Audi Goes More American in New Ad Campaign

The new campaign will do away with the German auto maker’s “Never Follow” advertising tag line.

By Scott Anderson • Jan. 18, 2007

Chrysler Knows How Its Bread Is Buttered

Chrysler’s stranglehold on the minivan segment is holding at 38% share, while Ford has less than 6%; GM has 9%; and Honda and Toyota have grown to 18% and 17%, respectively.

By Alisa Priddle • Jan. 17, 2007

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Ford Sues Navistar

In the lawsuit, Ford says Navistar began raising prices for the engines “without adequate explanation or support for its actions.”

By Ward's Staff From Wires • Jan. 12, 2007

Ford to Better Leverage Global Resources

“If Toyota can have one car that works well in each region of the world, then we should be able to do the same,” Lewis Booth says.

By Byron Pope • Jan. 12, 2007

Latest Move for Maserati: Its Own Finance Firm

Maserati introduces a new Quattroporte version and a new finance company to stimulate sales and leasing.

By Steve Finlay • Jan. 11, 2007

Audi to Offer Quattro with Torque Vectoring

Audi promises it’s next-generation quattro all-wheel-drive will be more advanced.

By Bill Visnic • Jan. 9, 2007

Ford Assessing U.S. B-Car Segment

Mark Fields says Ford can compete if forced to go head to head with Chrysler and its low-cost Chinese-built cars.

By Byron Pope • Jan. 9, 2007

Jeep Trailhawk Evolved From New Wranglers

The concept’s 3.0L V-6 diesel engine features emissions-reducing Bluetec technology.

By Eric Mayne • Jan. 8, 2007

Chrysler’s Sporty Side Takes Flight in Nassau Concept

The car’s shape was inspired by one of a series of sculptures by mid-20th century artist Constantin Brancusi called Bird in Space.

By Eric Mayne • Jan. 8, 2007

Toyota Shows Off 400-hp Hybrid Sports Car

Toyota’s high-powered FT-HS Concept is aimed at a new type of buyer: the eco-conscious performance enthusiast.

By Drew Winter • Jan. 8, 2007

Audi Debuts Q7 V12 TDI; Reports Record Sales Year

Audi’s worldwide deliveries in 2006 grew 9.2% to 905,000 units, while U.S. sales jumped 8.5% in the year.

By Emily Prawdzik Genoff • Jan. 8, 2007

Toyota Swings for Fence With Tundra

A monstrous new CrewMax trim and a powerful new 5.7L V-8 show Toyota now has major-league ambitions for its fullsize Tundra pickup.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 8, 2007

Lexus IS-F Arrives Next Year With 400 Hp

The new IS performance model is not intended to be a competitor to other performance sport sedans, Lexus says.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 8, 2007

New Hyundai Veracruz CUV to Attract Upscale Buyers

The auto maker says the Veracruz will attract buyers of traditional body-on-frame SUVs seeking more comfort without sacrificing power.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 8, 2007

Chrysler Promises Hybrid Minivan

Executives are both confident and guarded about the future of the segment.

By Alisa Priddle and Eric Mayne • Jan. 7, 2007

HD Radio Alliance to Pitch Technology at Detroit Auto Show

BMW says starting this spring the factory-installed option will be available in all of its models.

By Herb Shuldiner • Jan. 7, 2007

Mazda Tribute Hybrid Unveiled in Detroit

On sale starting midyear, the Tribute HEV is Mazda’s first hybrid and joins siblings, the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 7, 2007

Mazda Flows From Nagare to Ryuga

The Ryuga follows the Nagare concept shown at the recent L.A. auto show and continues the exploration of flow as it relates to vehicle design.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 7, 2007

Chevy Plug-in Volt Could Charge GM Hybrid Future

When the overall powertrain is considered, the concept PHEV has a 640-mile range and could achieve 150 mpg.

By Scott Anderson • Jan. 7, 2007

Chrysler’s Shadow Inventory Fading Away

Chrysler hopes disclosure will end discussion of its swollen sales bank.

By Eric Mayne • Jan. 4, 2007

Nissan, Ford, Toyota Resonate With Minorities, Survey Suggests

Asian-Americans are still waiting for an affordable product that reflects their fun-loving attitude, Strategic Vision says.

By Eric Mayne • Jan. 4, 2007

Lincoln MKR Concept to Bow in Detroit

The Lincoln MKR concept boasts an independent rear suspension for a refined ride and sits on 21-in. chrome aluminum wheels.

By Byron Pope • Jan. 2, 2007

Saab, Caddy CUVs Tap TE Platform

General Motors Corp. has created an all-new platform to support a cross/utility vehicle for Saab and Cadillac, entries that could be slated for the '10 model year.

By Scott Anderson • Jan. 1, 2007

Milford’s New Roll

In an effort to better understand and ultimately prevent the most lethal type of vehicle crash, General Motors Corp. brings its rollover crash testing activities in-house, becoming the first North American auto maker to do so.

By Mike Sutton • Jan. 1, 2007

Honda’s 3L V-6 Deserves to Crash List

As the 10 Best Engines judging period was coming to a close in mid-November, I eagerly anticipated my test car for the long Thanksgiving weekend.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 1, 2007