Sales of the Smart ForTwo Plummet in 2010
August 30, 2010 - For the first seven months of 2010, global sales of the Smart ForTwo microcar are down globally, with the U.S. experiencing a sales decline of 70 percent.

BMW Marketing Chief Dead at 47
August 27, 2010 - Jack Pitney, 47, head of marketing for BMW of North America, died August 26, 2010 in an accident on farm property he owned in Kingston, New York.

NHTSA to Investigate Jeep Grand Cherokee
August 25, 2010 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation of the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee in relation to a potential fuel tank issue.

Jeep Wrangler Redesigned for 2011
August 22, 2010 - In a bid to boost sales of one of its most popular models, Chrylser introduced the newly redesigned 2011 Jeep Wrangler the week of August 16.

J.D. Power Predicts Lower Light Vehicle Sales
August 20, 2010 - Analysts at J.D. Power and Associates predict a 15 percent drop in light vehicle sales in the U.S for August due to a lack of incentives and slow economic recovery.

Survey Rates Industry, Brand Satisfaction
August 18, 2010 - In findings compiled by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, consumers were found to be less confident of the automotive industry but relatively confident of given brands.

Fiesta Buyers to Receive Gift Certificate
August 16, 2010 - Due to shipping delays caused by a June hurricane, deliveries of the 2011 Fiesta are behind schedule, prompting Ford to give buyers a gift certificate in appreciation for their patience.

GM Delays IPO Until Next Week
August 15, 2010 - General Motors announces delay in IPO to rewrite the company prospectus reflecting a change in CEOs.

Ratan Tata to Retire
August 09, 2010 - Ratan Tata, the forward-thinking chairman of Tata Sons Ltd, who acquired both Jaguar and Land Rover for his company, will retire at the end of 2012.

Ford Board Votes to Pay Bill Ford
August 09, 2010 - After pledging in 2005 to take no pay until the company returned to profitability, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford will once again receive compensation, beginning with $4.2 million in deferred salary.

Hyundai Sets Goal of 50 mpg by 2025
August 09, 2010 - Hyundai has set an ambitious goal of achieving 50 mpg fuel efficiency across its entire line by 2025 with 80 percent reliance on gasoline engines.

Nissan Announces Rollout Schedule for Leaf
August 02, 2010 - Nissan has announced that the first Leaf models will reach customers in December of this year in a market area including California, Washington state, Oregon, Arizona, and Tennessee.