William C. Ford Jr. could play a critical role in how the Obama administration decides to aid the auto industry.

William C. Ford Jr. could play a critical role in how the Obama administration decides to assist the auto industry.

With Detroit on the brink of disaster, William C. Ford Jr. could play a critical role in how the Obama administration decides to assist the auto industry.

In today’s fuel-conscious automotive market, Honda is reaping the rewards for its commitment to building fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly cars.

The market for sport utility vehicles is starting to look a lot like the housing market, spreading pain to consumers, automakers and dealers.

There are some questions to consider if you are tempted to get rid of your S.U.V., and some tips for figuring out whether it may be more financially sensible to hang onto it for a little longer.

The five largest automakers each reported sales declines on Friday, and the car industry is showing signs that the market is continuing to deteriorate.

With consumers flocking to smaller cars, Detroit’s automakers are taking huge losses on the leases that once fueled the boom in trucks and S.U.V.’s.

With consumers flocking to smaller cars, Detroit’s automakers are taking huge losses on the leases that once fueled the boom in trucks and S.U.V.’s.

General Motors will eliminate shifts at two truck plants and lay off 1,760 workers to further reduce production of slow-selling vehicles.