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Ford Motor Co. announces new President and CEO Jim Hackett on May 22, 2017, at Ford's world headquarters in Dearborn, Mich.

Fields out at Ford; new CEO Hackett known for turnarounds

June 4, 2018 at 6:48 p.m.

Ford is replacing CEO Mark Fields as it struggles to keep its traditional auto-manufacturing business running smoothly while remaking itself as a nimble, high-tech provider of new mobility services. The...

Ford to cut 1,400 salaried jobs in North America, Asia

June 4, 2018 at 8:08 p.m.

Ford is cutting 1,400 jobs in North America and Asia Pacific this year in an effort to boost profits. The company will offer voluntary early retirement and separation packages to...

A Chrysler Pacifica hybrid outfitted with Waymo's suite of sensors and radar is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Waymo is the autonomous vehicle company created by Google's parent company, Alphabet.

FCA, Google begin offering rides in self-driving Pacifica hybrid minivan

June 1, 2019 at 2:00 a.m.

DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler and Google for the first time will offer rides to the public in the self-driving vehicles they are building under an expanding partnership. The companies...

The redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact crossover is unveiled at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry on the autumnal equinox, Sept. 22, 2016.

Audi, Subaru lead Consumer Reports’ best car brands of 2017

June 1, 2019 at 1:59 a.m.

DETROIT (AP) — Audi, Porsche, BMW and Lexus are the best-performing brands in Consumer Reports' annual rankings, but lower-priced options aren't far behind. Subaru, Kia, Mazda, Honda and Buick also...

<font color="#000000">Well over half of <font color="#FF0000"><strong>drivers</strong></font> in every age group have texted behind the wheel, run a red light or driven faster than the speed limit in the last 30 days, according to a new study released on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.</font>

Study: Most drivers, not just young, are taking risks

June 5, 2018 at 10:33 p.m.

Young drivers aren't alone in behaving badly on U.S. roads, a trend that could be contributing to a spike in highway deaths. Well over half of drivers in every age...

Auto show concepts create a buzz

June 1, 2019 at 1:57 a.m.

Car companies don't just show current models at auto shows. They also unveil prototypes that could be built in the future. These so-called concept cars help them gauge the public's...

Highlights from the start of auto show season

May 23, 2019 at 10:28 a.m.

The crossover craze continues to grow and it won't be slowing any time in the near future. Toyota, Ford, Subaru, Jeep and Volkswagen are all showing new crossovers and SUVs...

In this Tuesday, March 22, 2016, file photo, the new 2017 Buick Encore is displayed during a media preview in New York, as part of the New York International Auto Show. Lexus, Toyota and Buick are the most reliable brands in Consumer Reports' latest survey, a reward for their conservative approach to new technology. Audi and Kia rounded out the top five brands. Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat and Ram, all owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, were the worst performers. Electric car maker Tesla Motors also fared poorly.

Buick joins Lexus, Toyota as most reliable car brands

June 1, 2019 at 1:56 a.m.

Lexus, Toyota and Buick are the most reliable brands in Consumer Reports' latest survey, a reward for their conservative approach to new technology. It's the fourth straight year that Lexus...

This Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, photo provided by Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. shows the 2017 Electra Meccanica Solo, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The three-wheeled, electric one-seater could soon go on sale in the U.S. and Canada.

Solo, a 3-wheeled electric vehicle, set to hit market

June 1, 2019 at 1:55 a.m.

DETROIT (AP) — A three-wheeled electric vehicle could be on the road later this year in the U.S. and Canada. Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. of Vancouver, British Columbia, officially unveiled...

This undated photo provided by Mercedes-Benz USA shows the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Sedan. Mercedes charges $11,250 for a package of semi-autonomous features on the 2017 E-Class that also includes keyless entry, satellite radio and cabin air filtration. The E-Class starts at $52,150. (Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz USA via AP)

What do Tesla, Honda, Volvo, Ford and Subaru have in common? Self-driving* cars on roads now

June 1, 2019 at 1:55 a.m.

With all the attention paid to Tesla Motors' Autopilot system, you'd think the company was the only one making cars that can *almost drive themselves. But many automakers have rolled...

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