Toyota Recalling 310,000 FJ Cruiser SUVs

Toyota Recalling 310,000 FJ Cruiser SUVs

Toyota is recalling about 310,000 of its distinctive FJ Cruiser SUVs, the majority of which were sold in the United States, due to a seatbelt problem. The announcement is the latest in a series of safety-related problems for the maker which topped the list among...
Ford CEO Mulally Pay Dips to Just $21 Mil

Ford CEO Mulally Pay Dips to Just $21 Mil

Compared to his counterpart at General Motors, Alan Mulally was a well-paid man last year, taking home $21 million as part of a package including salary, bonuses and stock options. But the Ford Motor Co. CEO nonetheless saw his compensation dip from the $29.5 million...
BMW’s Newest Diesel, 2014 328d, Debuting in NY

BMW’s Newest Diesel, 2014 328d, Debuting in NY

With the apparent embrace of America’s increasingly mileage-minded buyers, German makers are flooding the U.S. market with an assortment of new diesel offerings, BMW to join the fray when it reveals the 328d sedan at the upcoming New York Auto Show. The compact sedan...
Ewanick Legacy “Gone,” GM Marketing in Turmoil

Ewanick Legacy “Gone,” GM Marketing in Turmoil

General Motors’ marketing operations are a step short of chaos, according to sources close to the maker, with two of GM’s most important brands set to review – and likely make major changes to – their ad agency partnerships. Chevrolet is the latest to be looking for...
Honda Recalling 250,000 Vehicles for Braking Problems

Honda Recalling 250,000 Vehicles for Braking Problems

Honda continues to be plagued by safety-related problems that have resulted in it being at the top of the automotive recall list in recent years – the latest announcement targeting 250,000 vehicles sold worldwide due to potential brake problems. More than 180,000 of...