BMW Says No Drastic Job Cuts as Battles Rising Costs, Weak Dollar

Stefan Krause, BMW’s top sales executive, dismisses reports of growing friction between the auto maker and its suppliers as a result of cost-cutting initiatives.

By David E. Zoia • Jan. 18, 2008

No Time to Pause for Rolls-Royce

The next step involves expanded capacity, first with a tweak meant to squeeze out more Phantom convertibles, then with a more ambitious program to launch the new RR4 model.

By David E. Zoia • Jan. 16, 2008

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Lutz Says Toyota Can Have the Sales, Production Crown

“I think there is a certain benefit to the internal culture in being No.2,” GM’s Bob Lutz tells journalists.

By James M. Amend • Jan. 16, 2008

GM, Toyota Rivalry Heats Up Over Plug-In Hybrids

Toyota, which with its popular Prius hybrid is perceived by consumers as the greenest of auto makers, now says it is speeding up its PHEV plans.

By James M. Amend • Jan. 15, 2008

Geely Returns to Detroit But Mum on U.S. Plans

By 2015, the auto maker is targeting global capacity of 1.7 million units and annual sales of 2 million vehicles, with two-thirds coming from export markets.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 15, 2008

GM Attrition Could ‘Quickly’ Reshape Workforce

The auto maker will conduct another round of buyouts in the coming weeks, Rick Wagoner says, for which all other UAW-represented employees will be eligible.

By James M. Amend • Jan. 15, 2008

GM Surprises Show Media With CTS Coupe Concept

The auto maker says the concept accommodates a new 2.9L turbodiesel the auto maker is developing for international markets.

By James M. Amend • Jan. 15, 2008

Mercedes Makes Niche Markets Strategic Focus

Reconciling real-world market performance with public perception takes time, the auto maker’s sale and marketing chief says.

By Eric Mayne • Jan. 14, 2008

Subaru Looks to Next-Gen Forester to Regain CUV Leadership

Subaru of America hopes the new Forester CUV will help the auto maker reach total sales of 200,000 units in 2008.

By Steve Finlay • Jan. 14, 2008

Toyota Exec Says Venza CUV Very American

Toyota’s new people hauler will replace the slow-selling Camry Solara coupe at the auto maker’s Georgetown, KY, plant.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 14, 2008

GM North America Chief Offers Bullish Sales Forecast

New product cadence should drive new sales and help keep GM’s incentive spending lower in 2008, Troy Clarke says.

By James M. Amend • Jan. 14, 2008

Passat CC Kicks Off VW’s Drive to 800,000 Sales in U.S.

“The U.S. has top priority for VW,” CEO Martin Winterkorn says, adding the best people have been sent to the U.S. to achieve the auto maker’s aggressive sales target.

By David E. Zoia • Jan. 13, 2008

Ford Takes Wraps Off New F-150

In all, more than 1,000 engineers, designers, researchers and other personnel contributed to the development of the new F-150.

By Byron Pope • Jan. 13, 2008

GM Aims High With 550-hp ’09 Cadillac CTS-V

Debuting next week at the North American International Auto Show, the new CTS-V targets BMW’s M5 with a supercharged 6.2L V-8 based on the engine in the ’09 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

By Mike Sutton • Jan. 11, 2008

Cadillac CTS Continues Hot Sales Pace

While the redesigned CTS has received excellent reviews, a reputation tarnished during the 1980s and 1990s continues to prove challenging as Cadillac attempts to win over more mature consumers.

By James M. Amend • Jan. 10, 2008

Acura Aghast at Consumer Reports’ Last-Place Ranking

Magazine survey suggests Honda’s premium brand is not top-of-mind among consumers.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 9, 2008

Ford Strives for In-Vehicle Communication Leadership

Like GM’s OnStar in-vehicle communications system, 911 Assist will alert authorities in the case of airbag deployment.

By Byron Pope • Jan. 8, 2008

Hyundai Details Genesis on Eve of Domestic, Detroit Launch

The South Korean auto maker says its first foray into the luxury segment will have the features of a $60,000-car but begin below $30,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 8, 2008

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Looks to Higher Ground

The 10th-generation ’08 Lancer Evolution retains its rallycar heritage yet adds refinements aimed at competing with German performance sedans.

By Mike Sutton • Jan. 7, 2008

Government Give-and-Take Needed to Make Advanced Technology Fly, GM Says

Direct injection is one of the keys in GM’s strategy to improve fleet fuel economy.

By Eric Mayne and David E. Zoia • Jan. 4, 2008

Audi Names U.S. COO

The appointment of Mark Del Rosso, former general manager of Toyota’s Portland, OR, region, is effective immediately and plugs a hole that’s existed since the departure of Tom Del Franco in June.

By Ward's Staff • Jan. 3, 2008

Audi AG: FSI 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

Audi’s innovative FSI gasoline direct injection is the highlight of Audi’s technology-packed 4-cyl. powerhouse.

By Bill Visnic • Jan. 2, 2008

BMW AG: 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6

Take one of the world’s greatest engines, add twin turbochargers, enjoy.

By Bill Visnic • Jan. 2, 2008

General Motors Corp.: 6.0L OHV V-8 Hybrid

GM widens the hybrid landscape with its world-first 2-Mode system, bringing HEV technology to fullsize SUVs.

By Bill Visnic • Jan. 2, 2008

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.7L DOHC V-6

Nissan adds some displacement to shoot its vaunted VQ V-6 well north of 300 hp.

By Bill Visnic • Jan. 2, 2008