Auto sales remain bright spot in darkening economy
DETROIT — U.S. auto sales remained a bright spot in May even as the economy darkened. Many of the biggest carmakers reported double-digit sales gains last month compared with a […]
Auto sales surge in March, led by small cars
DETROIT — The recovery in the American auto industry has moved into the fast lane. With gas prices at nearly $4, smaller cars like the Ford Focus, Nissan Versa and […]
Toyota recalls 106,000 Prius cars
TOKYO — Toyota recalled 106,000 first-generation Prius hybrid cars globally on Wednesday for faulty steering caused by a nut that may come loose. The single minor accident suspected of being […]
Toyota quarterly profit slides on Japan quake disruption
Toyota should have owned the road this summer. When gas prices go up, American drivers go for smaller, fuel-efficient cars. The last time prices at the pump spiked in 2008, […]
Quake shifts market for some popular cars
DETROIT — The disaster in Japan could slow shipments of popular cars like Toyota‘s Prius to auto lots. And many dealers are already taking advantage of expected shortages to raise […]






