Ford settles Explorer suits Deal puts to rest all outstanding litigation stemming from Firestone tire scandal that dealt blow to image. Thursday, November 29, 2007 Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. agreed Wednesday to settle a series of class-action lawsuits filed by customers who claim its Explorer sport utility vehicles were [...]

Chrysler weighs deal to build cars in Russia Thursday, November 29, 2007 Christine Tierney / The Detroit News Top Chrysler LLC executives, eager to boost overseas sales, will meet today with the president of Russian automaker GAZ to discuss a deal to build Chrysler vehicles in Russia’s booming market. Such a project would allow Chrysler [...]

Tesla names CEO ahead of electric Roadster launch Automotive News | November 29, 2007 – 12:01 am EST SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) — Tesla Motors named a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur and car enthusiast as its new CEO on Wednesday as the company starts production next quarter of the all-electric Roadster sports car. Ze’ev Drori will [...]