Bill Ford’s Dreams Hit Another Wall
William Clay Ford Jr. has been the board chair and Ford Motor's biggest cheerleader since 1999. The most recent news from the company has somewhat eroded the basis for his optimism.
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Upbeat GM Forecast Based on High-Margin Pickups, Not More Sales
GM announced Tuesday morning that full-year 2017 earnings would reach near the upper end of the company's previously stated range. GM also expects 2018 results to be approximately in-line with last year.
Ram Draws a Bead on Silverado With 2019 Pickup
FCA unveils its redesigned Ram pickup at the Detroit Auto Show Monday. The new model is pegged to be in showrooms by the middle of this year, beating rivals Ford and GM to market…
Volkswagen Delivers Record Sales in 2017, More Than Half in China
Volkswagen announced Monday morning that sales of its VW-branded vehicles posted a new all-time high in 2017. Sales in China accounted for more than half the total.
All Car Makers Go All In With Electric Cars
Ford recently said it is "all in" on electric cars. The problem is that every other major car maker is "all in" on electric cars as well.
Ford, GM Show Off New 2019 Pickups
The Detroit auto show opened Saturday for industry and press attendees. Among the new vehicles being shown off are the 2019 Ford Ranger midsize pickup and an all-new Chevy Silverado pickup.
BMW Claims Leadership in Worldwide Premium Car Market
BMW sold nearly 2.5 million vehicles worldwide last year and claimed its place as the world's leading premium automaker. That depends on who's counting and what's being counted.
Fiat Chrysler Will Build Some Ram Pickups in Michigan, Pay $2,000 Worker Bonuses
Fiat Chrysler announced late Thursday that it plans to move production of its Ram Heavy Duty pickups from Mexico to Michigan and to pay U.S. workers a $2,000 bonus in the second quarter as…
GM’s Claim for Self-Driving Cars Is a Plunge in Accidents
GM says driverless cars will eliminate "human driving error," which causes 94% of crashes. That is, if the technology works well, and the government approves it.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV to Debut in Detroit
Mercedes-Benz is revealing the latest model of its G Class SUV at the Detroit auto show this weekend. Prices start at $123,600.
In Threat to Global Car Industry, China Sales Slow
China is the world's largest car market by far, and global manufacturers have staked their future growth on success in the market there, which was once growing rapidly.
Ford Prepped to Unveil a 2018 Bullitt Mustang GT
A rumored 2018 version of a Ford Bullitt Mustang could be unveiled at this weekend's Detroit auto show. The iconic 1968 Mustang GT appeared in perhaps the best car-chase scene ever filmed.
Automakers Show Off Technology at CES 2018
Automakers have showed up again in Las Vegas for the annual CES show with new technology and promises of new vehicles over the next couple of years.
Mercedes-Benz Premiers Even More Luxurious SUVs
A new, more luxurious GLS450 4Matic and GLS550 4Matic from Mercedes-Benz will debut at the Detroit auto show that begins this Saturday.
Mexico Exported More Cars Than Ever to the US Last Year
Mexican exports of cars and light trucks reached an all-time high of 2.33 million in 2017, largely on the strength of pickup trucks built in the country by GM and Fiat Chrysler.