As the economy and the car industry transform to lighter, more compact versions of their previous selves, the primary agent of change is cash. Ford CEO Alan Mulally took an opportunity this weekend to re-affirm his company's ability to stand on its own, without government-backed loans, however...
Tough times in terms of sales and profits are hitting the entire industry hard, but Honda appears to be taking it particularly badly if the latest report from Japan proves... January 6, 2009 by Kenneth Hall 8
The global downturn in car sales is a familiar topic these days, and even the production juggernaut of Toyota is facing unseen declines in demand for its products. To help... January 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Even the upper tier of the mass-market luxury car manufacturers are facing troubled times this year. Sales are down, inventories are up and there appears to be no end in... October 27, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
There were no winners in September's sales totals, with every major manufacturer in the market down against the same month last year. The tale is as much one of the U.S... October 1, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 2
Shifting from SUVs and pickup trucks toward smaller cars may already be having an effect on the overall average fuel economy in the U.S. Figures released today by the... September 19, 2008 by Nelson Ireson