Ford Motor Co., which lost $8.7 billion in the second quarter of this year, announced a dramatic speed-up of its revitalization plan yesterday. (Today)

By The Associated Press DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. posted its worst quarterly loss ever yesterday in a roiling global auto market that also saw profits fall at Daimler AG, Hyundai Motor Co. ... (Today)

TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. reported record profit for a fiscal first quarter today as sales growth in new markets offset the damage from a stronger yen and soaring material costs. ... (Today)

The latest crash tests by the insurance industry raise safety questions about small pickups, which are drawing more interest because they get better mileage than larger trucks. (Yesterday)

Chrysler LLC said yesterday that it would cut 1,000 salaried jobs worldwide by Sept. 30. (Yesterday)