Suppliers seek government aid to cope with coronavirus hit
DETROIT -- The trade group for U.S. auto parts makers on Thursday asked the government for emergency grants "to keep the doors open," tariff relief and other assistance to cope...
VW, Subaru join other automakers suspending production
Volkswagen of America will temporarily halt production in the United States at Chattanooga Assembly, while Subaru will temporarily shut down its plant in Indiana — both for at least a...
U.S. sales pace plunges as outbreak spreads, J.D. Power says
U.S. new-vehicle sales fell sharply last weekend as the impact from the coronavirus was "rapidly intensifying" and kept many shoppers at home, according to J.D. Power's Power Information Network.The research...
Volvo recalls over 700,000 vehicles globally for safety brake issue
Volvo is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles globally because of an issue with the automatic emergency brake system. The recalled vehicles are 2019-20 Volvo S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L,...
Bugatti Hyper Truck Illustrations Show Supercar-Inspired Semi
Take a break from the news for a minute and feast your eyes on these wild, amazing, and frankly pretty awesome renderings of a fantasy Bugatti truck created by Prathyush Devadas,...
Ford offers up to 6 months of payment relief
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. will offer new customers up to six months of payment relief when they finance through Ford Credit under a new program aimed at sparking sales...
These Automakers Are Offering Car Payment Relief for Owners, Buyers
Carmakers are stepping up with some financial relief for those looking to buy a new car or sweating their monthly payments during this rare period where many Americans' daily lives...
Bosch, Continental, others stopping production
European suppliers are starting to halt production, as demand from automakers slows due to factory closings linked to the coronavirus outbreak. Earlier this week, most major suppliers said they were...
Volkswagen Golf R Mk VIII Debuts This Year Sans Hybrid Powertrain
Like the MkVIII Golf on which it's based, the upcoming Volkswagen Golf R will represent an evolutionary change over its predecessor, according to the Jost Capito, head of the German...
FCA, Ford, Hyundai idle certain operations after employees test positive
DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co. and Hyundai all idled a U.S. operation on Wednesday after an employee in each location tested positive for COVID-19. Volkswagen of America closed...