Independent Truckers Plan April 1 Stoppage
March 31, 2008 - A group of small truckers, spurred by online discussions of high fuel costs, are organizing a stoppage on April 1 in protest of diesel averaging $4 a gallon.

Calfornia Board Lowers Emission Free Goal
March 28, 2008 - In a decision that dismayed some environmentalists, the California Air Resources Board voted this week to lower the number of required low emission vehicles to be sold in the state by 70 percent.

Tata and Ford Close Deal on Jaguar and Land Rover
March 27, 2008 - After protracted negotiations the Ford Motor Company and the Tata Group of India have concluded a deal for the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata for $2.3 billion.

Hyundai, Pontiac, Mercedes, and Saab Display Wares at New York Auto Show
March 26, 2008 - At the New York Auto Show, running through March 30, a range of car makers including Hyundai, Pontiac, Mercedes, and Saab have showcased new models and improvements to existing vehicles.

Small Town Americans Suffering from High Gas Prices
March 25, 2008 - In small, rural communities in the United States, drivers faced with long commutes are curtailing spending as larger percentages of their pay go toward fuel costs.

Automotive Industry Braces for Rough Ride
March 24, 2008 - All the major automakers are taking steps to lower operating costs as industry pundits predict sharply lower car sales in 2008.

Trio from Asian Automakers at New York Show
March 21, 2008 - Suzuki, Kia, and Hyundai showed off two concepts and a production-ready coupe at the 2008 New York motor show showcasing forward-thinking design and powerful performance.

Pundits Lower Predictions for 2008 Auto Sales
March 20, 2008 - With spill over effects from the credit crunch, mortgage crisis, and softening of the economy, key industry pundits like J.D. Power and Associates predict 2008 auto sales will drop to the lowest levels since 1995.

Ford to Intro New Technology Packed Taxi
March 19, 2008 - At the 2008 New York auto show the Ford Motor company will debut a concept taxi based on its Transit Connect van and packed with high tech features.

Ford and GM Stocks Hit Hard by Market Uncertainty
March 18, 2008 - As Wall Street opened Monday, March 17 wary of the implications of the bail out of investment bank Bear Stearns, both Ford and General Motors suffered new stock lows.

Leasing Pushed Over Long-Term Car Loans
March 17, 2008 - As the duration of new car loans has grown to as much as 84 months, many companies are now touting the virtues of low lease payments over long-term loans.

Chrysler Closing Company Wide for Two Weeks in July
March 14, 2008 - Chrysler has announced plans to close for two weeks in July, a move that could potentially force some employees to go without a paycheck for the duration of the period.

Nissan Sales, Marketing Exec Resigns
March 13, 2008 - Effective April 1, sales and marketing executive Mark McNabb will resign from Nissan and reportedly go to work for one of the Detroit automakers. McNabb will be replaced by Brian Carolin.

Telematics Upgrade of Sync System To Be Offered
March 12, 2008 - A planned telematics upgrade of Ford's Microsoft-powered Sync system will deliver features like concierge services and turn-by-turn navigation similar to elements of General Motors' popular OnStar offering.

Sharply Higher Diesel Costs Felt in Multiple Industries
March 11, 2008 - Diesel posted record highs Monday selling for $3.83 a gallon and imposing efficiency restrictions in a variety of industries from trucking to farming.

VW Plans Aggressive, Competitive Push in the U.S.
March 10, 2008 - In an aggressive bid to boost sales to the one million mark by 2018, Volkwagen is shopping for a location for an assembly plant and planning models tailored to American tastes.

Strike Against Parts Manufacturer Effecting 20 General Motors Plants
March 07, 2008 - As the United Auto Workers strike against American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings stretches through the ninth day, work at some 20 General Motors facilities has been stopped or slowed.

Nissan Introduces Technology-Packed Infiniti FX50 Aimed at Male Drivers
March 06, 2008 - Nissan introduced its newly redesigned Infiniti FX50 on March 4 with innovative technology features and a strong appeal to male drivers.

GM Announces Lithium Ion Battery System
March 05, 2008 - General Motors made the announcement at the Geneva auto show this week that it will have hybrids powered by lithium-ion batteries on the market in North America by 2010.

GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota All Feeling Economic Crunch
March 04, 2008 - With consumers frightened off of big purchases by increasing fears of recession, major automakers including Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and General Motors saw February sales flag in response.

Mexico Changes Import Laws
March 03, 2008 - Mexico tightens rules on importing used US Autos. Change goes into effect today.