Ford to put air bags into seat belts
Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. Now, they're in the seat belts.
Toyota surprises with profit
Toyota Motor Corp. announced Thursday a surprise profit last quarter and trimmed its projected red ink for the year, underlining the gradual recovery under way
'Clunker' data: Truck-for-truck trades
The popular $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program mostly involved swaps of old Ford or Chevrolet pickups for new ones, according to an analysis of new federal
AP Report: Clunkers traded for pickups
The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or
Chrysler plans to revamp Dodge
Chrysler plans to revamp its struggling Dodge car brand under a new turnaround plan and says the company's cash has grown by nearly $2 billion since it exited
Germany fumes as GM ditches Opel sale
Germany's politicians fumed with anger and Opel workers canceled cost concessions and readied walkouts after General Motors Co. abandoned the sale of its
GM sales rise 4.7 percent in October
General Motors Co. says its October sales rose 4.7 percent over the same month last year, a sign that the U.S. auto market was starting a slow recovery from
Ford sales up 3 percent in October
Strong demand for cars and crossovers lifted Ford's U.S. sales 3 percent in October, a positive sign for automakers who are hoping a healthier economy will
Recoup of bailout money unlikely
Government investigators say the U.S. government is unlikely to recover all of its investment in General Motors or Chrysler because the companies' value would
Ford surprises with $1B profit
Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third
Ford has suffered less than rivals
Ford Motor Co. has been riding a wave of positive public sentiment since it steered clear of bankruptcy protection and avoided taking federal bailout money --
GM extends money back guarantee
General Motors Co. says its money-back guarantee — key to its revival — is going so well it will extend the program into early 2010.
Two more locals reject Ford contract
Workers at two more United Auto Workers locals overwhelmingly rejected changes to their contract with Ford Motor Co. on Thursday, casting further doubt on
Chrysler offers live TV service
If the morning commute interrupts your regular newscast, Chrysler may have a solution — live TV in your car with news, sports and other cable channels.
GM to use govt funds for Delphi chunk
General Motors Co. will announce later this week that it will draw from its government funding to pay the cost of buying a chunk of troubled parts supplier
Ford picks China's Geely for Volvo
Ford Motor Co. has picked a consortium led by China's Geely Group as the preferred bidder to buy its Swedish Volvo Cars unit, the U.S. automaker said