The union's constitution calls for its international executive board to meet and vote on a new president following the resignation of Gary Jones. A UAW spokesman said a date has not yet been set for the meeting.

General Motors is recalling more than 640,000 pickups that could cause a fire when seat belt pretensioners deploy during a crash.

Germany's cartel authority said the automakers unlawfully coordinated on the prices they paid for steel from suppliers.

Volkswagen has been one of the strongest performing automakers in China this year, having launched eight locally produced SUVs since the last quarter of 2018.

BMW has extended its battery cell contracts with China's CATL and Samsung SDI of South Korea as it expands the electrification of its product lineup with hybrid and full-electric cars.

As Elon Musk pushes to take a bite of Detroit's profits, Ford and General Motors are gearing up to challenge Tesla more directly with new offerings such as the Ford Mustang Mach E electric crossover as well as electric pickups.

The worldwide recall covers certain 2011-13 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs. FCA said it's unaware of any injuries or accidents related to the defect.

The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS, based on the all-new third-generation GLS platform, would be the most expensive passenger vehicle made in America.

The new side impact research tests run at 37 mph instead of the current 31 mph, resulting in 42 percent more impact energy, IIHS said.

The crossover — a smaller version of the midsize SUV General Motors discontinued a decade ago — will have a starting price of "under $20,000" when it arrives at dealerships in the spring.