| Toyota loses another exec, this time to Ford
Ford Motor named a veteran executive from rival Toyota to become its new marketing chief, the automaker said Thursday.
Story Japanese automakers get cute for Tokyo auto show
Cute, communicative and cubic seem to be the fashion statement as far as offerings from Japan's "Big Three" automakers Toyota, Honda and Nissan, debuting at the Tokyo auto show later this month. | PHOTO GALLERY
Story Midsize SUVs get mixed grades in crash tests
Some sport-utility vehicles don't provide the protection in a side crash that one might expect from such large vehicles, according to tests released Thursday by the insurance industry.
Story UAW, Chrysler agree to contract
The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday that it reached a tentative contract agreement with Chrysler after a 5 1/2-hour strike and that its members had approved a contract with General Motors.
Story Union questions auto execs' pay packages
The United Auto Workers says it knows it needs to help Detroit's automakers cut labor costs to reduce the gap in production expenses with Asian rivals. But as talks continue on new contracts, the union also is questioning why top executives at the automakers are paid what they are.
Story Honda will present hybrid sports car at Tokyo show
Cars don't have to sacrifice looks to be environmentally friendly — they can be muscular and stylish, too, Honda is hoping.
Story GM signs joint venture to build cars in Uzbekistan
General Motors has signed a joint venture agreement with Uzbekistan's Uzavtosanoat for production and sale of Chevrolet cars in the Central Asian country.
Story Device can remotely halt auto chases
Police will be able to remotely halt high-speed pursuits with technology being unveiled today that aims to cut chase-related deaths.
Story $5,000 puts you in supercars of your dreams
After a breathless acceleration run in a Lamborghini Gallardo, a giddy Manny Lagasca spits out an implausible explanation for how the banana-yellow supercar could manage such blinding performance. | PHOTO GALLERY
Story Auto components lighten up to improve mileage
Automakers are finding ways to shave pounds from car bodies — from the hood to the back bumper — often by substituting plastic, composites and aluminum for steel.
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