Ford Rumored to be Killing Off Mercury
May 28, 2010 - According to undisclosed sources, Ford will slowly kill off the Mercury brand, offering only two models in 2011 with minimal promotion.

House Committee Passes Stringent Auto Safety Bill
May 26, 2010 - The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a sweeping auto safety bill on May 26, 2010 that is, in part, a reaction to Toyota's safety recalls earlier this year.

Chevy Volt to Interface with Google Smartphones
May 24, 2010 - When the Chevrolet Volt appears on dealer showrooms in the fall, it will be equipped with an OnStar system capable of interfacing with smartphones running the Android operating system from Google.

Obama Orders Development of Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards
May 21, 2010 - President Barack Obama signed a memorandum on May 21, 2010 for the development of tighter emissions and fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks by 2017.

Ford Tours 50 Cities with New Safety Tech
May 19, 2010 - In a tour of more than 50 U.S. cities, Ford is showcasing its latest developments in vehicle safety, including a smart ignition key that disables the stereo unless the seatbelts are engaged.

GM Posts Impressive 1Q Profit of $865 Million
May 17, 2010 - General Motors has posted a first quarter profit of $865 million potentially paving the way for an IPO later in the year.

Ford Says Mulally Has Job Security
May 13, 2010 - Speaking at the company's annual meeting of shareholders, Ford executive chairman Bill Ford said that CEO Alan Mulally, who will turn 65 in August, has a job as long as he wants one.

Second NHTSA Fine for Toyota Still Possible
May 10, 2010 - Speaking during a tour of Toyota's corporate headquarters in Japan, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said a second fine for the lawmaker relative to the recent recalls is still a possibility.

Consumer Reports Lifts Don't Buy Warning on Lexus SUV
May 07, 2010 - After Toyota put in place a software fix to the electronic stability control system of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV, Consumer Reports rescinded its "don't buy" rating.

Toyota Planning Retail Fuel-Cell Sedan by 2015
May 06, 2010 - A spokesman for Toyota says the company has cut production costs on a fuel-cell sedan in development by 90% and hopes to offer a retail version by 2015.

VW to Debut All-Electric Golf in 2013
May 03, 2010 - Volkswagen has announced that it will bring an all-electric, plug-in version of the Golf due North America in 2013.