NHTSA Emphasizes Importance of Ford Recall
February 29, 2008 - With less than 50% of 10 million Ford vehicles recalled for a faulty switch having been brought in to dealerships, the NHTSA issued a consumer advisory urging drivers not to ignore the potential danger.

Bill Ford Continues to Say No to Paycheck
February 28, 2008 - CEO Bill Ford continues to refuse a paycheck after making a pledge three years ago to suspend his salary until his company's automotive sector returns a profit.

Spring Could Bring $4 Gasoline
February 27, 2008 - With oil selling above $100 a barrel, energy analysts predict higher than ever gasoline prices for 2008 with $4 a gallon likely as spring turns to summer.

Nissan, Toyota Offering Push-Button Ignitions
February 26, 2008 - Nissan and Toyota are taking the lead in the introduction of push-button ignition technology that could, in time, replace metal keys and locks altogether.

GM's Lutz Strikes Back At Offended Bloggers
February 25, 2008 - General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, writing on the weblog he maintains for his company, struck back last week at critics lampooning his negative views on climate change.

GM Opens Mexican Transmission Plant
February 22, 2008 - General Motors has added a $660 million transmission plant to its existing Silao, Mexico facility with a production capacity of 1,500 units a day.

Panel Concludes Diesel Fuel Efficient, Clean
February 21, 2008 - Once regarded as the dirtiest engines on the road, diesel has been given the nod of approval by a panel of experts with the National Research Council as a clean, fuel-efficient means of propulsion.

Toyota to Position Hybrids at Top of the Line
February 20, 2008 - With the introduction of the Toyota Crown hybrid in Japan, the company offers a glimpse of its plans to make hybrids top-of-the-line choices for drivers.

Pending Legislation Mandates Rear Detection Systems
February 19, 2008 - In a bill set to be placed before President George W. Bush, Congress has mandated measures to enhance child safety in vehicles including standard blind-spot detection systems.

Ford to Simplify Available Options on Models
February 18, 2008 - In a bid to control inventory, cut costs, and make ordering easier for both dealers and customers, the Ford Motor Company plans to cut available options on its 2009 models by half.

UAW Head Predicts 20% of GM Workers Will Take the Buyout
February 15, 2008 - United Auto Workers president Ron Gettelfinger said he expects about 20% of union workers currently employed by General Motors to accept the buyouts offered by the company, paving the way for lower wage hires.

Toyota Seeks Lower Emissions Averages in Europe
February 14, 2008 - As Toyota works to produce newer and cleaner vehicles, the company plans to introduce two low-emission vehicles on the European market including the iQ minicar.

North Carolina State to Work on Plug-in Technology
February 13, 2008 - In an initiative drawing support from the auto and power industries, North Carolina State University plans to establish a major hub for research and development in plug-in vehicle technology.

GM Offers Buyout, Posts Losses
February 12, 2008 - As General Motors posts record-setting losses for 2007, the company is poised to offer early retirement or contract buyouts to 74,000 hourly union workers in a bid to trim costs.

Chrysler Plans Next Generation Vehicles on New Mid-Sized Platform
February 11, 2008 - Using its new mid-sized platform, Chrysler has put in place a development team to conceive a next generation line of vehicles for sale around the world.

Chrysler Seeks Further Consolidation Through Project Genesis
February 11, 2008 - After successfully reducing its number of dealerships and bringing its products under one roof, Chrysler is taking its consolidation strategy to the next level with Project Genesis.

AutoNation Sees Decline in New Car Sales for the 4th Quarter
February 07, 2008 - As fears of recession continue to deepen, AutoNation, the country's largest car dealership, reported lower than anticipated fourth quarter earnings indicating soft sales particularly in Florida and California.

GM, Cerberus to Suffer from GMAC's 4Q Losses
February 06, 2008 - Suffering losses in both its auto finance and residential lending arms, GMAC, owned by General Motors and Cerberus, posted quarterly losses totaling $724 million this week.

Toyota Sees Slight Dip in North American Sales
February 05, 2008 - Although Toyota Motor Corp. reported strong performance in its third quarter earnings report, a one percent drop in North American sales mirrors growing economic concerns in the United States.

Isuzu to Pull Out of U.S. Market in 2009
February 04, 2008 - Isuzu Motors, once a major SUV marketer in the United States, will halt sales of its vehicles in this country as of January 31, 2009 shuttering more than 200 dealerships.

GM, Cadillac, Hyundai Running Super Bowl Spots
February 01, 2008 - Three automakers, General Motors, Cadillac, and Hyundai, will air spots during Sunday's Super Bowl XLII, with GM featuring its first full-sized hybrid SUV, the Yukon Hybrid.