Scion unveils lightweight FR-S sporty coupe
2012-04-25 01:01:00
Toyota's new compact coupe will be marketed in the United States as the Scion FR-S. The initials stand for 'front engine, rear-wheel drive, sport.

U.S. extends comment period on proposed distracted driving regs
2012-04-24 15:04:07
Federal regulators have decided to extend the comment period on distracted driving guidelines another 24 days, after an auto industry trade association asked for more time to review the feds' proposal, according to a notice to be published Wednesday...

Coda, Great Wall to co-develop EV for sale in 2014
2012-04-24 14:36:33
Coda Automotive, a Los Angeles startup electric vehicle maker, plans to co-develop an EV with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co. that will go on sale in the second quarter of 2014.

GE CEO Immelt says electric car disappointment will fade
2012-04-24 13:21:50
General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt said people 'may be disappointed in the adoption of the electric vehicle,' but his company will continue investing in battery technology to reflect its confidence in an eventual uptick.

Jim Press: U.S. dealers to tap China retail market
2012-04-24 12:24:04
Jim Press, the former Toyota and Chrysler executive turned China dealership guru, says it's only a matter of time before foreign dealers tap the world's biggest auto market.

Honda debuts two production-intent concepts
2012-04-24 11:30:48
Honda was among the foreign manufacturers flexing their design potential at the Beijing motor show with a pair of concepts styled for the Chinese market.

Delphi says investment grade rating may come within 12 months
2012-04-24 10:48:58
Delphi Automotive, following a first quarter that included a 17.5 percent gain in net income, said it may earn an investment-grade rating in about 12 months.

Ford, Ford Credit raised to investment grade by Fitch
2012-04-24 10:04:21
Fitch Ratings today upgraded Ford and its finance arm to investment grade, marking a key step that brings the automaker closer to reclaiming its Blue Oval trademark.

Federal-Mogul 1st-quarter profit falls on higher costs
2012-04-24 09:01:43
Auto parts supplier Federal-Mogul posted a fall in quarterly profit, hurt by higher costs. Net income fell to million from million, the company said today.

Next GM CEO should come from within, Akerson says
2012-04-24 08:29:24
GM CEO Dan Akerson says he's not talking succession with the board, but that he prefers it tap an internal candidate when it is time for him to move on.

Automakers, suppliers propose strategy to replace key resin
2012-04-23 23:18:31
The auto industry may soon have a strategy to avoid vehicle production interruptions that could be caused by the critical shortage of a key resin used in a variety of components.

Innovators win 2012 Automotive News PACE Awards
2012-04-23 22:45:00
Engineers say the internal combustion engine still has many improvements in store -- and Automotive News PACE Awards judges agree.

Senators question U.S. loan to Fisker Automotive
2012-04-23 22:36:42
Two Republican senators have asked the Obama administration to explain why it approved a 9 million loan to startup Fisker Automotive, which has suspended production of a heavily touted plug-in electric car as it revamps its business plan.

Chrysler, USA Basketball to launch marketing partnership
2012-04-23 18:19:56
Chrysler Group said Monday it had agreed to a marketing tie-up with USA Basketball that makes the Jeep Wrangler the official vehicle of the men's and women's U.S. basketball programs, including the 2012 U.S. Olympic teams.

Fifth supplier agrees to plead guilty in U.S. price-fixing probe
2012-04-23 17:10:58
Japanese wire harness supplier Fujikura has agreed to enter a guilty plea in federal court in Detroit to a single count of price fixing.