Automakers unveil China-focused models in Beijing
By JOE McDONALD and DIDI TANG - AP - 51 mins ago
BEIJING (AP) — Ford Motor Co. on Sunday unveiled a new Escort sedan designed in China for global sale at a Beijing auto show that highlighted the growing influence of Chinese tastes on the industry.
GM boosting China production capacity to 5 million
AP - 1 hr 26 mins ago
BEIJING (AP) — The president of General Motors said Sunday that the company and local partners are boosting production capacity for GM-brand vehicles in China to 5 million.
General Motors Company Hunkers Down in New York
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 1 hr 39 mins ago
The main floor of the New York International Auto Show was loud and crowded on Wednesday. But GM's stands, off in a separate wing, were relatively quiet. Photo credit: Rex Moore/The Motley Fool. Walking around the New York International Auto Show...
Beijing auto show opens amid market slowdown
AP - Sat Apr 19, 7:40PM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — Global and Chinese automakers are looking to the Beijing auto show to help boost sales in a slowing, intensely competitive market.
The All-New Chevrolet Cruze That Americans Can't Buy
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 4:00PM CDT
GM global design chief Edward Welburn presented the all-new Chevrolet Cruze on Saturday in Beijing. Photo credit: General Motors Co. General Motors unveiled the all-new Chevrolet Cruze at a special event in Beijing on Saturday. The Cruze has...
Documents detail another delayed GM recall
By TOM KRISHER - AP - Sat Apr 19, 3:48PM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors waited years to recall nearly 335,000 Saturn Ions for power steering failures despite getting thousands of consumer complaints and more than 30,000 warranty repair claims, according to government documents released Saturday.
Fiat and Chrysler to build 3 Jeep models in China
AP - Sat Apr 19, 1:15PM CDT
ROME (AP) — Fiat and Chrysler announced plans Saturday to build three new Jeep models in China for that market, the biggest for the vehicles outside the United States, as they attempt to boost sales in a country where they lag behind their competitors.
Inside the Newly Released 2015 Ford Focus
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 11:00AM CDT
Ford's 2015 Focus. Source: Ford Motor Company A little over a decade ago, Detroit automakers were well known for their gas-guzzling behemoth SUV's that clogged up America's roads. Ford , General Motors , and Chrysler were also known as kings of...
U.S. Automakers Are Coming Back to Life in Europe
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 9:33AM CDT
Top American automakers General Motors and Ford Motor have come roaring back in the U.S. since the Great Recession. Last year, Ford earned pre-tax income of $8.8 billion in North America, while GM was not far behind at $7.5 billion. However,...
Riddle & Brantley, LLP Examines Reports of Injuries Attributed to GM Ignition Switch Recall after NHTSA Allegations that Company Prioritized Costs over Safety Concerns
PRWeb - Fri Apr 18, 7:03PM CDT
North Carolina auto accident firm Riddle & Brantley, LLP continues to investigate reports of injury and wrongful death claims related to General Motor's February vehicle recalls as new allegations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Center for Auto Safety emerge.(1) Both organizations are now questioning why GM decided in 2001 to reject an improved ignition switch in favor of a cheaper, but less reliable component.
Business events scheduled for the coming week
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Apr 18, 1:06PM CDT
MONDAY, April 21
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action against General Motors Company and Certain Officers - GM
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 18, 12:24PM CDT
Pomerantz LLP announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against General Motors Company ("GM" or the "Company"
General Motors Company Takes a $1.3 Billion Bullet for the Automotive Industry
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 10:11AM CDT
General Motors CEO Mary Barra testifying before the Senate subcommittee. Source: General Motors. What the heck is going on with the automotive industry? It seems as though not a day passes without another massive recall announcement. General...
2 Stocks Whose Short-Term Pains Will Bring Long-Term Profits
at The Street - Fri Apr 18, 5:00AM CDT
Toyota and GM offer long-term gains to growth, value and income investors.
Chevy Parts for Sale in Used Condition Now Include Engines and Transmissions at Auto Website
PRWeb - Thu Apr 17, 6:02PM CDT
The growth of General Motors in the American market is due partly to successful investments in the Chevy brand of motor vehicles. The Auto Pros USA company is now announcing its inclusion of engines and transmissions to go along with its Chevy parts for sale in used condition online at http://autoprosusa.net.
Delphi Probed on GM's Late Recall - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 17, 5:05PM CDT
After the scrutiny on General Motors' late recall of vehicles with faulty ignition switches, lawmakers are now pressing Delphi Automotive for an explanation.
Final Glance: Autos companies
AP - Thu Apr 17, 5:01PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top autos companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Is China State Company Reform Real or a Ruse?
at The Street - Thu Apr 17, 4:09PM CDT
State companies with foreign partners such as GM and Disney are among those on the reform radar in China. How should you play them?
HMG Uncovers 500+ NHTSA Complaints About GM Ignition Switches
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 17, 3:50PM CDT
Today, Texas law firm Hilliard Munoz Gonzales LLP (HMG) released initial findings from Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. showing that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received over 500 consumer complaints about General Motors vehicles with faulty ignition switches.
GM 1Q global sales up 2 pct to 2.42M
AP - Thu Apr 17, 2:29PM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it sold 2.42 million cars and trucks in the first three months of the year, keeping it slightly ahead of Volkswagen in the global sales race.