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2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans leave Palace of Auburn Hills destined for...

More than 200 of the all-new, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans were driven away from the Palace of Auburn Hills Wednesday as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles celebrates the launch of the new vehicle.DETROIT,...

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Ford sees record profits in Q1

The company's Q1 results were boosted by record pre-tax profits of $3.3 billion for the automotive sector, and a record automotive operating margin of 9.8 percent. DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. on...

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Reports: Fiat Chrysler and Google could partner on self-driving cars

<ultiple reports Thursday indicate that FCA and the tech giant, now known as Alphabet, are in the final stages of talks on a partnership.DETROIT, MI - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne...

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Ride reviews: 2016 Kia Optima bird's-eye camera system helps for tight spaces

Backup cameras are now almost ubiquitous on new cars and trucks. But the 360-view system we had on a 2016 Kia Optima we tested is still a novelty.Watch videoDETROIT, MI - Backup cameras are now almost...

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Fiat announces pricing for all-new 124 Spider

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Friday its all-new Fiat 124 Spider will start at $24,995 for the 2017 model year.DETROIT, MI - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Friday its all-new Fiat 124 Spider will...

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Industry still chasing record sales year as automakers post modest gains in...

Two of the Detroit Three automakers posted modest gains in U.S. new vehicle sales last month, while the industry as a whole continues to be on pace for another record year. DETROIT, MI - Two of the...

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Google and Fiat Chrysler partner on self-driving Pacifica minivans

Tech giant Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced Tuesday a partnership that will test Google's self-driving car program in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans. DETROIT, MI - Tech giant Alphabet...

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Takata set to expand largest automotive safety recall in U.S. history

Takata Corp. is expected to announce a recall of more than 35 million more potentially explosive airbag inflators, expanding what is already the largest U.S. safety recall in automotive history....

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Takata airbags: Federal safety regulators double largest auto safety recall...

Federal safety regulators announced Wednesday the more than doubling a recall of Takata Corp. airbag inflators already subject to the largest automotive safety recall in U.S. history. DETROIT, MI -...

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Top Tesla execs reportedly leaving ahead of Model 3 launch

The latest departures brings the total number of vice presidents to have left Tesla this year alone to five.DETROIT, MI - Two top manufacturing executives are leaving Tesla Motors ahead of its...

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Tesla posts $248 million Q1 loss, aims to make a half million cars by 2018

Company co-founder and CEO Elon Musk laid out the production target to investors in a first quarter earnings letter and conference call Wednesday.DETROIT, MI - Tesla Motors is still on target to build...

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With sleeping bag, Elon Musk oversees aggressive goals for Tesla's production

His desk is at the end of the company's California production line, and not far from there is the slumber sack where he occasionally spends the night.Tesla Motors co-founder and CEO Elon Musk spoke in...

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Ford invests $182 million in San Francisco-based software firm

Ford has already been working with Pivotal on its FordPass program.DETROIT, MI - Calling it another step as it transitions to an automotive and mobility company, Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is...

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Ride reviews: Mazda CX-3 sports some autonomous tech on a budget

The Mazda CX-3 belongs to the hot and growing sub-compact SUV segment, also known as CUVs, which have been taking a bite out of sales of small and mid-size cars in the U.S. Watch videoDETROIT, MI -...

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Self-driving cars could be reality within 5 years, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio...

In the rapidly evolving technology crossover between automakers and Silicon Valley, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said there is still a high degree of uncertainty as to what will be the ultimate...

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Chrysler Pacifica: 7 things to know about new minivan's launch in Windsor,...

FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne was at the 88-year-old Windsor Assembly Plant Friday to officially mark the beginning of the new vehicle's production. WINDSOR, ON - The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was...

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Chevy partners with Funny Or Die as it launches website for younger buyers

Spotting trends among buyers of its three smaller vehicles, Chevrolet said Monday it has launched the ChevySmallCars.com "lifestyle-oriented" website.Chevrolet is launching ChevySmallCars.com, an...

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Small-car deals abound as US buyers go crazy for SUVs

With many Americans rushing to buy trucks and SUVs, there are good deals to be had on cars, especially smaller models. DETROIT (AP) -- Louis Cervi was looking to buy a small car for basic...

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Time Inc.'s The Drive names Elon Musk most-influential person in car business

Musk was chosen above the likes of General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne and President Barack Obama.Tesla Motors co-founder and CEO Elon Musk spoke in Detroit...

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Freaks for sale: 2004 Dodge Stratus R/T with nitrous boosters

It is one of just 10 Dodge Stratus models to be equipped with a customization job from RM Motorsports, the Wixom-based company responsible for the design and fabrication of the Dodge Tomahawk...

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