United States

Differing responses from both parties are calling into question the ability of US carmaker Ford Motor and China's Geely Holding to reach an agreement on the sale of the Volvo brand.... 2010-03-19

The US vehicle regulator is considering a spate of safety requirements for the auto industry as Toyota Motor's large recall triggers criticism that the body is not fit for purpose,... 2010-03-12

Hybrid and diesel vehicles are increasing in popularity in the US despite higher prices compared with gasoline-fuelled cars. This could lead to a potential 49% market share for alternative... 2010-03-09

US light vehicle sales dropped 3.7% month-on-month (m-o-m) in February 2010 to 10.4mn units annually on the back of heavy snowstorms and Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor's recall of... 2010-03-04

A potentially dangerous power steering flaw forced US-based General Motors Company (GM) to voluntarily recall 1.3mn vehicles across North America on March 1 after a year-long federal... 2010-03-03

After being one of only three brands to achieve positive sales growth in the US in 2009, South Korean carmaker Kia Motor is looking to almost double growth and raise its market share.... 2010-02-26

General Motors Company (GM) has almost completed the divestment of four brands to be cut loose under its restructuring, following the news that it will discontinue the Hummer SUV... 2010-02-25

There are signs that things are looking up for General Motors Corp (GM), as it has reported greater demand for some models than its inventories can accommodate. Sales of the Chevrolet... 2010-02-05

US carmaker Ford Motor posted a Q409 gain of US$868mn, which contributed to a full-year profit of US$2.7bn - the company's first since 2005. The results have led CFO Lewis Booth to... 2010-01-29

US carmaker Ford Motor has announced plans to relocate production of its Explorer SUV from Louisville, Kentucky, to Chicago as it aims to improve the model's fuel economy. Ford will... 2010-01-27