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• Detroit automakers report double-digit US sales increase in April

  May 1, 2013 4:00 PM

  DETROIT (AP) - Ford, GM, Chrysler and Nissan are all reporting double-digit U.S. sales increases last month, signaling the best April for car and truck sales in six years. Honda sales rose 7 percent, led by the CR-V small crossover SUV, while Hyundai sales were up 2 percent on strong... more »

• Colorado man says police department sold him stolen car at auction

  March 8, 2013 9:23 PM

  Chad Bladow purchased a car he thought was clean, only to find out it was stolen. So where was the car sold? Believe it or not, it was auctioned off by the Colorado Springs Police Department. "To find out it was stolen was an absolute shock," Bladow said.... more »

• Holiday auto burglaries: Victim wants others to avoid the headache and hassle Play Video

  December 2, 2012 6:28 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS- It's that time of year again when law enforcement agencies across the region begin seeing a spike in auto burglaries. Yarima Herrera knows all to well the headache and hassle a car break-in can cause. "I had to pay a $250 deductible," she said. "My jewelry... more »

• Lower gas prices a welcome sight during the holidays

  December 26, 2011 11:15 PM

  As shoppers continue to crowd malls and spend money all over Southern Colorado, there's at least one welcome sight in some places, gas under $3.00 a gallon. "I just had a flashback because they had said that it would never go under $3.00 ever again." said Danny Trujillo as he... more »

• Search continues for shooting suspect

  August 1, 2011 11:40 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Springs police are continuing to search for a man suspected of killing one man and injuring another at an AutoZone auto parts store last week. Sgt. Steve Noblitt said Monday police are seeking 60-year-old Ernest Schmidt, who also goes by the name Edward Coffey.... more »

• One hot ride for local mom

  April 3, 2011 7:21 PM

  "Nothing ever really happened to me like this before, and I just thought maybe I was dreaming or this was a joke," says Colorado Springs mother of two, Sharon Kingsley. For almost a year, Kingsley depended on her two feet, her older sister or the city's buses to get... more »

• Legislature may not lower fees for auto registration

  March 23, 2011 2:41 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Republicans have long complained about higher car registration fees and late tag registration fines. But the final GOP attempt to roll back some of those fees faces a gloomy future in a Democratic Senate committee known for rejecting GOP ideas. The bill up for consideration... more »

• General Motors to pay $189 million in profit sharing

  February 14, 2011 12:20 PM

  DETROIT (AP) - A person briefed on the matter says General Motors will pay more than $189 million in profit-sharing to 48,000 hourly workers and millions more in performance bonuses for salaried employees. The person says GM factory workers will get more than $4,000 each when payments are made... more »

• Fire damages car dealership

  January 26, 2011 7:17 PM

  Damage from a fire at a car dealership in Motor City was confined to the outside of the building. The fire started at Heuberger Subaru around 12:30 this afternoon on the north end of the building. Construction was being done on the building and the fire may have been... more »

• Remote start may increase car security

  January 16, 2011 12:09 AM

  It's a bad habit a whole lot of us are guilty of... starting your car on a cold winter day and walking away. Under Colorado law it's illegal to leave any car idling. But some technology may make doing just that your best bet. Most remote car starters actually... more »

• Man charged with assault on a police officer

  January 3, 2011 7:34 PM

  A Colorado Springs Police Officer was injured this afternoon as he tried to arrest a car theft suspect. According to the police report, two officers saw a stolen car in the parking lot at the Citadel Mall around 2 p.m. They watched as two men got into the car.... more »

• Car vandalism reported in Cumbre Vista subdivision

  December 16, 2010 7:02 PM

  Sometime overnight someone broke into 14 cars in the Cumbre Vista subdivision north of Woodmen and east of Tutt. The vehicles were parked on the street or in driveways. Windows had been broken out, and property had been stolen from some. Colorado Springs Police Officers took pictures and... more »

• Update: Hit and Run Accident Leaves Man in Hospital

  October 31, 2010 2:32 PM

  Update: The suspect, 32 year Julian Dumont contacted and turned himself in to the Colorado Springs Police. He faces charges that fall under Accidents Involving Injuries and Duty to Report Accidents. Original Story: Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning, Colorado Springs Police were dispatched to a reported traffic... more »

• Skateboarder could be ticketed after being hit by car

  August 26, 2010 3:55 PM

  A man who lost control of his skateboard and was hit by a car on South Circle Drive while chasing after it could be ticketed for causing the accident. Antjuan Peebles Bennett, 21, was taken in an ambulance to the hospital with what were described as non-life threatening injuries.... more »

