Marchionne puts the squeeze on GM; GM's response: 'Why bail out FCA?'

General Motors has flatly rejected the advances of its crosstown rival, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne is not going away -- not by a long shot.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1NHIjjg via Falls Church auto repair

Toyota's top suppliers prepare a tech blitz

Toyota's top suppliers are readying a host of advanced technologies for their No. 1 customer, including steer-by-wire systems, grille shutters, more efficient regenerative braking and new automatic transmissions.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1N2sVxF via Falls Church auto repair

Acura's new boss wants sedans 'that people get excited about'

Jon Ikeda is barely a few weeks into his new role as general manager of Acura, but the designer-turned-executive already knows what's atop his agenda at American Honda's luxury marque.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1PEZgbu via Falls Church auto repair

Foot-operated rear doors coming on upgraded Town and Country

The redesigned Chrysler Town and Country minivan, arriving next year, will feature foot-operated rear doors, USB ports in each of its three rows and improved fuel economy.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1JDJtcN via Falls Church auto repair

Foot-operated rear doors on upgraded Town and Country

The redesigned Chrysler Town and Country minivan, arriving next year, will feature foot-operated rear doors, USB ports in each of its three rows and improved fuel economy.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1MTGxdc via Falls Church auto repair

Marchionne's shared views with UAW chief could help contract talks

Sergio Marchionne said he believes his straightforward relationship with UAW President Dennis Williams will help Fiat Chrysler reach a new labor agreement with the union.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1PE5kB2 via Falls Church auto repair

Will automakers go for Gorilla Glass?

Gorilla Glass, the tough, lightweight, scratch-resistant glass made by Corning Inc. and used on the screens of billions of smartphones and tablets, is getting closer to being used in windshields and other glass apertures of production vehicles.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1MTGA8C via Falls Church auto repair