Beyond Recalls: A Year Later, Toyota’s Woes Continue

Last year’s massive recalls — and the resulting legal fallout — have given Toyota’s reputation a beating, cutting into its sales. But the company can’t blame all of its problems on the recalls. Analysts also point to another …

Chrysler Finds It Can Be Profitable Selling Fewer Cars

The smallest of the Detroit Three, Chrysler has made substantial strides in turning around its business, including lowering the number of vehicles it needs to sell to make a profit. The automaker had pegged 1.65 million as its …

Auto Dealers Are Upbeat on U.S. Sales for 2011

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…