Chinese creating new auto niche within Detroit

Dozens of companies from China are putting down roots in Detroit, part of the country's steady push into the American auto industry. Chinese-owned companies are investing in American businesses and new vehicle technology and hiring experienced engineers and designers in...

Study: Drivers willing to share DNA, fingerprints with automakers

With automakers trying to display ads on dashboards, even offering in-car discounts through location-based services, many drivers won't appreciate the intrusions. But according to a new survey from tech giant Cisco, a majority of drivers...

GM strikes deal with Nissan for small commercial vans

General Motors will buy small commercial vans from Nissan to sell under the Chevrolet brand in the U.S. and Canada in the fall of 2014, the automakers announced. GM will sell a version of the Nissan NV200 small cargo vehicle, branded as the Chevrolet City Express, to fleet...