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The gradual recovery of European economies could boost demand for upscale cars and trucks, which may help the share price of Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG extend its recent big gains, Barron's said in its March 10 edition.

William Clay Ford Sr., director emeritus of Ford Motor Company and the owner of the Detroit Lions, died of pneumonia Sunday morning, according to a statement released by the car company.

Key works of Korean-born media art pioneer Nam June Paik have been included in the permanent art collection of Britain's Tate galleries with the sponsorship of Hyundai Motor Co.

Followed by the trend of stone laying ceremony, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt.

After years on conceptualization and whispers, Maserati seems finally comfortable enough to begin work on its first SUV next year.

A Rawdon-based air conditioning business is set to extend its product portfolio after an acquisition by its parent company.

Ferrari's 458 Italia is one of the world's most coveted sports cars. Ferrari has been taking steps to make them even more exclusive.

WAYNESBORO >> Layoffs at Johnson Controls' Waynesboro plant will begin next month and will be phased in over the next year and a half, the company said in a filing with the state.

Ford Motor Co., which plans to cease making the Econoline van later this year, will revive the Ohio factory where the vehicle is made by investing $168 million to move pickup production there from Mexico early in 2015.

Newly built motorbikes are seen at the Bajaj Auto Ltd. plant in Pune, about 130 km from Mumbai August 9, 2007.

Daimler AG, the world's third-biggest maker of luxury cars, will sell its 50 percent stake in an engines joint venture to partner Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc.

Bill Ford Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor, will host a major fundraiser March 28 to back Westland Mayor William Wild's bid to win the Wayne County executive office now held by Robert Ficano.

General Motors Co needs to get through its ignition-switch recall and the resulting federal investigation quickly to avoid any lasting damage to its brand, but the federal probe could keep the problem in the public eye for at least six months.

Harley-Davidson has announced a new Sportster model geared for long-haul touring to its 2014 line-up - the SuperLow 1200T.

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne speaks during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.

South Korea's $400 billion National Pension Service made a stand against the Halla Group, in a test of investor tolerance toward the nation's family-run chaebol businesses.

The tiny Jeep Renegade is far more than a domesticated line extension of a car brand that built its reputation on off-road ruggedness.

The former GM engine plant was built in 1971 and closed in 2010. In 2009, it had about 150 employees.

FWT, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless communication infrastructure products, announced today that it has received ISO-9001 certification from the International Standards Organization for the design and manufacturing of communications towers.

General Motors Co. plans to invest $162 million to build a stamping plant at its Lansing Grand River facility, a plan expected to create 65 jobs, officials said today.