It’s Not Just Toyota: Auto Recalls Accelerate

Automakers recalled more vehicles last year than in any of the last six years. And while Toyota Motors accounted for much of the growth, with problems including unintended acceleration and glitchy brakes, many other car manufac…

Volkswagen Unveils New U.S.-Made Passat Midsize Sedan

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,…

Ford and Toyota in Dead Heat Among Consumer Perceptions

Toyota’s recent spate of quality woes have allowed competitors to steal sales from the beleaguered automaker. Ford is also catching up with Toyota in another important measure of auto industry success — consumers’ opinions of …