The absence of Geely's Li Shufu from the world's biggest auto forums, such as this week's Geneva show, belies his ambitions. A trip by the Chinese billionaire to Italy last May could have resulted in a dramatically reshaped global auto industry.

Bo Andersson, the former General Motors purchasing boss who was named head of Yazaki's European operations last year, also will lead the supplier's North and Central America operations

Ministers from the United States, Canada and Mexico meet on Monday to wrap up the latest NAFTA talks under the shadow of President Trump's proposed steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

As it prepares to introduce its first vehicle this month, Chinese startup SF Motors has begun to test its autonomous vehicle technology on California and Michigan roads.

About 15 percent of GM's South Korean workers have applied for a buyout package that the automaker is offering as part of a drastic restructuring, union officials said.

Subaru and Audi dealerships improved last year in the key metric of throughput. Hyundai and Lexus did not fare as well, according to our annual exclusive dealership census.

A versatile tailgate and a carbon fiber bed for the redesigned GMC Sierra pickup are in addition to bolder styling, more luxury amenities and a weight reduction from the current version of up to 360 pounds.

Tom Doll will become the first American CEO of Subaru of America since co-founder Harvey Lamm left in 1990.

The automotive industry may be learning from past mistakes. As new-vehicle sales decline to start the year, automakers are largely avoiding the temptation to slash prices when demand fades.

Executives in charge of the Detroit auto show are likely to reschedule it to early October, while recasting the annual event as a simpler, less expensive show.