French June car sales show first monthly gain since virus

French car sales rose for the first time this year in a sign government incentives toward auto purchases are helping the sector

VW, Continental offices raided in German diesel-cheating probe

Continental sites in Hanover, Frankfurt and Regensburg were searched, a spokesman for the automotive supplier said by email

Tesla overtakes Toyota as the world’s most valuable automaker

Shares of Tesla, which have more than doubled since the start of the year, climbed as much as 3.5% in intraday trading Wednesday

Citroen unveils new hatchback as virus pushes event online

PSA Group unveiled one of its most important new models Tuesday with 20 people physically present and 2,600 watching online

Auto industry could see ‘cruel summer’ amid economic uncertainties, analysts say

New forecasts indicate 12.9 million new-vehicle sales this year in the United States, a 24% decline form 2019

Detroit carmakers have best showing ever in JD Power Initial Quality study

Dodge and Kia tied for the highest ranking, while Chevrolet was No. 2 and Ram was No. 3.

Toyota recalls gas-electric hybrids for engine stall problem

Toyota is recalling about 752,000 gas-electric hybrid vehicles worldwide because the engines can lose power and stall

Fiat Chrysler, PSA should revise merger terms, investor says

A PSA shareholder is calling for the French carmaker to change the terms of its merger with FCA to reflect the downturn in the global auto industry

BMW to drop 6,000 jobs through turnover, early retirement

The job reductions represent just under 5% of BMW’s global workforce of 126,000

Payne: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has OMG mpg and looks, ho-hum performance

The Sonata Hybrid is loaded with sex appeal and features, but acceleration is surprisingly tepid

Auto review: 2020 Acura NSX, the most underappreciated car in its class

What appears to be a challenger is now very much in the mainstream alongside supercar rivals from BMW, McLaren, Porsche and Ferrari

Ex-Audi manager sought by US in diesel case held in Croatia

A federal grand jury in Detroit charged Eiser and 3 others last year in a 12-count indictment alleging conspiracy, wire fraud and other violations

Japan’s exports, imports sank in May amid pandemic fallout

The provisional Ministry of Finance data, released Wednesday, showed May was the second straight month Japan recorded a trade deficit.

Emails: Ghosn takedown motivated by effort to stop Nissan, Renault integration

Evidence indicates effort against CEO was motivated in part by opposition to his push for greater integration between Nissan and Renault SA

Remade Nissan Rogue SUV upgrades looks and tech while downplaying hybrids

The second-best-selling SUV in the US, the Nissan Rogue, gets a full redesign with more tech and more style for an affordable price.

The vintage Volkswagen Rabbit springs to life with collectors

45 years after their debut, the indelible VW Rabbits (or Golfs, as they were known elsewhere) have increased in value rather significantly

Ford, GM and VW say production and new vehicles are back on track

All three carmakers say they're pushing ahead on development of electric and self-driving vehicles

Japanese carmaker Honda hit by cyberattack

Japanese carmaker Honda said Tuesday that it has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its business in several countries

VW board backs CEO to ease tensions after spat rocks carmaker

VW CEO Herbert Diess apologized for accusing supervisory board members last week of committing crimes by leaking confidential discussions

Volkswagen swaps main brand’s leadership after internal disputes

Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board members will discuss Monday if CEO Herbert Diess should cede direct control of the main VW passenger-car brand

Former Audi boss faces trial in September in diesel scandal

The state court in Munich said Monday that the trial of Rupert Stadler and three others is to open on Sept. 30

Dealers see ‘booming’ business as automakers revive production

The auto industry, a major economic driver and jobs machine in the Midwest, is cranking up after eight-week shutdown in response to COVID-19 outbreak.

Bentley to cut 1K U.K. jobs in recovery plan after virus

Bentley plans to slash as many as 1,000 jobs in the U.K., about a quarter of its workforce, to cut costs and contain the fallout of the virus

Nissan recalls nearly 1.9M cars for pesky hood latch problem

For the fourth time, Nissan is recalling hundreds of thousands of midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a nagging latch problem

Against the odds, Detroit 3, foreign rivals tap strengths in crisis

Detroit automakers made their money during the COVID crisis on pickups, while foreign transplants brought a wave of SUVs and sedans.

Payne: Turning back the clock in a ‘64 VW Beetle

A classic 1964 Bug represents a year dear to American culture -- and how far the automobile has come in less than 6 decades

Ohio-built Acura TLX challenges Cadillac, BMW performance

Honda’s luxury division is rolling out an all-new TLX compact sedan from its factory in Ohio. The sedan is a key piece in Acura's remake as a performance brand

Argo AI, Volkswagen AG close $2.6 billion autonomous-vehicle tech deal

Pittsburgh-based Argo AI on Tuesday announced it had closed a $2.6 billion deal with automaker Volkswagen AG to partner on the development of self-driving vehicle technology.

The Volvo XC90 is the most stylish SUV you can buy today

The 2020 Volvo XC90 possesses that rare combination of restraint, comfort, attention to detail, and heritage that translates into true style

Tough day for Europe’s auto jobs signals more pain to come

Major vehicle and parts manufacturers from France to Sweden revealed plans for at least 35,000 job cuts

Payne: To Hell and back in Honda Civic Type R

The 2020 Honda Civic Type R has 306 horsepower, a hatchback, insane handling and the latest electronics. Sounds like heaven

Spanish workers, officials decry Nissan move to close plant

Angry workers burned tires at the gates of a Spanish Nissan plant after the Japanese company said it would shut all its manufacturing in the region

Renault, Nissan abandon race for growth to focus on costs

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi unveiled a plan for deeper cooperation in developing and building vehicles, seeking to weather a collapse in car demand

Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles

Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223K vehicles in Canada and the U.S. states because the suspension can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control

France unveils $8.8 billion rescue for ailing car industry

President Macron announced an 8 billion-euro plan to save the country’s car industry, including a big boost for electric vehicles

James Bond carmaker finds new CEO from German Black Forest

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc’s new CEO, Tobias Moers, might just help reverse the fortunes of the cash-strapped manufacturer

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Payne: Mazda’s sporty MX-5 Miata is a great escape

The tiny Miata is a throwback to classic sports cars. It's also a great escape from the COVID-19 quarantine

US arrests 2 men accused of aiding ex-Nissan boss’ escape

Michael and Peter Taylor were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday morning in Massachusetts

VW pulls car ad after outcry, apologizes for racist overtone

Volkswagen says the video had been pulled and that “we can understand the outrage and anger.”