GM Recalls 7.6M Vehicles, Plans New 2Q Charge
General Motors announced six new recalls covering 7.55 million vehicles in the U.S., as the automaker continues to address safety issues. GM to Compensate Recall Victims
IBM Building App Platform for Toyota
IBM will build and design a new app development platform to support Toyota's in-car technology.
Harley-Davidson Paves Way for First Electric Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson on Thursday detailed plans to develop its first electric motorcycle, dubbed Project LiveWire.
Lawmakers Grill Barra on GM Culture, Recall Delay
With General Motors chief executive Mary Barra back on Capitol Hill, lawmakers continued to question why the automaker failed to follow up on warnings over a troublesome ignition switch.
GM's Mary Barra Set to Testify Before House
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said in prepared remarks she continues to work toward changing the culture inside America's largest automaker.
Ford Lowers MPG Ratings for Six Models
Ford lowered fuel-economy ratings for six models, mostly affecting hybrids from the 2013 and 2014 model years.
Regulator Ends Daily Fines for GM
NHTSA stopped fining General Motors $7,000 a day for leaving some questions about the automaker’s ignition-switch recall unanswered.
GM Expects Recall Cost Estimate After Creation of Fund
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the automaker should have an estimate on the financial costs of its ignition-switch recall once the details of a compensation fund are finalized.
Hertz to Restate 2011 Financial Results, Warns of 1Q Miss
Hertz will restate financial results from 2011, as the car rental company deals with growing accounting issues.
Navistar Posts Smaller 2Q Loss as Truck Sales Rebound
Truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp reported a smaller quarterly loss as its warranty expenses fell and its truck sales improved.
Tesla Widens 'Gigafactory' Search, Eyes New Models
Tesla is widening its search for the location of a new battery factory to three sites. CEO Elon Musk also said he plans to remain CEO until at least 2018.
Truck, SUV Demand Fuels Big Gain in May Auto Sales
The auto industry broadly topped expectations for the month of May, as demand for pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles fueled sales in the U.S.
Big Money Coming to Driverless Cars
Google’s driverless car may look more like a cartoon character than a revolutionary product, but don’t be fooled -- investment in these robotic cars is set to soar.
GM Engineer Questioned on Capitol Hill
A General Motors engineer who is at the center of questions concerning the automaker’s ignition-switch recall recently met with congressional investigators.
Canada Investigating Two Crashes Tied to GM Recall
Canada is investigating two fatal crashes that involved GM vehicles included in the automaker’s ignition-switch recall.
Part Demand Boosts AutoZone's 3Q Profit
AutoZone reported a 7.4% increase in its third-quarter earnings, as demand for new parts lifted sales.
GM Recalls Another 2.4M Cars, Doubles 2Q Charge
GM announced a new U.S. recall of 2.42 million vehicles, saying it expects to now take up to a $400 million charge in the second quarter.
Johnson Controls to Spin Off Auto Interiors Unit
Johnson Controls plans to spin off its auto-interiors business into a joint venture with a Chinese partner, as the diversified manufacturer shifts its focus to other units.
GM to Pay $35M Fine for Delays in Ignition-Switch Recall
General Motors agreed to pay a maximum $35 million fine to the top U.S. auto safety regulator, after the company failed to promptly disclose a defect with ignition switches used in 2.6 million vehicles worldwide.
GM Recalls 2.7M Vehicles, Expects $200M Charge in 2Q
GM announced five new recalls, following up on its promise to hasten safety reviews, and expects to book a $200 million charge in the current quarter to cover costs tied to repairs.


















