Nissan puts high-performance spin on Juke

Nissan's cool subcompact crossover, the Juke, gets a new addition to its lineup for 2013: the track-inspired Nismo model, which gives this already fun little vehicle some key performance upgrades and unique styling cues.

Chevy powers up snail for DreamWorks' 'Turbo' movie

General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet brand said Friday it is helping move an animated snail who will make his debut on the big screen this summer.

Chrysler works to rectify launch delays, meet growing demand

Chrysler says glitches with the software that runs its cars and trucks caused the recent production delays that undercut the company’s profits, and the automaker says it is taking steps to improve quality and ensure that its vehicles arrive problem-free.

Study: Younger women more likely to die in equivalent crashes

— Younger women are far more likely than men to die in an equivalent car crash, a government study finds — but later in life, women drivers are more likely to survive the same crash.

Foreign automakers say summer car-selling season will 'be bloody'

Several large foreign automakers said they expect U.S. auto sales in 2013 will top 15.1 million vehicles, but one warned the summer buying season may be 'bloody' as brands fight for sales and hit the gas on incentives.

Despite hybrids, batteries, fuel cells, conventional engines win long-term

'Calm down, dear' became a catch-phrase in Britain linked with a TV ad, and maybe the world's automotive manufacturers could take the notion on board as they flail around seeking a new technology to replace internal combustion engines.

Ford to retire Falcon when Australia plant closes in 2016

Ford Motor Co. will shed 1,200 jobs when it ends auto manufacturing in Australia in 2016, but that's not the only casualty of Ford's pending exit.

Chevrolet begins selling diesel Cruze in U.S.

— General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet brand confirmed Thursday that it has started selling its first diesel passenger car in the U.S.

Drop top season: 12 great summer convertibles for under 35K

There are good cars and not-so-good cars, but there is no such thing as a bad convertible on a sunny day. I know this because I have driven the Chrysler 200 convertible. It’s attractive, but the suspension is old-fashioned. The standard four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission are inefficient.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk rejected Chrysler's criticism on loan repayment

—The war of words between electric vehicle startup Tesla Motors and Chrysler Group LLC over which was the first U.S. automaker to repay taxpayers heated up Thursday.

GM's Akerson awards two college scholarships to students from hometown

General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson on Thursday returned to his hometown of Mankato, Minn., to award two students at Mankato West High School with new college scholarships each worth $40,000.

Chevy Spark EV to cost under $20K after tax credit

General Motors Co. said Thursday its 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will start at $27,495 and will cost less than $20,000 after factoring in a $7,500 federal tax credit available for electric vehicles.

Ally will pay $2.1 billion to resolve ResCap claims

— Ally Financial Inc. said Thursday it will pay $2.1 billion to resolve claims from creditors of its bankrupt mortgage unit, a move that should help the U.S. Treasury begin its exit.

Nissan to sell first joint minicar to expand in Japan market

Nissan Motor Co. will start selling its first minicar jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Japan next month amid increasing demand for smaller, ...

Ford to cease vehicle production in Australia

Ford Motor Co. will stop manufacturing vehicles in Australia in 2016, a continent where the Dearborn automaker has produced automobiles for about nine decades.

Velocity an aptly named Veloster concept car

At the typical auto show, many concept cars are less about wild automotive fantasy and more about providing a thinly disguised hint to whet appetites for the ...

Model A museum opens in southwestern Michigan

A new Ford dealership opened up in southwestern Michigan. Actually, it's a very old one.

Survey: Bedbugs a growing problem in autos

We all know that picking up hitchhikers is not generally a good idea, and there is one little stowaway that can really make life miserable for motorists. Her ...

GM to donate first production model of 2013 Cadillac CTS Vsport to SAE Foundation

General Motors Co. said Wednesday that it will donate to the SAE Foundation the first production model of the 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport, including a performance ...

GM recalling 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs

General Motors Co. said it is recalling nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs for faulty wheel lug nuts.

Chrysler urges Congress to speed trade

Chrysler Group LLC urged a Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday to approve legislation that will make it easier for the automaker to speed vehicle and parts ...

Growing auto supplier to get state grant to build plant in Orion Twp.

A growing automotive supplier wants to invest up to $12.9 million to build a plant in Orion Township that would create 50 jobs, the Michigan Economic ...

Italy to press Fiat's Marchionne over commitment to country

The Italian government plans to press Fiat SpA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne over concerns he's shifting the carmaker and heavy truck manufacturer ...

Rising car sales shrink summer plant shutdowns for Detroit's Big Three

Summer vacation will be cut short for more auto factory workers this year, as carmakers try to keep up with heightened demand. Detroit automakers plan to ...

Automakers, dealers object to rental recall bill

Automakers came under harsh criticism for opposing a bill that would require rental car companies to park all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.

Two Denso execs agree to plead guilty in price fixing scandal

The Justice Department says two more Japanese executives at a major auto supplier have agreed to plead guilty and serve time in prison as part of a wide- ...

Report: GM, Ford to gain market share in U.S. at foreign rivals' expense

An influential annual report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch says General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. will gain market share in the United States over the ...

Tesla repays $465M federal loan nine years early

Tesla Motors Inc. said Wednesday it has repaid its $465 million U.S. Department of Energy loan nine years ahead of schedule.