Ford (NYSE: F) results are coming in, and signs are pointing to improvement in the North American automotive sector. While the firm is facing some headwinds associated with rising costs, improvements in the pricing and market share have enabled the profit margin to continue to grow. The US auto industry is returning positive feedback for the first time in years. Chrysler vehicles have won numerous awards for their impressive styling updates, while GM has experienced a renaissance with their return... 

It began as a mixed day for the Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F). Although the firm managed to handily beat the fourth quarter earnings expectations by disclosing results earlier today, their glum outlook for 2013 caused investors to retreat. A rather concerning interpretation of the results shows that while North America remains a strong, profitable market for Ford, Ford’s international markets are expected to post another combined loss in 2013. By noon today, shares Ford Motor Co. fell 1.4 percent... 

General Motors had a banner year in China. January 9, 2012- Despite a slowdown in the auto industry last year in China, General Motors Co. and its partners in China posted record sales in the largest automotive market in the world. In 2011, 2.55 million vehicles were sold by the company, an increase of 8.3% over 2010.  Managing Director and President of GM China, Kevin Wale said, “We stayed in front of the competition even though the industry slowed down. Our growth was due to the appealing vehicles...