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BMW performs worst in side-impact crash test

The 2008 BMW 5 Series was the worst performer in new side-impact crash tests of luxury sedans by the United States insurance industry. The Acura RL, Kia Amanti and Volvo S80 all…

GM, Ford sales down in March, but Toyota surges

General Motors (GM) and Ford saw sales fall again last month despite some popular new models, while Toyota reported a 7% increase over last March. Automakers reported monthly…

GM will stick to pricing plan despite sales drop

General Motors (GM) expects its United States market share to continue to fall in the first quarter of this year due to aggressive competition, but said it won’t reverse its…

Uncertainty hounds US auto makers

United States auto makers are hoping to reverse their sliding market share in 2006 with impressive new vehicles and sweeping restructuring plans. But their efforts could be…

Paint company shows off car colours of the future

Only a handful of people know what new vehicles will look like in 2009. But automotive paint supplier PPG Industries already has a good idea what colours those vehicles will be.…

Christian group boycotts Ford for over gay rights

A conservative Christian group has launched a boycott against Ford Motor Company, saying the second-largest United States automaker has given thousands of dollars to gay rights…