Author: Automotive News Feed

Nissan Motor Co. on Dec. 11, 2007, discloses plans to produce a midsize pickup for Suzuki Motor Corp. in North America. The Equator, Suzuki’s first pickup, was based on the Nissan Frontier midsize pickup.

Audi has given the second-generation luxury sedan a fresh, muscular exterior update, cleaner interior and advanced technology. The A7 is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 that makes 335 hp and 369 pound-feet of torque.

Ford Ranger tops rivals in mpg; Ghosn loses bid to end detention; Report: Ex-UAW VP Jewell spent training funds at resorts; Keeping Kia’s Soul quirky; VW restores beloved Bug.

The Ford Ranger is returning next month as the most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered pickup on the U.S. market.

Which Ford plants best-suited to build VWs? What Ghosn wants from his Rio apartment; One worker’s plea to save General Motors factory; Brexit plans in turmoil.

Ghosn indicted, rearrested, could face decade in prison; Nissan, Kelly also charged; Sources: Ghosn planned CEO’s ouster; Musk opens up on ’60 Minutes’; Dealers’ outlook dims.

SK Innovation will spend $1.67 billion to build an EV battery plant in Commerce, Ga. Some think that is just the beginning.

Today, unethical behavior at dealerships is more difficult to get away with than in the past. Dealers set policies to weed out unethical characters, and social media and consumer resources often shed light on unethical business practices.

While other boxy designs have come and gone #8212; Scion xB, Nissan Cube, Honda Element #8212; Kia’s Soul has built longevity through loyalty.

Carlos Ghosn’s arrest in Tokyo is already having consequences, from product marketing to international diplomatic relations. More complications could be ahead.