United States

US carmaker Ford has reported to its employees that US retail sales during the month of January were 10,600 units short of the company's forecast. The news got worse as the statement... 2007-02-19

US carmaker Chrysler's global sales grew by 15% to 206,925 units in 2006, despite sluggish domestic sales.

US carmaker Ford ended the worst year of its 103-year history in 2006, with an annual loss of US$12.7bn. This surpasses the previous record of US$7.39bn, posted in 1992, by some way... 2007-01-26

The knock-on effect for former suppliers of US carmakers is becoming increasingly evident as both Delphi and Visteon announce their future strategies. Delphi has revealed that it... 2007-01-15

Ford's pledge to invest US$1bn in its Michigan production facilities has been followed up this week with details of the project's first phase. Some US$866mn will be spent on six plants,... 2007-01-10

General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner has made good on his promise made at the Los Angeles Motor Show that electric vehicles would be a top priority for the company. The latest US showcase,... 2007-01-08

BMI's latest US Automotive Report forecasts a decline in vehicle sales in 2006 and 2007 largely due to a slump in the commercial vehicles segment. US vehicle sales were weaker than... 2006-12-21

Japan's Isuzu has revealed future plans to set up a truck production plant in North America. The plan will become viable when the company's US truck sales reach 50,000 units, according... 2006-12-14

US carmaker General Motors will invest around US$225mn in a plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, which had initially been threatened with closure. The plant currently produces vehicles... 2006-12-12

Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone Corp has agreed to pay US$1.05bn to acquire US-based retread material firm Bandag. On completion, which is due in Q1 or Q207, Bandag will be... 2006-12-06