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Ford Upbeat on 2015 After Earnings Slip

The American automaker reported a much smaller profit as a charge tied to Venezuela and a smaller profit in North America weighed on the fourth quarter.

Auto Sales Race Higher to Cap 2014

The auto industry capped 2014 with stronger-than-expected December sales driven by declining gasoline prices and holiday promotions.

High-Priced Trucks Propel Ford

Ford has benefited from consumer appetite for higher-priced trucks and sport-utility vehicles, which propelled the automaker to a record second-quarter profit in North America.

Fiat Chrysler Will Buy Back Recalled SUVs, Trucks

Owners of recalled trucks and sport-utility vehicles made by Fiat Chrysler will be allowed to sell them back, and some Jeeps can be swapped for new rides as part of a deal with federal regulators.

Hackers Discover Way to Remotely Control Jeeps

Owners of Jeeps and other Fiat Chrysler vehicles are being warned to update their vehicles' Uconnect software after hackers revealed an attack that allows remote users to take control of Jeep Cherokees.

Is Ford Firing Up F-150 Discounts?

A report that Ford is firing up incentives on its new F-150 pickup trucks caught Wall Street’s attention on Thursday, yet analysts say it is too early to sound the alarm over Ford’s most important vehicle.

More Fortune 500s Shift to NASCAR

NASCAR's portfolio of sponsors continues to grow, a sign that the sport is back on track after tough times during the 2008 recession.