courtesy of General MotorsIn 2011, new car and light truck sales in the U.S. came in at about 13 million units sold. According to TrueCar.com, forecast sales for November put new light…
ThinkstockAs the year comes to a close, the speculation about which of the three largest car companies will be number one in global sales has started. Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), Volkswagen…
courtesy Ford Motor Co.Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and its partners in a Chinese engine plant will invest an additional $37.3 million to expand the plant’s capacity. Mazda Motor Corp. and Chongqing…
courtesy Ford Motor Co.Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) today announced that GE will purchase 2,000 of Ford’s C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids for GE’s fleet. The purchase…
ThinkstockThere is nothing on the Toyota Motor Corp.’s (NYSE: TM) U.S. website about a recall of 2.8 million cars for steering and water pump problems. Or, if there is a note, it…
Douglas A. McIntyre thinkstockAdvanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE: AMD) has hired J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) to explore options, which may include the firm’s sale. (Reuters) Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen says…
ThinkstockThe 2010 Toyota Corolla is the most reliable car sold in the United States, according to a report released today. The car requires fewer repairs than any other car — 2002 model…
courtesy of AppleIn its third annual ranking of the world’s most innovative companies, analysts at Booz & Co. created two lists: one based on dollars spent and the other based on asking…
ThinkstockNissan became the latest Japanese company to say that a territorial dispute between its nation and China will badly hurt earnings. At some point, the Japanese government must decide whether ownership of…
ThinkstockBye-Bye Suzuki American Suzuki will leave the U.S. market, a victim of small sales and a brand that U.S. car buyers barely know. 24/7 Wall St. recently predicted that Suzuki would not…
courtesy of FordOwning a car for many years can be considered a sign of brand loyalty. The car is well made, or perhaps it retains its value better than other vehicles. Each…
ThinkstockU.S. sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are running nearly 68% higher in the first 10 months of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011. Total vehicle sales are up 13.8%…
courtesy of Ford Motor CompanyAs Chinese consumers shunned Japanese goods due to a territorial dispute between the two countries, U.S. automakers General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F)…
ThinkstockToyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) continues to do well financially, as shown by its fiscal first-half figures, which cover the period ended September 30. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the…
Trey Thoelcke ThinkstockToyota Going Strong Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) continues to do well financially, as shown by its fiscal first-half figures, which cover the period ended September 30. On a consolidated basis, net…
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