GM pitch to investors to begin after elections, Reuters reports

General Motors Co. plans to begin courting investors for its initial public stock offering immediately after the Nov. 2 U.S. mid-term congressional elections, two sources familiar with the plans said on Wednesday. GM's roadshow is set to begin on November 3 and will last two weeks, the sources said. The IPO is expected to price on Nov. 17 and debut on Nov. 18, the sources said.... Read More »

Ford to offer Explorer police vehicle to retain lead

Ford Motor Co., which controls about three-quarters of the U.S. market for police cars, will begin selling a law-enforcement version of its redesigned Explorer sport-utility vehicle late next year. The Police Interceptor utility vehicle will join a new sedan being offered to law enforcement that’s based on the Taurus, Ford said today in a statement.... Read More »

Mitsubishi's Ill. plant doesn't get vehicle to build, so UAW wages rise

Mitsubishi Motors North America said today that it will not meet a contractual deadline to allocate a new vehicle for its assembly plant in Normal, Ill. As a result, the automaker must increase the base wages of the UAW-represented work force at the plant.... Read More »

'Old GM' files plan to resolve bankruptcy

Motors Liquidation Co., the old shell of General Motors, said it has filed a plan with a U.S. court to come out of bankruptcy.... Read More »

Hyundai Sonata steering probed by U.S. regulators

U.S. safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into claims Hyundai Motor Co.'s best-selling car in America, the 2011 Sonata sedan, may have steering problems. There have been no injuries or accidents reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or Hyundai regarding the steering issue, government and company officials said.... Read More »

Schmueckle quits Daimler after losing Mercedes job to Bernhard

Rainer Schmueckle, who lost his position overseeing Mercedes-Benz Cars unit to Wolfgang Bernhard, has left the automaker. Bernhard, who rejoined Daimler in 2009 after a four- year absence, was appointed to oversee Mercedes' production and procurement in February, taking over responsibilities from Schmueckle, who was the unit's chief operating officer.... Read More »

Subaru to introduce next-generation boxer engine this year Subaru plans to introduce a next-generation, horizontally opposed engine by the end of the year in... Aug. 31, 3:57 pm U.S. ET

Kia to add second shift in Ga. to build Hyundai's Santa Fe ATLANTA -- Kia plans to add a second shift at its Georgia factory on Oct. Aug. 31, 8:00 am U.S. ET | UPDATED: 8/31/10 3:28 p.m. ET

Ford to drive on 'Vampire Diaries' to tap twist on social media A Ford Fiesta won't crop up in CW's "Vampire Diaries" until early October, but the automaker is... Aug. 31, 1:10 pm U.S. ET

Magna investors lose appeal of Stronach's buyout plan Magna International Inc. Aug. 31, 12:01 am U.S. ET

Jeep's rugged Wrangler smoothes rough edges with upscale interior When it comes to the Wrangler, Jeep's go-anywhere vehicle, customers care about its ability to... Aug. 30, 12:01 am U.S. ET | UPDATED: 8/31/10 5:03 p.m. ET

Chrysler seeks Fiat dealerships in 165 U.S. locations at launch Chrysler Group LLC wants Fiat dealerships in about 165 U.S. Aug. 30, 1:06 pm U.S. ET | UPDATED: 8/30/10 4:56 p.m. ET

U.S. proposes new labels for fuel economy, emissions | Aug. 30 | UPDATED: 8/30/10 4:29 p.m. ET

Volvo to challenge BMW, Mercedes, Audi with V60 wagon | Aug. 30

Mazda uses Shinari concept to preview future design language | Aug. 30 | UPDATED: 8/30/10 10:21 a.m. ET

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