Mary Barra named GM CEO to become America's first female car chief

General Motors, America’s largest car manufacturer, has named Mary Barra its chief executive, making her the first woman to head a major auto firm.

Ford Names U.S. Sales Chief as Toyota Tests Market Place

Ford Motor Co. (F), the second-biggest U.S. automaker, named a new U.S. sales chief whose challenge will be to maintain a sales lead over Toyota Motor Corp. (7203) and its growing willingness to discount cars such as the Camry.

US factory output falls on weak auto production

WASHINGTON: US factories slowed production in January after two solid months of cranking out goods. The weakness reflected a big drop in output at auto factories that is likely temporary.

Brisk U.S. Sales Lift Toyota's Profit Forecast for the Year

TOKYO — Toyota Motor raised its annual profit forecast Tuesday despite a decline in its quarterly profit, as brisker sales in the United States gave the Japanese automaker a much-needed lift after a year overshadowed by natural disasters.