Mazda recalls over 262K vehicles to fix engine stall problem

Mazda is recalling more than 262,000 SUVs and cars in the U.S. to fix a software problem that could cause the engines to stall unexpectedly

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Toyota shifts gears, plans to build new SUV at Alabama plant

Toyota says it will scrap plans to build the Corolla compact car at a new factory under construction in Alabama

As Europe orders recall, EPA probe into Mercedes emissions drags on

The EPA began investigating alleged diesel emission cheating in Mercedes-Benz cars three years ago

From Nazis to hippies: End of the road for Volkswagen Beetle

It’s the end of the road for a vehicle that has symbolized many things over a history spanning eight decades since 1938

Father sues SC, Kia after family died in crash with alligator

A Florida man accusing them of responsibility in the death of his family after their vehicle hit an alligator, crashed into a tree and caught fire

Europe thinks like China in building its own battery industry

Governments working with industry and banks to spur technology

Slow transition to electric fells BMW CEO after one term

At Harald Krueger’s first major public appearance in 2015, he collapsed on stage. It was an apt metaphor for his leadership.

As EVs evolve, automakers look beyond boring hatchbacks

Automakers are finally catching on to the fact that no one said an electric vehicle had to look, drive like an under-powered jelly bean

Jaguar boosts U.K. auto sector with electric cars commitment

Jaguar Land Rover plans to build a new range of electrified cars in the U.K., safeguarding thousands of jobs for the British automotive industry

BMW CEO to step down in wake of disappointing earnings

The Germany company said Krueger, 53, would not seek an extension of his contract, which expires at the end of April 2020

Payne: Living the Lamborghini Huracan dream

The $261,274 Huracan is a cyborg from the future. And it will look great in your six-car garage

0-60 in the Lamborghini Huracan EVO

Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne puts the 640-hp 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO through its paces on the track

The 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO

Chinese have a go in market where U.S. cars flopped

The MG Hector, introduced in India, is the first Chinese entrant in a difficult market

Europe’s tough emissions rules come with $39 billion threat

Top carmakers aren’t on track to meet EU’s stiffer CO2 targets

Podcast: Howes on automakers’ looming ‘profit desert’

Howes: Automakers face a 'profit desert' as spending on mobility, autonomy, and electrification consume capital while returns on them decline.

Honda to recall 1.6M vehicles, finish Takata recalls early

Honda is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators

The speedy and athletic CX-5 is something you won’t find everywhere

The speedy and athletic CX-5 is something you won’t find everywhere

Howes: Who builds vehicle doesn’t guarantee Made-in-America cred

Cars.com’s 2019 index says the most-American vehicle rolling off the assembly line today is the Jeep Cherokee from Fiat Chrysler

Mitsubishi Motors to relocate North America HQ to Tennessee

Mitsubishi Motors announced on Tuesday that it is relocating its North America headquarters from California to Tennessee

Most American-made cars sold in the U.S. are Japanese

While Trump has been pressing for tariffs on foreign-made cars, it turns out the most American-made cars sold in the U.S. today are usually Japanese

Names of automated-driving systems mislead motorists

Names like SuperCruise, Autopilot and ProPilot suggest they’re more capable than is acturally the case

Mitsubishi shareholders approve ouster of Ghosn

Ghosn was pivotal in the automaker’s three-way partnership with Nissan and Renault

Driver-assist systems cause headaches for new-car owners

Glitches with adaptive cruise-control and other advanced safety systems are replacing infotainment centers as a source of problems

Think sedans are dead? Check out the new Civic

While much of the automotive world is abandoning cars in favor of SUVs, Honda is increasing its stake in coupes and sedans

China’s father of electric cars says hydrogen is future

He says the world’s biggest car market is set to embrace hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles the way it did EVs

$17,000 hatchback from Vietnam rolls out to take on Ford and Toyota

The first car from VinFast is called the Fadil

Tennessee Volkswagen plant rejects unionization

A win would have offered the United Auto Workers its first fully organized, foreign-owned auto assembly plant in the traditionally anti-union South

Carmakers turn to Capitol Hill vets in tariff fight

Ford, GM and the Association of Global Automakers have beefed up their Washington communications departments to fight the president's tariffs

China’s Tesla wannabe Nio brushes off stock rout as sales slide

At NIO Inc. electric vehicle sales are plummeting and the stock price cratering, but the founder and CEO can’t see what all the fuss is about

Payne: BMW 3-series wants its crown back

After harsh reviews for its 6th-generation 3-series, BMW is back with a revamped car to reclaim its title as best compact sports sedan. Progress made

2019 BMW 330i

Renault chief frustrated by French state over botched merger

Renault’s chairman has expressed his frustration with the French government which he says resisted a merger deal proposed by Fiat Chrysler

Nissan’s technology looms as key in failed merger with FCA

Nissan’s reluctance to go along with the merger may have helped bring about the surprise collapse of the talks.

In setback Macron gets political lesson in capitalism

The hunt for a scapegoat for the collapse of the merger talks between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Renault SA is in full cry.

Podcast: Howes on FCA’s failed merger with Renault

Howes says parochial French politicking effectively killed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s proposed merger with Renault SA of France.

Payne: BMW-Jaguar planning to make baby EVs

The luxury icons hook up to to make electric drivetrains on the road to Auto 2.0

Tennessee officials rehash old fight against Volkswagen union vote

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga voted 712-626 against unionization through the UAW in 2014

Howes: Voila! French politics torpedoes FCA-Renault deal

Paris's bid for political control signaled shape of meddlesome things to come for 50-50 merger proposed by Fiat Chrysler leadership

Payne: AVs? Automakers hone brand cred on track

Automakers pour buckets of cash into top-shelf motorsports series to collect wins, attract attention of would-be customers.