2013 Detroit Auto Show

Detroit Welcomes the Newest Models

The annual North American International Auto Show will showcase the state of the art in big pickups. The public will get its first look at General Motors Co.'s new Chevrolet Silverado, as well as Ford Motor Co.'s concept for the next Ford F-150. No wonder stocks of both companies are trading near 18-month highs. Cars will make big news, too: Toyota Motor Corp. is unveiling a model that hints at the look of its next Corolla, one of the world's best-selling vehicles, while GM will unveil the much-anticipated seventh-generation Corvette

2013 Detroit Auto Show News

Ford Boosts F-150 Production as Pickups Pace U.S. Sales

Ford Motor Co., reacting to U.S. pickup sales that have gained momentum for almost two years straight, said it plans to add workers at an F-150 truck factory to boost production of its most profitable model line.
Fisker Says Bush Energy Department Urged Loan Application

Fisker Automotive Inc., the electric-car maker that missed its first payment on a U.S. loan this week, sought taxpayer financing at the urging of President George W. Bush’s administration, its co-founder said.
North American International Auto Show 2013: Photos

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Toyota as No. 1 Again Means Style Overhaul to Help Shares

Toyota Motor Corp.’s small sedan revealed today in Detroit is the most important model the company will never sell. Called Furia, it gives a hint of what Akio Toyoda wants from a company not known for its style.
GM Shares Recalled to Life as Cadillac Drives Sales Surge

At his Houston Cadillac store last weekend, Carl Sewell had an unusual experience: He helped a mother secure a baby seat into a car she was considering. Young- shopper sightings were once a rarity for Sewell.
Reuss Walks GM Tightrope 20 Years After Father’s Firing

Mark Reuss remembers the day, 20 years ago, when his father’s career was blindsided. Reuss had a tuxedo hanging in his car to wear that night to a long-planned event honoring his father’s 35-year career at General Motors Corp. when his mother called.
GM Targets BMW 5 Series With Longer Cadillac CTS Sedan

General Motors Co.’s new Cadillac CTS, the sedan that helped revive the luxury brand when it debuted more than a decade ago, will weigh less, go faster and be more fuel efficient as the company pushes to compete against Audi and BMW.
Yen Advances on Speculation BOJ Easing Is Priced In; Euro Drops

The yen advanced, extending a rally from a 2 1/2-year low against the dollar, on speculation its slide incorporates any stimulus the Bank of Japan may propose at its next meeting.
Corvette Not Just for Successful Plumbers With New Design

The Chevrolet Corvette, once the coolest of cool rides on Route 66 and the rest of America’s roads, has suffered the cruelest of fates: It’s known as an old man’s toy. Even the head of Chevy marketing acknowledges that too many people see it as the car of “the successful plumber.”
Chrysler Refreshes Three Jeeps to Build on Global Sales Record

Chrysler Group LLC’s Jeep, the automaker’s top-selling worldwide brand, is updating three models this year to build on 2012’s global sales record.