When this debate concludes, regardless of how it concludes, the result will have a major impact on jobs, employment costs and the disposable income of nearly every American. And that will ultimately affect auto sales.

We can only hope that the Takata disaster will prove instructive to automakers and suppliers about how to manage the next safety crisis — or better yet, avert it.

Ford's decision to move production of the Focus to China shows that automakers continue to grapple with building small cars that can be sold profitably in the U.S.

Bigger is better only if it adds value and efficiency for dealers.

The mess at Fremont shows that in terms of managing a factory, Tesla is not at the cutting edge, but surprisingly behind the times.

When Bill Ford handed over his job to Mulally, he had his back. It worked. He needs to make that a priority again.

If the auto industry wants to preserve NAFTA, then automakers and suppliers ought to offer something in return: good jobs for skilled workers.

Ford has installed a “visionary” as its CEO. But without enough focus to go with that vision, Ford may end up just spinning its wheels.

Racing is the soul and maybe even the starting point of the auto industry. That's why this issue of Automotive News is dedicated to the sport of automobile racing.

States should use their portion of the $2.7 billion Environmental Mitigation Trust fund for reducing air pollution.

The deaths of four people, with eight more hospitalized, at Lynnway Auto Auction outside Boston should be a wake-up call to the industry.

It's increasingly clear that U.S. auto sales have peaked after an impressive seven years of growth.