Toyota recalls 400,000 cars over steering issues
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was recalling more than 400,000 older-model vehicles sold in the United States, citing potential steering-related problems in both.
Porsche hybrid goes into production
After it wowed customers with three hybrid concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Porsche announced Wednesday that one of those hybrids -- the 918 Spyder -- will go into production.
Reviving Saab: An uphill battle
The latest chapter in the all-but-quixotic effort to revive Saab cars by its new owners played out this week with the media launch of the Saab 9-5 Aero.
Chevy Volt priced at $41,000
General Motors announced the final price of its Chevrolet Volt electric car Tuesday afternoon, but it's the lease rate that will probably be most interesting to consumers.
Ford's lighter, less thirsty Explorer
Ford Motor Co. unveiled a new version of its iconic Explorer SUV in New York City this week. Built more like a car than a truck, the new Explorer is lighter and more fuel-efficient but somewhat less rugged than previous versions.
GM's OnStar: There's an app for that
General Motors will distribute OnStar smartphone applications later this year that will allow Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac owners to do things like lock their car doors or start the engine from miles away.
A first: Lincoln hybrid costs the same as a gas-only car
When the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedan goes on sale in the fall, the price will probably be surprising to a lot of people. The sticker price will be $35,180 -- exactly the same as the non-hybrid version of the car.
Couple charged with GM hybrid tech theft
Federal authorities in Detroit charged a Michigan couple Thursday with stealing information about hybrid vehicle technology from General Motors and attempting to put it to use for a Chinese car company.
Out-of-towners change Detroit's ways
The news that General Motors is paying $3.5 billion for AmeriCredit, an auto finance company, is another signal that change is coming to Detroit -- and quickly.
GM's OnStar: There's an app for that
General Motors will distribute OnStar smartphone applications later this year that will allow Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac owners to do things like lock their car doors or start the engine from miles away.