U.S. auto tariffs could create hurdle for subprime shoppersAuto News

If President Trump decides to impose a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, cost-sensitive subprime borrowers are the most likely to get squeezed out of the new-car market, spelling trouble for the likes of the Nissan Sentra, Kia Forte and...

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Mazda's summer commercial joins our viral listAuto News

Mazda's ode to summer adventure enters our viral video list at No. 3 this week.

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EPA seeks '50-state' fix for fuel economy goalsAuto News

EPA acting administrator Andrew Wheeler said the agency wants a "50-state solution" to the nation's light-vehicle emissions standards and would also pursue reforms to the country's biofuel policy.

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Autoliv to modernize North American headquarters with $32 million investmentAuto News

Swedish automotive safety systems supplier Autoliv is proposing a $32 million expansion of its North American headquarters north of Detroit.

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Marchionne Suffered Embolism in Cancer Surgery – Report (7/24/18)

Marchionne suffered embolism in cancer surgery - report; Ford forms self-driving unit; GM launches...
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Did Lyft lift a professor's technology?Auto News

A retired Georgia Institute of Technology engineering professor sued Lyft, claiming it infringed his patent for technology underlying the core of its business model.

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Sergio Marchionne suffered embolism during cancer surgery, Italian report saysAuto News

Former FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne suffered an embolism while undergoing an operation for an invasive shoulder sarcoma and has irreversible damage to his brain function, an Italian business website reported Tuesday.

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Marchionne suffered embolism during cancer surgery, Italian report saysAuto News

Former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne suffered an embolism while undergoing an operation for an invasive shoulder sarcoma and has irreversible damage to his brain function, and he had failed to tell Exor Chairman John...

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Volvo Cars IPO draws lower valuations in initial feedback, report saysAuto News

Initial investor feedback has valued Volvo Cars far below owner Zhejiang Geely Holding Group's top-end estimates for a potential listing, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Is Ferrari working on a hybrid, 4-cylinder engine? Auto News

A new hybrid Ferrari engine could be in the works if a new patent uncovered by Autoguide makes it to production.

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A glimpse of the next-gen Audi Q3 Auto News

Compact crossovers and SUVs are all the rage, especially among luxury brands, and the second-generation Audi Q3 is on the doorstep.

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Ford forms commits $4 billion to autonomous vehicles, forms new subsidiaryAuto News

Ford said its investments in autonomous-vehicle development are expected to total $4 billion through 2023 and that it has formed a subsidiary devoted to those efforts called Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC.

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Facing Trump's threat of auto tariffs, Canada's response isn't so clearAuto News

Canada fired back at Donald Trump's metals tariffs with dollar-for-dollar retaliation. For autos, it may not be so simple.

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Ford GT output lags; Multimatic vows to fill all ordersAuto News

Canadian supplier Multimatic produced just 138 Ford GT supercars for the 2017 model year, well short of a goal of 250. Ford cited inexperience and minor supplier problems.

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Fiat Chrysler, under Manley, should recharge electronics engineering chopsAuto News

Electronics are driving the evolution of light vehicles today, and new CEO Mike Manley should make FCA's North American electrical engineering operations the envy of the industry.

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Why Asbury Automotive posted strong Q2 gainsAuto News

Asbury increased revenue and net income in the second quarter despite continued margin pressure. Gains in its used-vehicle, finance and insurance, and parts and service businesses drove the boost.

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General Motors launches Maven peer-to-peer car sharing programAuto News

The "Peer Cars" beta program allows owners and eligible lessees to rent their 2015 and newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac cars and trucks to Maven users for cash.

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Asbury boosts net, revenue in Q2Auto News

Asbury increased revenue and net income in the second quarter despite continued margin pressure. Gains in its used-vehicle, finance and insurance, and parts and service businesses drove the boost.

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Tariffs promise to take big bite out of automakers' U.S. tax savingsAuto News

Steel and aluminum tariffs could eat up anywhere from about a third to well more than half of tax-cut benefits in 2018, a Bloomberg analysis shows.

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PSA posts profit gain as Opel turnaround takes root Auto News

PSA turned its recently acquired Opel/Vauxhall business sharply back into the black while achieving record first-half profitability at its French car brands.

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Mitsubishi operating profit soars 36% on sales surge, cost cutsAuto News

Mitsubishi reported a 36 percent jump in operating profit in the latest quarter as the automaker's rebound gathers speed on rising sales in every key market.

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VW prepares to make BMW's Markus Duesmann new Audi CEO, sources sayAuto News

Duesmann will become Audi CEO on Jan. 1, according to sources at Automobilwoche, a sibling publication of Automotive News.

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VW Group lines up BMW's Markus Duesmann to head AudiAuto News

Duesmann, an engine development expert, is the second high-profile defection from BMW to VW Group following the departure of Herbert Diess in 2015 to become head of the VW brand.

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VW Group lines up BMW manager Markus Duesmann to head AudiAuto News

Volkswagen Group is lining up BMW purchasing director Markus Duesmann to head its Audi premium brand.

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