GM to recall 6,300 police cars for steering defectAuto News

General Motors is recalling 6,280 police cars for a power-steering defect. The recall affects 2014-16 model year Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit cars, according to documents filed with NHTSA.

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U.S. jurors weigh whether GM ignition switch caused 2014 crashAuto News

A lawyer for people suing General Motors over a faulty ignition switch today urged jurors in Manhattan federal court to hold the company responsible for a 2014 accident they allege was caused by the defective part.

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New Dealertrack tool speeds trade-in payoffs, titlesAuto News

Dealertrack's Accelerated Title cuts the time a dealer can make a trade-in available for sale by electronically transferring the vehicle's loan payoff funds and obtaining its title.

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FTC Sues VW's U.S. Arm Over Ads (3/29/16)

U.S. sues VW Group of America over diesel ads; Milder March sales views; Takata money hunt?;...
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Honda, Hitachi device tests breath for alcoholAuto News

A device developed by Honda and Hitachi could help drivers determine when they've had too much to drink before they step into their cars.

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VW's U.S. arm sued by FTC over 'clean diesel' adsAuto News

The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Volkswagen Group of America for falsely advertising that hundreds of thousands of diesel vehicles were environmentally friendly, when they were secretly emitting excess pollution.

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U.S. guidance on self-driving cars due within monthsAuto News

U.S. regulators are making progress and will begin issuing guidelines to help the introduction of self- driving car technology within the next few months, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said.

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Tesla may seek U.S. court action on direct sales, report saysAuto News

Tesla Motors is preparing to take the case for its direct-sales model to federal court should it prove necessary, according to a report.

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Toyota gives Corolla nip, tuck, special edition for 50th birthdayAuto News

The Corolla is turning 50 and to mark the milestone Toyota is giving the compact sedan a slight refresh and a special edition.

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VW sued by FTC over 'clean diesel' ad claimsAuto News

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today filed suit against Volkswagen for falsely advertising that hundreds of thousands of diesel vehicles were environmentally friendly, when they were secretly emitting excess pollution.

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Report predicts how autonomous cars could disrupt insurance segmentAuto News

Autonomous-driving technology should raise auto insurers' profits in the short term, even as it raises questions about their long-term business models, a new report predicts.

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Nissan taps global love of cricket Auto News

The spot from Nissan and the International Cricket Council teases a big news drop with sparse information.

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VW's U.S. dealers confront execs with reality in showroomsAuto News

To head off a mutiny, Alan Brown, chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Advisory Council, and two others on the dealer council brought their concerns directly to VW: the automaker needs to sell 500,000 units annually for a healthy dealer...

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GM wins key judgment in second ignition-switch trial Auto News

GM won a partial victory in its second trial over faulty ignition switches as a judge threw out a key fraud claim against the automaker, a company spokesman said, boosting the company's outlook for resolving hundreds of similar cases on better terms.

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How sharing cars could actually boost auto salesAuto News

Technological innovation in the auto industry, from the advent of Uber and Lyft to a future with self-driving vehicles, promises to change the game for commuters and carmakers.

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Volkswagen recalls 5,600 U.S. EVs for stalling issueAuto News

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 5,600 electric e-Golf cars in the U.S. to address a battery problem that can cause stalling, the company said today.

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Dealers Prep for Sales Plateau (3/28/16)

How dealers are prepping for sales plateau; NADA chair advises vigilance; VW’s dealer meeting...
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Six former GM lawyers linked to ignition scandal will keep law licenses, report saysAuto News

Six former General Motors lawyers who were let go over their roles in the automaker's ignition-switch controversy will keep their Michigan law licenses, according to a news report.

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GM's purchase of Cruise Automation gets antitrust OK by U.S. Auto News

General Motors has won U.S. antitrust approval for the purchase of Silicon Valley startup Cruise Automation, the Federal Trade Commission said today.

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Wagging tongues: Mazda's MX-5 RF and what people thinkAuto News

What people are saying following the MX-5 RF's debut at the New York auto show.

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