Cars used to be trendy accessories for many drivers. But the scarcity of attractive terms for financing and leasing means that more people are keeping their cars longer.
The new production cars and concepts being unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Auto Show Tracker
Amid the hype over hybrid vehicles, a new class of gas engines promises to deliver greater fuel economy and power.
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Chrysler shot down fresh speculation the auto maker is considering selling off pieces of its operations amid concern about its ability to survive.
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Ford will pay an unspecified amount to Navistar to settle all litigation between them, and the companies will continue to collaborate on a variety of projects.
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China halved the sales tax on smaller cars and cut retail prices for gasoline and diesel in a bid to boost demand.
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France is considering capital infusions, loan guarantees and other additional measures to help ailing auto makers Renault and Peugeot.
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Toyota is banking that its newly upgraded Prius will help lift its sagging global sales even as the hybrid market is becoming crowded.
Chrysler unveiled a concept for a sleek, battery-powered sedan that is supposed to suggest a new design direction for the auto maker.
Fewer barriers in the production of electric cars have leveled the playing field for newcomers hoping to compete against established auto makers.
Electric vehicles stole the spotlight at this year's Detroit auto show, but other carmakers want to ensure that gasoline-electric hybrids remain the vital ecocar.
A safety group is advocating a total ban on cellphone use while driving, saying the practice is clearly dangerous and leads to fatalities.
Chrysler now faces a new obstacle in its battle to survive: Many dealers are loaded with inventory and aren't ordering new vehicles.
Honda wants to reduce its U.S. inventory by about a third so that it's better aligned with the current vehicle sales level.
In a bid to make a splash at the Detroit auto show, Chrysler said it expects to start producing an electric car in 2010.
Seeking to maintain its edge over rivals as the maker of eco-friendly vehicles, Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it plans to launch an electric vehicle by 2012 and offer 10 new gas-electric hybrid models in the early 2010s
Ford is working on a new generation of dashboard electronics that it hopes will turn cars into something like iPhones on wheels.
Audi's sales rose 4.1% last year, powered by a new small SUV and the latest generation of the firm's A4 series.
BMWs North American business is kicking off a major advertising campaign, as part of an ambitious effort to promote two of its diesel vehicles.
Are used luxury cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz a good value? What should a buyer look for in a used car? Jonathan Welsh offers advice.
At the Detroit auto show this week, auto executives will attempt to deliver upbeat messages about the future amid an economic storm.
As companies like Ford roll out Internet-enabled cars, high-tech companies are racing to provide tricked-out traffic reports to the dashboard.
High-tech Lancer Ralliart gives Mitsubishi fans an 'Evolution' on the cheap.
For decades, selling cars paved a path to wealth across America. But the industry has never before faced the forces now slowing sales to a crawl.
A small but growing group of mechanics is engineering an automotive insurgency: They're converting Toyota's Prius hybrids into plug-in electric vehicles, doubling the car's fuel efficiency.
High-tech Lancer Ralliart gives Mitsubishi fans an 'Evolution' on the cheap.
Are used luxury cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz a good value? What should a buyer look for in a used car? Jonathan Welsh offers advice.
There is often a disparity between a car's speedometer and the GPS or navigation device. Which is more accurate?
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GM appears to be off to a slow start to meet mandates of its bailout and Wagoner said the auto maker hasn't ruled out a bankruptcy filing.
David Patton and Mathew Passy discuss the news out of the Detroit auto show, including a new Toyota Prius and Honda hybrid. Listen
Detroit's real challenge? Making products customers care about.
While a car might not be essential for college, someday Isaac will need one. And if the family Saab doesn't survive, a used car seems the reliable choice.
Holman Jenkins asks: Can Democrats afford to let Detroit succeed?
It seems the only love auto makers can get from Washington is of the tough variety -- and from some they can't get even that. All told, the industry is seeing its political support crumple.
The Victory Vision touring motorcycle has the power to keep up with smaller, sportier bikes and looks that draw a crowd.
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