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Ford redesigns the Focus for a global market

This is European version of the 2019 Ford Focus ST. Ford has not said what versions of the Focus will be sold in the U.S. (Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday showcased an all-new global-platform 2019 Focus, giving hints as to what the the car will look like in the U.S. when it arrives… Continue reading Ford redesigns the Focus for a global market

China’s president promises to cut auto import tariff

Associated Press Published 11:23 p.m. ET April 9, 2018 Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: Mark Schiefelbein / AP) Beijing – President Xi Jinping promised to cut auto import taxes, open China’s markets and improve conditions for foreign companies in a speech Tuesday that called for international cooperation against a backdrop of a spiraling dispute with… Continue reading China’s president promises to cut auto import tariff

Chevrolet refreshes Malibu, Cruze and Spark for 2019

2019 Cruze Hatch RS’ front fascia and grille is all-new. (Photo: GM) Las Vegas — Chevrolet is refreshing a third of its car lineup for 2019, with restyled faces and new trims for the Malibu and Cruze sedans and the Spark minicar. The Malibu gets an RS trim for 2019, Chevrolet’s sporty mid-level trim. Starting… Continue reading Chevrolet refreshes Malibu, Cruze and Spark for 2019

GM exec: We’re all-in on sedans

Amid speculation that General Motors Co. could cut two sedan nameplates in the next five years, the automaker’s top brass says it’s still all-in on the dwindling sedan segment. (Photo: Daniel Mears / Detroit News, file) Las Vegas — Amid speculation that General Motors Co. could cut two sedan nameplates in the next five years,… Continue reading GM exec: We’re all-in on sedans

Automakers urge calm as China threatens new tariffs

New cars lined up at a parking lot in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning province. China is the world’s largest automobile market with more than 25 million vehicles sold last year, compared with 17.23 million in the United States. (Photo: STR / AFP/Getty Images) Washington — Automakers are urging caution as a potential trade war heated… Continue reading Automakers urge calm as China threatens new tariffs

Carmakers proceed cautiously after EPA mpg announcement

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks with auto industry leaders following a news conference at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, April 3, 2018, on his decision to scrap Obama administration fuel standards. (Photo: Andrew Harnik / AP) Washington — Detroit automakers say they’re committed to increasing the fuel economy of their cars, despite… Continue reading Carmakers proceed cautiously after EPA mpg announcement

Lincoln amps up design with Aviator reboot

Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide 2019 Lincoln Aviator (Photo: Lincoln) Lincoln Motor Co.’s next act begins with an all-new three-row, rear-wheel drive SUV aimed at the heart of the premium market. The Blue Oval’s luxury brand is bringing back the Aviator in 2019. It could continue the momentum built by the behemoth… Continue reading Lincoln amps up design with Aviator reboot

Cadillac XT4 compact SUV debuts at New York auto show

Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Cadillac’s new XT4 crossover. (Photo: GM) New York — Cadillac is making a late entry to the compact SUV market with the debut of the sporty XT4 crossover. The XT4, which debuted Tuesday at Cadillac’s headquarters in Manhattan, is a much-needed entry for the brand in the… Continue reading Cadillac XT4 compact SUV debuts at New York auto show

Lincoln to launch ‘next chapter’ at NY show

Lincoln — like Ford’s Blue Oval — is in the midst of a lineup refresh. (Photo: Lincoln) Lincoln Motor Co. uses the New York auto show as its megaphone, and this year won’t be any different. The luxury automaker’s future is going to look a lot like what was outlined in the Ford Motor’s two-year… Continue reading Lincoln to launch ‘next chapter’ at NY show