cuts Full-Year Forecast Amid Quality Woes
Honda reported a 4% decline in its second-quarter operating profit and cut its full-year forecast as recalls impact new-model production.
Ford 3Q Profit Slips Amid F-150 Switchover
Ford's third-quarter earnings dropped 34% as sales suffered from a transition to the new F-150 pickup truck. But the results still beat Wall Street views.
GM Profit Nearly Doubles Amid Higher Pricing
General Motors on Thursday posted a higher-than-expected profit for the third quarter on strong demand in its home North American market and in China.
Jaguar Land Rover Expands Overseas
After opening a new manufacturing plant in China, Jaguar Land Rover may be looking to do the same in the U.S. amid a promising sales outlook.
Harley-Davidson Earnings Fall, Retail Sales Grow
Harley-Davidson’s third-quarter earnings fell 7.7% as the company shipped fewer motorcycles.
GM's Top Lawyer to Retire
General Motors said General Counsel Michael Millikin, who has been a target of criticism related to the automaker's ignition-switch recall, plans to retire in 2015.


















