Chrysler to hire 1,800 for Illinois Dodge Dart plant

Chrysler Group LLC Thursday formally announced plans to hire about 1,800 workers at its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois to support production of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart and other vehicles that will be built off the same platform.

Auto sector grows in January, adding 15,000 jobs

Las Vegas- Automakers and dealers added more than 15,000 jobs in January as the auto sector continues to gain strength.

Automakers oppose bill to allow for faster generic auto parts

Two California members of Congress have introduced a bill that would make it easier for other companies to produce replacement auto parts in a shorter timeframe.

Hyundai looks to boost U.S. production

Las Vegas— Hyundai Motor America President John Krafcik said Friday that the Korean automaker is looking at ways to boost auto production in the United States.

American Axle rises as profit surpasses estimates

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., a maker of axles and crankshafts, rose after beating earnings estimates and lessening its dependence on General Motors Co.

Clint Eastwood to replace Eminem as star in Chrysler Super Bowl ad

Clint Eastwood will replace Eminem as the star of this year Chrysler Group LLC advertisement during Sunday's Super Bowl, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Fiat to debut larger 500 at Geneva Auto Show

Milan— Fiat SpA has announced the name of the new vehicle in the 500 family that will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Chrysler rebound fuels Fiat’s venture

In yet another turn of the automotive circle, Chrysler is on track again to be the global auto industry’s surprise darling with its growing top line, expanding profits, increasing production, improving quality and a marketing moxie tied to Detroit’s roots.

Woman takes Honda to small-claims, wins big in fuel economy case

A Southern California woman took Honda to small-claims court and won in a big way. Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Douglas Carnahan ruled Wednesday that the automaker misled Heather Peters about the potential fuel economy of her hybrid car and awarded her $9,867 — much more than the couple hundred dollars cash that a proposed class-action settlement is offering.

Lear 4Q profit falls on costs

Southfield— Auto parts maker Lear Corp. said Thursday that its fourth-quarter profit fell 9.1 percent, as higher restructuring costs more than offset a sales increase.

Consumer demand, optimistic economic signals help Jan. auto sales

Auto sales jumped last month to their highest level in more than two years as consumers encouraged by promising economic signals and unseasonably mild weather returned to showrooms.

Chrysler shields Fiat from crisis

Chrysler Group LLC not only posted its first annual net profit since 1997 Wednesday, it earned enough money to keep its Italian parent from succumbing to the worst economic crisis to hit Europe since the Great Depression.

Volt January sales take a jolt, worst since August

General Motors’ extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt had its worst sales month since August, as negative publicity over fire risks hurt January sales.

Indiana’s electric-vehicle bust

Compass finds its way in Jeep lineup

Odometer gives sense of where we’ve been

Auto production in Britain increases 6%

Briefs: Honda investing $98M in Ohio engine plant

Mazda says it's considering capital increase after losses mount

Jaguar Land Rover may partner Chery in China

Painful farewell to Saab’s heritage

Start transforming your Charger or 200

Automakers reach even higher in Super Bowl ads

Volt sales fall in January

Honda boosts investment in Ohio engine plant

Souped up Compass, 300, Dart, 500 mark Mopar’s 75th anniversary

Obama praises U.S. automakers at DC auto show

Reports: 1.6M auto parts jobs at risk because of Chinese trade practices