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Garmin's fourth-quarter profit jumped 27% to easily beat Wall Street estimates, as the maker of navigation products was lifted by stronger fitness and aviation sales.

Ford’s China sales spiked 53% in January, as the Big Three automaker continues to see stronger demand in the world’s biggest auto market.

Toyota unveiled plans to stop making vehicles in Australia by the end of 2017, following in the footsteps of other major automakers.

AAA warned gas prices are set to rise this spring, after winter weather across many parts of the country kept demand low in recent weeks.

General Motors saw its fourth-quarter profit advance 2.4%, but the bottom line widely missed Wall Street estimates amid weakness in international markets.

Toyota expects to rake in record profits this fiscal year on strong vehicle sales in developed countries. But demand could shrink in Thailand and other emerging markets, possibly curbing future earnings growth.

Automakers reported mixed sales results for the first month of the year, with Ford and GM suggesting that winter weather had a significant impact. Chrysler, meanwhile, bucked the downward trend.

Chrysler, which is nearing a full merger with Italian parent Fiat, saw its fourth-quarter profit more than quadruple amid a significant tax benefit.

Ford reported a 90% improvement in its fourth-quarter earnings, beating Wall Street's view to close out one of the automaker’s best years ever.

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne plans to propose a U.S. stock listing and UK fiscal residency for the new auto group comprised of the Italian automaker and Chrysler Group.

The French union that orchestrated a hostage-taking earlier this month agreed to end a legal battle with Goodyear, opening up the possibility that the tire maker could sell its factory in northern France.

Toyota retained its top spot among global automakers, posting total sales of nearly 10 million vehicles in 2013.

Toyota is reportedly considering pulling its close to $610 million planned investment in Thailand if the country fails to stymie escalating anti-government tensions.

General Motors sees a slight earnings improvement, as the top U.S. automaker continues its aggressive launch plans.

General Motors said its board approved a quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share, marking the automaker’s first dividend in six years.

At the Detroit auto show, Tesla said it delivered 20% more vehicles than expected in the fourth quarter and plans to double its sales and service locations this year.

Alcoa completed a $300 million expansion at an Iowa facility dedicated to supplying aluminum used by the auto industry, as the company looks to capitalize on growing demand.

General Motors' global sales grew 4%  in 2013 on strong demand in the world's two largest auto markets: China and the United States.

Ford took the wraps off its redesigned F-150 pickup truck at the Detroit auto show, betting that an aluminum truck will get high marks for fuel efficiency standards while continuing to attract the most buyers.

In the wake of Fiat's deal to take full control of Chrysler, S&P upgraded the U.S. auto maker's credit rating to 'BB-' from 'B+.'