Forbes Makes Automotive Industry Predictions for 2008
December 21, 2007 - Forbes predicts that 2008 will be the year for further decline in truck and SUV sales, rising popularity for the "crossover" genre, and an even greater emphasis on hybrids.

Nissan Puts a Microwave in Its Latest Concept
December 20, 2007 - The Nissan Forum is a seven-passenger concept vehicle designed specifically for families that incorporates a microwave oven in the center console.

CAFE Standards Bill to be Signed by Bush Today
December 19, 2007 - In the first increase in corporate fuel economy standards in 32 years, a bill to be signed by President Bush today will set a goal of increasing fuel efficiency 40 percent by 2020.

Jaguar, Land Rover Buyer May Be Announced by Week's End
December 18, 2007 - Sources close to the talks at Ford say the company will likely announce a buyer for Land Rover and Jaguar this week with Tata Motors of India in the lead for the purchase.

GM to Introduce Terrain Crossover in 2009
December 17, 2007 - In the 2008 model year General Motors will introduce a crossover GMC built on the basic platform of the Equinox and called the Terrain.

Senate Approves CAFE Bill
December 17, 2007 - In a compromise that eliminated White House opposition to tax and regulation riders, the U.S. Senate has approved a bill providing for a 40% increase in fuel efficiency standards by 2020.

Chrysler Begins Series of Plant Shut Downs
December 13, 2007 - In January and February a number of Chrysler assembly plants will experience both shut downs and lay-offs as the company works to tighten production to compensate for sagging sales.

GM to Debut Small Hummer in Detroit
December 12, 2007 - At the Detroit auto show in January 2008, General Motors will expand the already highly popular Hummer line with the introduction of a small crossover version called the HX.

November Numbers Weak for U.S. Auto Makers
December 11, 2007 - Declining numbers for the month of November and predictions for weaker sales in 2008 signal even more trouble for American auto makers.

Chrysler loses Jason Vines
December 10, 2007 - Chrysler's vice president of corporate communications, Jason Vines, resigned today effective immediately. He will stay on through the end of the month to aid the transition.

Ford Issues Recall on Some Diesel Trucks, SUVs, and Vans
December 07, 2007 - Ford has issued a recall on some 1.2 million diesel trucks, SUVs, and vans to correct a potential camshaft position sensor problem that can lead to engine stalls.

Mexican Automotive Industry Seeks Modification of NAFTA
December 06, 2007 - The five associations that lead the automotive industry in Mexico are calling for a modification of the NAFTA agreement to slow down the flow of used vehicles into the country.

Ford, Southern California Edison Test Plug-In Escape SUVs
December 05, 2007 - In a joint program by Ford and Southern California Edison, 20 Escape plug-in SUVs will be tested by the utility before being handed over to customers for evaluation in "real life" driving situations.

White House May Oppose CAFE Standards Legislation
December 04, 2007 - Provisions attached to the House fuel efficiency plan regarding alternative fuel requirements for utilities and raised taxes for oil and gas companies may lead to a White House veto of the measure.

House Democrats Arrive at Fuel Standards Bill
December 03, 2007 - After an extended round of negotiations, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives arrived at an agreement on a bill to raise fuel standards 40 percent by the year 2020.