America's Big Three automakers got pounded on Capitol Hill last month. Senators from both parties took turns ridiculing General Motors, Ford and Chrysler as out-of-touch fossils, churning out poor-quality products that virtually no one wants to buy. ...more

January 17, 2009

Despite the auto industry's slumping sales and questions about the financial future of the U.S.-based companies, auto shows like the one getting under way in Detroit remain important global stages for American car and truck makers - and many of their foreign rivals. ...more

January 13, 2009

Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday unveiled the highly anticipated 2010 Prius that gets an average of 50 miles to the gallon. That's a 4 mpg improvement over the current model, which already is the most fuel-efficient vehicle ranked by the Environmental Protection Agency. ...more

January 13, 2009

When American Le Mans Series CEO and President Scott Atherton arrives at the North American International Auto Show next week in Detroit, he intends to deliver one very succinct message: the American Le Mans Series is coming off its most successful year ever and is well-positioned to weather the economic storm facing the auto industry. ...more

January 13, 2009

Members of a United Auto Workers union local went on strike Monday at General Motors' Fairfax facility - hitting a plant that churns out GM's popular Malibu sedan. ...more

May 6, 2008

If you are a sports car fan, you will be as excited as I was to see the electric-powered Dodge ZEO. ...more

February 23, 2008

From concept cars partially made of discarded soft-drink bottles to plant-based material used in seats and upholstery, automakers are looking at ways to make their vehicles more environmentally friendly. ...more

January 22, 2008

General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner says the United States is in an automotive recession. It's not likely to end this year, and Wagoner and his fellow CEOs are looking abroad for help. ...more

January 17, 2008

Chrysler on Monday rolled out three plug-in concept cars at the North American International Auto Show, the venue where rival General Motors made a splash one year ago with its Chevrolet Volt electric concept. ...more

January 15, 2008

Glitz, gleam and endless oohs and ahhs are expected from displays at the North American International Auto Show. ...more

January 12, 2008