Toyota Threatens to Pull Some Investment From Thailand if Unrest Escalates
Toyota is reportedly considering pulling its close to $610 million planned investment in Thailand if the country fails to stymie escalating anti-government tensions.
GM Eyes Modest Profit Growth for 2014
General Motors sees a slight earnings improvement, as the top U.S. automaker continues its aggressive launch plans.
GM Declares 30-Cent Quarterly Dividend
General Motors said its board approved a quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share, marking the automaker’s first dividend in six years.
Tesla to Double Sales, Service Locations as 4Q Deliveries Top Outlook
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 Expands Auto Supply Plant as F-150 Boosts Demand
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.
U.K., China Drive GM's Global Sales Up 4% in 2013
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 Unveils New F-150 Pickup Made of Aluminum
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.
S&P Sweetens Chrysler's Credit Rating After Fiat Deal
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+.'
Fiat Eyes New Name, Second Stock Listing After Chrysler Deal
CEO Sergio Marchionne said the Italian car maker plans to adopt a new name and pursue a second stock listing after merging with Chrysler.
Ford Hikes Dividend by 25%
Ford raised its quarterly dividend by 25% to 12.5 cents a share, marking the automaker’s second increase in two years.
Police Help Free Goodyear Execs Held Captive by French Union
Two executives from Goodyear's French unit who were being held captive by union workers were freed Tuesday with the help of local police.
Ford's China Sales Up 49% to Beat Toyota, Honda in 2013
Ford's sales in China revved 49% higher in 2013 to surpass Japanese rivals Toyota and Honda in the world's largest auto market.
Big Three Post Mixed Auto Sales in December
U.S. auto sales in December broadly missed expectations as growth slowed, but the industry closed out a blazing year that still proved to be the best since 2007.
Report: Fiat-Chrysler Aims for 2014 IPO
A combined Fiat/Chrysler will reportedly seek a listing on the NYSE this year, following the Italian car maker’s deal to buy full ownership of Chrysler.
Fiat Scores $4.35B Deal for Full Ownership of Chrysler
Ciao Chrysler: Italian Fiat sealed a $4.4 billion deal to scoop up the remainder of Chrysler -- one of the storied Big Three U.S. automakers.
GM Chief ‘Deeply Sorry’ for Ignition-Switch Issues
GM CEO Mary Barra to tell lawmakers this week she is currently unable to explain a long delay in addressing defective ignition switches, vowing to find out why GM put off a recall. NHTSA Failed to Probe GM
Market Watch: UPS Data Breach, Car Recalls and Welfare Stats
Payment card information for UPS customers may be at risk, and more than a third of all people in the U.S. live in households on welfare.
Know Before the Bell: Car Hackers and Frito-Lay's Flavor Contest
Hackers may begin targeting your car, and PepsiCo's Frito-Lay will have you biting into a cappuccino.
Economy Shrinks, But Stocks Power Ahead
The U.S. economy shrank during the winter, but stocks keep going up. The Dow rose 49 points Wednesday as investors are hoping things improved as the weather warmed up.
Economy Shrinks, But Stocks Power Ahead
The U.S. economy shrank during the winter, but stocks keep going up. The Dow rose 49 points Wednesday as investors are hoping things improved as the weather warmed up.














