Toyota, aiming for new showcase, packs Prius with techAuto News

Toyota is packing the next-generation Prius with such a profusion of new technologies that it makes the best-selling hybrid truly worthy of its name, which means 'to go before.

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UAW shrinks voting on Fiat Chrysler pact to 2 daysAuto News

All 40,000 union members at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles U.S. will vote on a proposed new contract on Oct. 20 and 21, rather than stretch the balloting over more than a week as was done in the recent failed vote, the UAW said on Monday.

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Story of VW emissions scandal coming to big screen Auto News

The Volkswagen scandal over diesel emissions tests is headed for Hollywood.

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Ford's diversity efforts lauded by Rainbow/PUSHAuto News

Ford Motor received the top ratings among 12 automakers surveyed for ethnic diversity and inclusion efforts by Jesse Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

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VW credit rating cut by SandP; further cuts are possibleAuto News

VW's credit rating was cut one level today by Standard and Poor's, which said the German carmaker's cheating on U.S. diesel-emissions tests indicates management weaknesses that may lead to a further debt downgrade.

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Ex-Fiat N.A. Chief Exits FCA (10/12/15)

Ex-Fiat N.A. chief exits FCA; GM’s ‘move on retail’; VW-brand supply rises; BMW...
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21 suppliers named PACE Award finalistsAuto News

Twenty-eight innovations from 21 different automotive suppliers have been named finalists for the 2016 Automotive News PACE Awards.

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Former Fiat N.A. chief Stoicevich leaves FCAAuto News

The Fiat Chrysler executive who, until last week, was overseeing the struggling Fiat brand in North America, has resigned. Jason Stoicevich, 36, resigned Oct. 7, Automotive News has learned.

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Mercedes' monthly global sales top BMW, Audi againAuto News

Mercedes-Benz was the world's best-selling luxury car brand for the third consecutive month in September, surpassing BMW and Audi as demand for coupelike SUVs helped its sales grow twice as fast as at either competitor.

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Ford commits $1.8 billion to randd in ChinaAuto News

Ford will invest $1.8 billion over the next five years to expand randd in China, the latest effort by the U.S. carmaker to secure a larger slice of the world's biggest auto market.

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