Mercedes may join U.S. midsize-pickup partyAuto News

The U.S. midsize pickup segment is undergoing a sales resurgence and an accompanying product blitz. It may get even more crowded as German executives last week hinted that the Mercedes-Benz X class might come to the U.S.

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The millennials are comingAuto News

So you thought millennials didn't care about owning cars? Think again. They're the fastest-growing segment among vehicle buyers and are likely to represent about 40 percent of the U.S. new car market by 2020.

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Ferrari beast, Porsche wagon to star in GenevaAuto News

Next week's Geneva auto show will highlight a mix of supercars, everyday models and cars you never expected, such as a Porsche station wagon and a Mercedes-Benz pickup.

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MOBILITY REPORT: How to sell mobility servicesAuto News

Automakers are going all in on mobility, but it will take more than big investments to get new services off the ground.

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Honda settles for an 80-mile EVAuto News

Honda's Clarity all-electric model debuting this spring will have only about 80 miles of range on a single charge, Automotive News has learned.

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Errant email lands Uber in courtAuto News

Waymo said an inadvertent email sent its way gave it enough evidence to sue Uber for intellectual property theft

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Wayland joins Automotive NewsAuto News

Automotive News has hired Michael Wayland, a veteran of The Detroit News and MLive Media Group, as a staff reporter.

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Can Toyota stave off CarPlay, Android Auto?Auto News

What makes Toyota's new infotainment system stand out from the rest of the industry? It still doesn't accommodate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Mendel's exit at Honda elevates U.S. newcomerAuto News

Tucked beneath the headlines last week about John Mendel's retirement from Honda were other several other key personnel changes that will shape the company's path moving forward.

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Hacking hoax tests security protocolsAuto News

A claim that a team of hackers had gained access to troves of dealerships' sensitive consumer data spooked dealership software giants. The claim was a hoax.

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Auction houses cope with crowded lotsAuto News

Investments in technology and analytics help auctions move vehicles through the system faster, but the remarketing industry should not lose sight of the importance of asphalt, says Tom Webb, Manheim chief economist.

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A spa with a service bayAuto News

It's easy to mistake the amenities at Big Two Toyota in Chandler, Ariz., for those at a high-end resort and spa.

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XC40 strongly resembles Volvo family membersAuto News

Volvo's XC40 baby crossover won't be all that different from its larger siblings.

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Takata's guilty plea to be considered Monday by U.S. judgeAuto News

A federal judge will consider Takata's proposed $1 billion settlement over deadly automotive airbags that have claimed at least 17 lives around the world.

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Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidanceAuto News

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said she was reviewing self-driving vehicle guidance issued by the Obama administration and urged companies to explain the benefits of automated vehicles to a skeptical public.

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FTC checks lenders' use of 'kill switches'Auto News

The Federal Trade Commission is looking at the practice of installing GPS trackers and "kill switches" on vehicles to disable them if the owner fails to make timely payments.

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Ghosn's successor will have work to doAuto News

Carlos Ghosn is handing the CEO reins for a vastly improved Nissan. Despite nearly two decades of gains, Nissan still has much to work on.

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SUV? Electric car? They'll kill 2 birds with 1 BentleyAuto News

Bentley Motors is eyeing a new strategy for both its SUV lineup and its electrification plans: combining them.

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Organized labor's Trump predicamentAuto News

The UAW and other unions finally have a friend on trade in the White House. But much of the rest of President Trump's agenda stands in stark contrast to labor's priorities.

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Subaru sees Impreza as gateway to young buyersAuto News

How is Subaru reaching out to millennials? With a puppy, of course.

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