• Safety Party planned this weekend

  August 25, 2010 5:42 PM

  Colorado has a new law on car seats and experts will help with the process this weekend at Kohl's University Village in Colorado Springs. Kohl's will have a "Safety Party" from 1 to 3 p.m. Representatives from Memorial Hospital will be there. The fun includes activities for kids as... more »

• GM may sell stock to repay government debt

  August 13, 2010 2:03 PM

  DETROIT (AP) - A person familiar with the matter says General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes the plan to sell shares to the public. The person says the company planned to file on Friday but delayed the move because it made two major... more »

• Single moms get free oil change

  June 4, 2010 1:15 PM

  A Pueblo church in conjunction with an auto repair shop will sponsor a free oil change for single moms on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Impact Ministry from Fellowship of the Rockies has agreed to handle logistics for the event, as Mueller Auto donates their time... more »

• Chrysler challenges Colorado law

  April 26, 2010 7:26 PM

  Chrysler Group LLC is challenging a Colorado law affecting auto dealers whose franchise agreements were terminated. Chrysler filed a complaint Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York, saying the law conflicts with orders of the bankruptcy court. It also says the law impairs existing contracts, in violation of... more »

• Toyota CEO apologizes for recall, accidents

  February 24, 2010 9:14 AM

  Toyota's president faces what will likely be a grilling on Capitol Hill today. In testimony prepared for his appearance before a House committee, Akio Toyoda said he is "deeply sorry for any accidents that Toyota drivers have experienced." He says the company grew too quickly to keep up with safety... more »

• Toyota's US president apologizes for failures

  February 23, 2010 10:18 AM

  The president of Toyota's U.S. operations is apologizing for the company's slow handling of sudden acceleration problems in its vehicles. James Lentz says Toyota took too long to confront the issue. He says Toyota had poor communications within the company, with government regulators and with its customers. Lentz's written apology... more »

• Toyota studies electronics again, trip undecided

  February 15, 2010 9:26 AM

  Toyota says it still hasn't decided whether its president will appear before the U.S. Congress. But it's promising to again look into possible electronic problems with its vehicles. Toyota has been criticized as being slow in responding to reports of problems with gas pedals, floor mats and brakes. The unfolding... more »

• LaHood: Toyota taking safety concerns seriously

  February 9, 2010 9:13 AM

  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Toyota's leaders have assured him they are taking safety concerns "very seriously." In a statement, LaHood said the transportation agency will "remain in constant communication with Toyota to hold them to that promise." Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid... more »

• More Prius complaints; Japanese media criticize Toyota chief for response

  February 6, 2010 9:57 AM

  A published report in Japan says that Japan's transport ministry has received nearly 80 complaints of Toyota Prius brake problems in the last 4 days. They include reports of five accidents but no injuries. The newspaper reports the ministry will urge Toyota to investigate the accidents. Meanwhile, Japanese media is... more »

• Ford Fusion Hybrid named 2010 car of year

  January 12, 2010 7:31 AM

  Ford Motor Co.'s market momentum got a lift Monday by winning both the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. Ford's Fusion Hybrid midsize sedan took top car honors and its versatile Transit Connect compact van snagged truck of the year at the Detroit auto show.... more »

• Chrysler, Ford report double-digit drops for 2009

  January 5, 2010 12:32 PM

  Chrysler says 2009 was its worst sales year in 47 years, while Ford saw sales drop 15 percent. It was a tough year for the industry, with sales expected to be at their lowest level in nearly 30 years. Still, there were signs of progress. Ford ended the year with... more »

• GM reports $1.2B 3Q loss, says it shows progress

  November 16, 2009 9:55 AM

  General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around. The company also says it will begin repaying $6.7 billion in U.S. government loans... more »

• Ford reports surprise $1 billion 3Q profit

  November 2, 2009 8:42 AM

  Ford Motor Co. says it made nearly $1 billion in the third quarter, fueled by U.S. market share gains, cost cuts and the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker posted net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share. Ford says it now expects to... more »

• Gas prices spike overnight

  October 19, 2009 5:50 PM

  Gas prices took a jump in Southern Colorado over the last 24 hours. One station on Austin Bluffs jumped 13 cents a gallon overnight, while one on Highway 50 in Pueblo did the same thing this morning. For one gas station we found prices are up from $2.22 to... more »