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JFK hearse sells for $160,000

Modified Cadillac carried assassinated president's body in Dallas. More

U.S. closes investigation into Volt fires

GM had already announced changes to better protect the Volt's battery pack in a crash. More

Kia recalling 146,000 cars for faulty airbags

The 2006-2008 Kia Optima and the 2007-2008 Kia Rondo may have flawed airbag systems on the driver's side, prompting the recall. More

Ford white-collar workers to get pay raise and bonus

For first time since 2008, Ford's salaried workers will get both merit pay increases and bonus payments. More

Inside the mind of Sergio Marchionne

New insight into Marchionne's methods are the core of a new book: Mondo Agnelli, by Jennifer Clark. More

Truecar is running into roadblocks

The innovative Internet startup is carving a new, lucrative niche in automotive retailing -- but not without some difficulty.  More

Cool cars from the Detroit Auto Show

Carmakers have gathered in Motown to show off their latest wares and future offerings. More

NHTSA needs improvement - study says

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made the right call on Toyota unintended acceleration reports, but the agency needs more expertise. More

GM back on top in global sales race

GM recaptures global sales lead, the first time since 2007 that the automaker reigns supreme, although Toyota and VW remain close behind. More

Detroit teeters on the brink despite autos comeback

Detroit automakers are posting their strongest profits in years, but the city's finances are a mess, and it could soon file for bankruptcy. More

Americans keep their clunkers longer

The age of the average American car is now higher than at any time since at least 1995, according to research firm. More

89,000 Mini Coopers recalled for fire risk

Computer circuit failure over cooling system effecting BMW and Rolls-Royce cars could also cause water pumps in Mini Coopers to overheat. More

Bob Lutz's new green pick-up truck

Former GM exec, Bob Lutz is heading up Via, a car company that revealed hybrid-electric pick-up trucks at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Play

Acura NSX: U.S.-made hybrid supercar

The Acura NSX concept car will have a hybrid system to help enhance performance and will be built in America Play

Two Chevy concepts for Gen Y

Chevrolet has rolled out two concept cars in the hopes of exciting Generation Y buyers. Play

Mercedes SL: A new topless beauty

Among its many features, the Mercedes SL has a glass roof in its convertible top, allowing drivers to set the brightness in the car. Play

Scion FRS bets on performance

The 2013 Scion FRS boasts a low center of gravity for agile handling. Play

A teeny-tiny pickup truck

Americans love pickup trucks--how will they react to an itty-bitty one? Play

Dodge Dart: Big hopes, small car

Chrysler is betting on the 2013 Dodge Dart to bring a much needed small vehicle into its lineup. Play

Detroit Auto Show: Hits and misses

It's a hothouse environment where triumphs stand side-by-side with the inevitable lapses in judgment. More

In Detroit, fuel economy rules

Hybrids and plug-ins are cool, but the real story at the Detroit Auto Shows lies in cars that stress fuel economy without the pricey tech. More

Ford recalling 450,000 minivans, SUVs

Ford recall covers 450,000 vehicles, including '01 and '02 Escape, as well as '04 and '05 Freestar and Monterey. More

GM back on top in global sales race

GM set to recapture global sales lead. It will be the first time since 2007 that the carmaker reigns supreme, although Toyota and VW remain close behind. More

How Ford plans to make Lincoln great again

With no other luxury brands in its line-up, the once-great brand needs to reurn to its former glory. More

A teeny-tiny pickup truck

Americans love pickup trucks--how will they react to an itty-bitty one? Play

Fiat 500 sales goal 'incredibly naive'

Sales of the Fiat 500 fell well short of the first year 50,000 vehicle goal, but the CEO of Fiat and Chrysler said the only mistake was setting an 'incredibly naive' target. More

From Cadillac, a small model with big ambition

GM's resurgent luxury brand finally has something it's needed for a long time: a posh, entry-level vehicle to fight Audi, BMW and Mercedes.  More

Today's best American cars

In case you haven't noticed, Detroit's been turning out some very good cars, lately. Here's a sampling. More

Ford unveils new Fusion plug-in sedan

Ford Fusion Plug-in will go on sale later this year as part of the mid-sized car's new redesigned line-up. More

Chrysler brings back the Dodge Dart

A new version of the Dodge Dart based on Fiat engineering was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. More

Hyundai Elantra wins car of year honors

Detroit auto show also honors Range Rover Evoque as truck of the year. More

My favorite car: Tell your story with iReport

Post a photo of you and your favorite car, and tell us all about it. What made it special? How long did you own it? Where did you drive it? Was it American made? More

Infographic: A troubled run for U.S. auto industry

The Big Three's marketshare has been taking a beating for years, but things are beginning to turn around. More

Detroit automakers are (finally!) making profits

The three U.S. automakers will all make a profit in 2011 for the first time since 2004, and analysts expect even better sales and profits in the years ahead. More

The comeback of the American car

American cars' quality is better, but challenges remain.  More

Big Three automakers post big gains

U.S. automakers cap good year with strong December auto sales, giving all three of them improved market share for first time since 1988. More

GM recalls Volts to fix fire risk

Dealers will install additional metal structure around the battery packs to prevent coolant leaks. More

Will the Passat propel VW to No. 1?

With lofty goals to surpass GM and Toyota by 2018, Volkswagen needs to win over skeptical American car buyers. The new Passat is off to a good start. More

12 electric cars for 2012

Is this the year that electric vehicles will finally catch on with drivers? Here are a dozen reasons why they could. More

Best used cars for under $8,000

If you're looking for a deal, these are the best used cars you can get, according to Kelley Blue Book. More

Auto sales on pace for big rebound

Industry research firm TrueCar.com says nearly 12.8 million cars have been sold this year, up from 11.6 million in 2010. More

Jeep's super-quick Grand Cherokee

The $54,470 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a high-performance SUV more at home on the track than off-road. Play

2012 auto forecast: An alternate reality

You can keep your outlooks for a return to normalcy. Here's a list of predictions we think it'd be fun to see. More

2012 auto preview: New car bonanza

Attention new car shoppers! An avalanche of models that have been re-engineered and redesigned is headed your way in what may be the most intense period of new model launches ever. More

10 cars that are naughty, not nice

They may not win any awards for responsibility, but these rides are just plain fun to drive. More
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