GM said Friday it is recalling about 805,000 pickup trucks worldwide to fix tailgate cables that can corrode and break when loads are placed on them.

The recall involves 1999-2000 models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. GM said there have been 84 injuries, most

Several Hyundai models        have been selected for the Washington, D.C.-based American Council for an        Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) list of the year's most environmentally-friendly        vehicles. The ACEEE announced Hyundai's environmental scores part of its      

Pennsylvania is  encouraging hybrid electric and alternative fuel vehicles by offering rebates to  motorists who buy and operate them in the commonwealth. The program has been so  successful, the state is expected to run out of rebate money sometime in April.

DEP Secretary Kathleen

Automakers General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. will face unprecedented financial and operational challenges in 2006 as they fight to turn around their ailing performance in the critical North American market. The two giant automakers will continue to face the same triple threat

Audi will launch a radically different A2 successor by 2008. The car will be aimed directly at BMW's Mini.

Audi sources said the next-generation steel-body A2 will arrive by 2008 and will be based on the front-wheel-drive Volkswagen Polo small car. The A2 may offer all-wheel drive.

The Alliance for Synthetic Fuels in Europe (ASFE) was launched yesterday at a conference held in Brussels. Leading automotive manufacturers and fuel supply companies layed out their common vision of sustainable mobility in Europe.

Royal Dutch Shell plc executive director, Rob Routs,

The all-new Ford Ranger promises to deliver more style, more practicality, more durability and more comfort. New Ranger features a tough and modern exterior design, a completely redesigned interior, increased loading and towing capacity, and an all-new common-rail diesel engine.

Former Cadillac marketer Jay Spenchian wants to use the Cadillac template to give Saab a clear identity.

As crowds gathered around Saab's Aero-X concept sport coupe at the Geneva auto show, Spenchian, general manager of Saab Cars USA Inc., saw an opportunity to craft a Saab image.

At the CeBIT exhibition starting 9 March 2006, Volkswagen will be presenting a study on the Eos, in which tomorrow's multimedia and communication functions can be seen today.

The Eos study, which was created in collaboration with Microsoft, will be on display at the Microsoft stand

General Motors  today announced it would reduce its equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. from 20.4 percent to 3.0 percent, by selling 92.36 million shares. The strategic alliance between GM and Suzuki will continue.
GM plans to sell these Suzuki shares, representing 17.4 percent

Crashworthiness evaluations for seven new or redesigned midsize car models reflect performance in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front, side, and rear impact tests. The models include three moderately priced cars — Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Pontiac G6. The

Lexus unveiled today advanced safety technologies—including the world's first Rear Pre-crash Safety System—for the new LS at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland.

The new LS employs a newly developed 4.6-liter V8 engine and the world's first

Honda may expand its Alabama plant or add a new plant in North America in order to meet the rising demand for its fuel efficient models, reports Bloomberg. High demand for Civics has resulted in a shortage of the model, and Honda will look to import the models from Japan and the U.K.

At first glance, the redesigned Volvo S80 sedan looks like an evolutionary step forward for the Swedish premium brand. The big sedan's basic lines are similar, including the distinctive curving broad shoulders that were penned by designer Peter Horbury for the current S80 in 1998.

General Motors Corp. said Thursday it will terminate its joint research on fuel cell-powered vehicles with Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. at the end of this month.

GM is expected to seek to develop fuel cell vehicles on its own with the aim of achieving the possibility of mass production

The 2007 Lexus GS 450h, the world's first luxury performance hybrid sedan, goes on sale in early May with a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $54,900. Beyond its advanced gas/electric hybrid powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability

With spring around the corner, Americans will be spending more time on the road. To ease the pain at the pump and clean the environment, Ford Motor Company has some ideas on how to increase fuel economy by up to 25 percent.

The following ECOdriving tips can increase fuel economy