Ford Reduces Overall Debt with Early Payment
June 30, 2010 - With an early payment to the UAW Medical Benefits Trust, Ford Motor Co. will save approximately $470 million in annual interest.

Tesla Does Well in IPO, Raises $226 Million
June 29, 2010 - In an initial public offering of stock that sold above the asking price, electric car maker Tesla raised $226 million and will begin trading on the NASDAQ as TSLA.

Toyota to Recall 2010 Lexus HS 250h
June 28, 2010 - After federal tests revealed a potentially dangerous fuel leak following rear impact crashes of 50 mph or greater, Toyota will recall the 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrid.

June Sales Figures Predicted to Be Lower than May
June 25, 2010 - Analysts are predicted fewer car and truck sales in June 2010 over May, but an increase over the same period in 2009.

Honda CR-Z Marriage of Sport Car and Hybrid
June 23, 2010 - The Honda CR-Z, which will appear on showroom floors on August 24, 2010, works to combine the best of both worlds, the sports car and the hybrid.

Redesigned Honda Odyssey for Fall 2010
June 21, 2010 - For Fall 2010 Honda will send a redesigned version of its popular Odyssey minivan to showroom floor with more optional and standard features at a comparable price point.

Customers Antsy for Arrival of Ford Fiesta
June 18, 2010 - Although Ford insists the Fiesta is on track for a summer debut, customers who pre-ordered the compact say its late and they want their cars.

VW Shifting More Production, Repositioning Jetta to Up Sales
June 16, 2010 - In a bid to increase sales, Volkswagen is enlarging the Jetta, trimming its price tage, and shifting production capacity in the U.S. upward.

King to Be Elected UAW President
June 16, 2010 - Bob King, 63, an electrician with a law degree and 40 years experience in the United Auto Workers leadership will be elected union president to replace Ron Gettelfinger after two terms in office.

Nissan Adds Artificial Sounds to Leaf
June 14, 2010 - In response to the concerns for safety advocates for pedestrians and the blind, Nissan has added artificial operating sounds to its all-electric Leaf.

GM Memo Touches Off Sentimental Controvery Over
June 11, 2010 - General Motors internal attempt to squelch the use of the popular term "Chevy" has generated a swell of protest from bloggers and pundits who say the term is part of American culture.

Executives at GM Receive $24.5 million in Shares
June 09, 2010 - In preparation for an anticipated initial public offering later in 2010, executives at General Motors have received stock shares totaling $24.5 million.

GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles for Potential Fire Hazard
June 09, 2010 - Beginning June 14, General Motors will recall 1.5 million vehicles to address a flaw in the heated washer-fluid system that can be a fire hazard.

Chrysler Issues Recall for 25,000 Vehicles
June 07, 2010 - Chrysler has recalled more than 25,000 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass vehicles from the 2007 model year to address a potential pedal issue that could cause unintended acceleration.

Chevy Cruze Offers More Standard Features than Competitors
June 04, 2010 - Although priced a few hundred dollars more than the competition, the Chevrolet Cruze has more standard features than the Civic or the Corolla.

Mercury To Be Discontinued in 4Q 2010
June 04, 2010 - In a much-rumored move, Ford has announced that its Mercury brand, in production for 71 years, will be discontinued in the fourth quarter of this year.

All Major Auto Makers Except Toyota Have a Double Digit May
June 02, 2010 - The Detroit Big Three all saw double digit sales gains in May, with Toyota lagging behind, still harmed by negative publicity over the recall of some 8 million vehicles.

Decreasing Numbers of Young Drivers Mandate Better In-car Tech
June 02, 2010 - With the numbers of drivers under 30 dropping and public transportation drawing the mobile computing crowd, carmakers are feeling the need for better in-car tech.