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  1. GM, Chrysler boost positions in J.D. Power quality study

    Three of General Motors Co.'s four U.S. brands improved their quality in 2013, and all but two domestic auto brands boosted or maintained their positions in the annual J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Study standings announced Wednesday.

    • 11:16 PM, Jun. 18, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Nissan's price-cutting strategy to gain share worries competitors

    Nissan Motor Co.'s take-no-prisoners approach to gaining U.S. market share has the auto industry worried that a price war is brewing that will erode the profit progress made since the recession ravaged auto sales.

  2. Used EV prices to fall 30% in '13

    — A new survey says the value of the average used plug-in electric hybrid vehicle is expected to depreciate nearly 30 percent this year, the biggest decline of any vehicle segment, the National Automobile Dealers Association Used Car Guide says.

    • 8:38 AM, Jun. 18, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    NHTSA investigating problems in Suzuki SUVs

    Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is opening an investigation into 205,000 Suzuki vehicles over airbag complaints.

  3. Auto sales in Europe down another 5.9%

    After a one-month respite, European auto sales resumed their slide in May, dropping another 5.9 percent.

    • 7:47 AM, Jun. 18, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Report: Aston Martin owner asking lenders for 50% cut on debt

    Investment Dar Co., a shareholder in luxury British carmaker Aston Martin, is asking creditors to take a 50 percent writedown on the Kuwaiti company’s debt as it seeks to meet repayments after defaulting on a loan three years ago, according to three people familiar with the matter.

  4. 6 tips on getting a good deal on an auto lease

    Even with low interest rates that make buying a car more affordable, many consumers are leasing a new car or truck instead.

  5. American Axle to demolish manufacturing site in Detroit, Hamtramck

    American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. said Friday it plans demolish 1.9 million square feet of manufacturing space in Detroit and Hamtramck to help it sell the unused property.

    • 3:10 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Toyota gets more time to win approval of $1.1B pact

    Toyota Motor Corp. and lawyers suing the company were given more time to win final approval of a $1.1 billion settlement of claims that recalls related to unintended acceleration hurt the value of U.S. customers' vehicles.

    • 9:10 AM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Honda recalling 18,000 cars to fix brakes

    Washington — Honda is recalling more than 18,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems with the brakes.

    • 2:49 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Fiat set to reach $2.6B refinancing deal this month

    Fiat SpA is set to sign a deal with nine banks this month to refinance 1.95 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in credit to prepare to buy the remaining stake in Chrysler Group LLC, two people familiar with the matter said.

    • 5:10 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • AUTOS INSIDER

    NHTSA: More research needed on risks of driver hands-free texting

    -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration chief David Strickland says more research is needed to determine whether the government should impose regulations on hands-free texting behind the wheel.

    • 4:25 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • AUTOS INSIDER

    U.S. wants EV motorcycle company to pay $17M fine for unsafe vehicles

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has filed suit against a California-based importer of Chinese-made electric motorcycles, seeking $17.35 million in civil fines and $3,100 refunds to owners after the agency says the company has repeatedly failed to fix unsafe braking systems.

    • 5:45 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • AUTOS INSIDER

    House passes bill to exempt automakers, other firms from some financial rules

    -- The U.S. House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill to exempt automakers and other users of financial hedging from Wall Street regulations approved in 2010.

    • 1:52 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Toyota's incoming chairman says he wants supra-like sports car

    Toyota Motor Corp.'s incoming chairman said he wants the sports car the company is developing with BMW AG to be a midsize vehicle comparable to the ...

    • 12:39 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Fiat: Supplier delays will force shutdowns

    Italian carmaker Fiat says it will temporarily stop production at some European car plants in the coming days due to insufficient deliveries of plastic parts.

    • 10:48 AM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Daimler sees improved second-quarter earnings on cost cuts

    Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche said earnings have improved in the second quarter as new models win buyers and the Mercedes-Benz car unit ...

    • 2:00 PM, Jun. 11, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Gucci Edition Fiat 500 returns to U.S.

    Chrysler Group LLC announced Tuesday that the ultra-popular Gucci Edition of its Fiat 500 and 500c will be back in U.S. showrooms this month — but only until ...

    • 8:57 AM, Jun. 10, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    NHTSA investigates 320,000 Honda minivans for air bag problems

    U.S. auto safety investigators are investigating whether Honda Motor Co. should recall 320,000 minivans for air bag problems.

  6. Ford to Daimler bring flock of work vans for U.S. growth

    When Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars and former owner of Chrysler, brought its Euro-styled Sprinter van with a 14-foot high roof and sloped ...

    • 8:39 PM, Jun. 7, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Sporty 2014 Toyota Corolla aimed at youthful buyers

    The Toyota Corolla, an aging, stodgy but reliable economy car, is getting a radical new look.

    • 10:38 AM, Jun. 7, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Marchionne holding talks to push ahead Fiat-Chrysler erger

    Fiat SpA is in talks to buy the remaining stake in Chrysler Group LLC and is pursuing parallel discussions about refinancing debt of both carmakers.

    • 11:41 AM, Jun. 7, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Peugeot sells asset-backed bonds to boost auto-loan financing

    PSA Peugeot Citroen's banking unit sold about 470 million euros ($621 million) of securities backed by French auto loans to shore up finances as it awaits a ...

    • 4:57 PM, Jun. 6, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • AUTOS INSIDER

    House majority urges Obama to address currency manipulation

    More than half of U.S. House members wrote President Barack Obama on Thursday, urging him to address currency manipulation as part of talks to create a 12- ...

    • 5:20 PM, Jun. 5, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • AUTOS INSIDER

    U.S. investigating rear gas tanks since '70s

    Chrysler Group LLC's decision to fight the U.S.

    • 4:25 PM, Jun. 5, 2013
    • AUTOS

    Hyundai plans to sell battery-electric vehicle in future

    Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik said Wednesday the automaker plans to sell a battery-electric vehicle in the future.

  7. Chinese-owned Volvo to open 1st factory in China

    Three years after buying Volvo Cars, Chinese tycoon Li Shufu may get to compete with Volkswagen AG's Audi and BMW AG on a more level playing field in his own ...

    • 7:16 AM, Jun. 4, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Foreign Carmakers

    Ex-Porsche CFO found guilty of fraud in VW bid

    Berlin — Porsche's ex-finance chief has been convicted of fraud after a court found he provided false information during the German sports car marker's failed ...

  8. May sales up 14% for Ford, 11% for Chrysler, 3% for GM

    All three Detroit automakers reported sales gains in May over the same month of 2012, as each company saw sales gains of more than 20 percent from profitable, ...

    • Jun. 3, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Fiat-Chrysler HQ speculation largely irrelevant: Power is already in Mich.

    The question of where a combined Fiat-Chrysler group will be headquartered following a planned formal merger is causing all sorts of anxiety in Fiat SpA's ...

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