Honda product executive Vicki Poponi introduces the Odyssey Concept at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The concept previews new styling for America's best-selling minivan, a new version of which is due this fall. Lower, longer and wider than ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

CHICAGO -- Chevrolet will upgrade the Impala's image with a vehicle that's bigger and more stylish when the next-generation car arrives in about three years. "I don't see us doing just kind of benign, nice family cars anymore," said John Cafaro, ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

CHICAGO -- General Motors Co. is developing a next-generation Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade. They and other full-sized SUVs will be on the road in about three years. Just last summer, the future of those vehicles -- GM's big ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

An electric-powered Transit Connect that will sticker for about $60,000 is one of two niche models Ford Motor Co. introduced last week at the Chicago Auto Show. Ford also unveiled a taxi model, an effort to woo taxicab operators after the big, ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

CHICAGO -- When Sergio Marchionne's overcrowded schedule forced Ralph Gilles to take the speaker's podium here, Gilles talked about what it's like to work for the CEO of Chrysler Group -- and a world-class workaholic. Marchionne couldn't make ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

CHICAGO -- General Motors is considering adding a coupe to Buick's lineup. "Buick definitely needs more product in the pipeline," John Cafaro, director of design for Buick and Chevrolet, said in an interview last week at the Chicago Auto Show. ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

General Motors Co. is answering the call from owners of its heavy-duty pickup trucks for more capability and power with the re-engineered 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500. The trucks debuted last week at the Chicago Auto Show. Sales begin ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

General Motors Co.'s 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V-8 has been re-engineered, resulting in more horsepower and torque. Fuel economy is about 11 percent better, said Gary Arvan, Duramax chief engineer. Details are expected to be announced next ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

Ford's turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine will debut in the re-engineered 2011 Ford Edge crossover. The Edge is undergoing its first major changes since its 2006 debut. The new version was unveiled last week at the Chicago Auto Show. ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

CHICAGO -- The Toyota Avalon rarely generates a storm of media interest. And sure enough, it wasn't the Avalon that a swarm of journalists wanted to talk about at the unveiling of the 2011 version at the Chicago Auto Show last week. Bob Carter, ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

Vehicle type: CrossoverSeats: 5Base engine: Re-engineered 285-hp, 3.5-liter V-6On sale: SummerBase price: Not releasedWhat's cool: It will be under the hood late this year: a turbocharged, ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

One day pickup owners may ask: "Are those venetian blinds behind my grille?" Within the next several weeks, General Motors Co. will begin testing to determine whether closing the openings in the grille will have a significant impact on ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

Nissan celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Z sports car with a special-edition coupe. Based on the 370Z Touring model, the car features red brake calipers, anniversary badging, red leather seats and red door panels. The car will be ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

Kia's first production hybrid will have its world debut next month at the New York auto show. The powertrain will be offered in the redesigned 2011 Optima; both gasoline and hybrid versions will debut in New York.U.S. sales of the hybrid ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.15

CHICAGO -- Chrysler Group, known as the inventor of the minivan and SUV, aspires to regain its own spirit of innovation by emulating Apple Computer.That was the vision for Chrysler's future outlined by Ralph Gilles, Chrysler's chief design ... 4:49 pm U.S. ET | Feb.11

CHICAGO -- Ford's turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine will debut in the re-engineered 2011 Ford Edge crossover.The Edge is undergoing its first major changes since its 2006 debut. The new version was unveiled Wednesday at the Chicago Auto ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.10

CHICAGO -- There is no real-life Nissan Juke to display at this week's Chicago Auto Show, so Nissan North America Inc. last night released photos of the new crossover.The Juke will reach U.S. retailers in the fourth quarter.The front-wheel- ... 12:15 pm U.S. ET | Feb.10

CHICAGO -- Eager to improve relations with dealers, General Motors Co. wants to handle smoothly the flood of dealership reinstatement cases in the next few months, says Mark Reuss, president of GM North America.“Our No.1 priority is ... 11:03 am U.S. ET | Feb.10

CHICAGO -- Toyota dealers are fixing about 50,000 accelerator pedals per day, Bob Carter, Toyota Division vice president, said Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show.About 225,000 fixes have been completed, he said.The automaker voluntarily ... 11:50 am U.S. ET | Feb.10 | UPDATED: 2/11/10 11:31 a.m. ET

CHICAGO -- General Motors Co. is answering the call from owners of its heavy-duty pickup trucks for more capability and power with the re-engineered 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500.The trucks made their debut Wednesday at the Chicago Auto ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.10 | UPDATED: 2/10/10 2:03 p.m. ET

CHICAGO -- The Kia Ray concept is a sleek styling exercise to tell the world that the South Korean automaker is working on plug-in hybrid technology.The Ray was introduced today at the Chicago Auto Show. Kia says the plug-in hybrid can travel 50 ... 2:30 pm U.S. ET | Feb.10

CHICAGO -- The Honda Odyssey Concept, unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show, previews a new styling direction for America’s best-selling minivan when it is redesigned this fall.The concept is slightly lower and wider than the current ... 12:02 pm U.S. ET | Feb.10

CHICAGO -- General Motors Co.'s 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V-8 has been re-engineered for the 2011 model year, resulting in more horsepower and torque. Fuel economy is about 11 percent better, said Gary Arvan, Duramax chief engineer. Details ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.10

An electric-powered Transit Connect that will sticker for about $60,000 is one of two niche models Ford Motor Co. is introducing at the Chicago Auto Show tomorrow. Ford also will unveil a taxi model, an effort to woo taxicab operators after the ... 9:28 am U.S. ET | Feb.9

EDITOR'S NOTE: Nissan, which initially wasn't going to attend the Chicago show, changed direction and unveiled the 40th anniversary 370Z.For the second straight year, the Chicago Auto Show will suffer the effects of a tough economy and ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.8

DETROIT -- Chevrolet will place a collection box for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund in the bed of a Colorado pickup on display at the Washington Auto Show this week.Chevrolet hopes that donations from attendees of the ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan.27

The world debut for Kia Motors Corp.’s plug-in hybrid concept will take place next month at the Chicago auto show. The concept, called Ray, was styled by a team at the Kia Design Center America, Irvine, Calif. Kia said the Ray concept ... 12:10 pm U.S. ET | Jan.21