Taking the name of VW’s existing midsize entry, the new Passat is more than just a fresh design. The vehicle brings with it a commitment by the German automaker to resume building cars in the U.S. for the first time in decades,…
GM’s long-anticipated plug-in electric hybrid hatchback picked up top honors at the huge auto industry show. The Volt was joined by Ford Motor’s Explorer midsize sports-utility vehicle, which was awarded North American Truck of…
In another sign the auto industry is on a comeback, Ford Motor (F) reportedly will announce plans Monday to add 7,000 jobs to its U.S. workforce during the next two years in a variety of positions.
The plan includes the addition of 4,000 blue-collar j…
The nation’s leading trade association for car dealers says it now sees industry sales of nearly 13 million vehicles this year, topping last year’s by 12%. The rise is attributed to pent-up demand, loosening credit and a rising…
Fuel efficiency remains the top concern among new car buyers around the world, which is likely to boost demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, according to a report from KPMG. But the survey of senior auto-industry executives…