Ford Earnings Likely to Weaken in 2011 on Higher Costs

Ford earnings are expected to be weaker next year due to higher costs for pensions and materials, according to a research note released Wednesday by Credit Suisse Securities. Forecasts call for pretax income from Ford’s North A…

Is Your Car a Lemon? Here’s What to Do

Despite great improvements in manufacturing since the 1970s, there are still an alarming number of cars sold each year that can’t be fixed. Thanks to your state’s lemon laws, you can probably return the car for nearly a full re…

After Strong Start, U.S. Auto Sales Slow in September

U.S. auto sales started off strong over the Labor Day holiday weekend, but have since dropped significantly, according to analysis by car-buying guide Edmunds.com.
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Toyota May Supply Daimler with Hybrid Technology

Toyota is allegedly in talks to supply technology and key components for hybrid vehicles to Germany’s Daimler, according to a report Thursday in the Nikkei Business Daily newspaper. If a deal is made, Daimler would become fourt…

Volkswagen Taps Ex-GM Exec as CEO of U.S. Unit

Volkswagen has tapped a veteran with deep knowledge of the U.S. domestic auto industry to head its U.S. operations. The German carmaker named Jonathan Browning, who has worked for both General Motors and Ford Motor, as CEO of V…