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Hyundai recalls Sonatas for sunroofs that could fly off
A bonding issue with the sunroof deflector, which is meant to reduce wind noise when the roof is open, is at the heart of the problem.DETROIT - Hyundai Motor America is recalling about 63,000 Sonatas...
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NHTSA confirms 11th U.S. death tied to explosive Takata airbags
The federal regulator said a 50-year-old woman died after sustaining injuries in a crash Sept. 30 in Riverside County, Calif.DETROIT - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday...
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Fiat Chrysler raises earnings forecasts after Q3 results
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles increased its earnings forecast after returning to a profit in the third quarter, driven by strong results in North America.MILAN (AP) -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles increased...
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Should a self-driving car save the driver or the pedestrian?
What decisions will a self-driving car be designed to make?Watch videoHere's a scenario: You're in self-driving car, something goes wrong, and a pedestrian steps in the way. Does the car swerve into a...
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These are the 10 most- and least-reliable cars and trucks, Consumer Reports says
The publication has named the 10 most- and least-reliable vehicles of 2016. DETROIT - Consumer Reports on Monday released its annual reliability survey, ranking 29 automotive brands after gathering...
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$15.3 billion settlement approved in Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal
A U.S. federal judge has approved a $15.3 billion settlement by Volkswagen AG with owners of cars affected by its diesel-emission scandal.DETROIT - A federal judge on Tuesday approved a $15.3 billion...
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Mercedes-Benz X Class pickups are coming, but maybe not to the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz revealed two mid-size pickup truck concepts Tuesday in Stockholm via livestream.DETROIT - Mercedes-Benz revealed two mid-size pickup truck concepts on Tuesday.Though concepts, the...
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World's first self-driving truck shipment brings Budweiser beer through Colorado
The autonomous truck drove 120 miles from Fort Collins through Denver to Colorado Springs on Interstate 25.Watch videoDETROIT- Autonomous driving technology firm Otto and Anheuser-Busch said they have...
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Ford recalls 400,000 older model SUVs for potential fuel leak
Ford Motor Co. has issued a safety recall for about 400,000 older-model Ford Escapes and Mercury Mariners for potential fuel leaks.DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. has issued a safety recall for about 400,000...
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Subaru recalls 100,000 turbo vehicles for fire risk
Subaru is recalling about 100,000 vehicles with turbo-charged engines in the U.S. due to a potential overheating issue and fire risk.DETROIT - Subaru is recalling about 100,000 vehicles with...
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Acura adds GT package to TLX luxury sedan
The new TLX GT will be on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas next week. DETROIT- Acura is rolling out a GT package for its TLX, a sporty midsize sedan that it has been racing in the Pirelli World...
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Tesla Motors surprises with 3rd-quarter profit
Electric car maker Tesla Motors posted its first quarterly profit in three years on Wednesday, giving investors reason to cheer after months of doubt.DETROIT (AP) -- Electric car maker Tesla Motors...
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New car sales to decline in October, Edmunds.com says
Sales of new cars and trucks in the U.S. are forecast to dip by about 7 percent in October to 1,356,250 units, Edmunds.com said Wednesday. DETROIT - Sales of new cars and trucks in the U.S. are...
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Ford's Q3 earnings drop to $1 billion on recall woes, lower volume in North...
The automaker was hit in part by an 11 percent drop in wholesale volume in North America, its key market.DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. posted a net profit of $1.0 billion for the third quarter, marking a...
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GM expands its Maven car-sharing service to Los Angeles
General Motors has expanded its Maven car-sharing service to Los Angeles, as it prepares to launch it in more western U.S. markets.Watch videoDETROIT - General Motors has expanded its Maven...
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Solar project completed at GM's Warren Transmission plant
General Motors and utility DTE Energy are unveiling a recently completed power solar array at the automaker's Warren Transmission plant in suburban Detroit.WARREN, Mich. (AP) -- General Motors and...
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Volkswagen reveals Tennessee-built Atlas SUV
Volkswagen has unveiled the Atlas, a seven-passenger SUV it's building alongside the Passat sedan at its plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.Courtesy image DETROIT -- Volkswagen has unveiled the Atlas, a...
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AutoNation to sell its own parts, add used car centers
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based AutoNation announced the new ventures on Friday, with the CEO saying it will invest $500 million in the new businesses because of the new-car sales plateau.DETROIT (AP)...
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GM donates $100,000 to Warren non-profits
General Motors announced Friday it is donating $100,000 in grants to 10 Warren-area non-profit organizations.DETROIT -- General Motors announced Friday it is donating $100,000 in grants to 10...
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What we liked and did not like about the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM
We take a closer look at the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM. Watch videoOne of the first post-Scion cars to be re-branded as a Toyota is the Corolla iM.Toyota announced earlier this year that is is folding...
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