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CEO Fritz Henderson steered General Motors through a 39-day bankruptcy procedure this summer. But the really hard part lies ahead. He must make GM profitable. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 19

What recession? That's the question at Subaru. While rival automakers struggled amid a 27 percent drop in total U.S. sales in the first nine months of the year, Subaru racked up an impressive 10 percent sales gain. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 19

Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG, is betting the future will be filled with fuel cell cars. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 5

Nissan: We'll stay in leasing, floorplanning

In Brian Carolin's first year as Nissan North America's senior vice president of sales and marketing, he worked to boost market share despite catastrophic economic conditions. 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 18

Mercedes-Benz CEO sees better times ahead

Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, says his company's sales could improve as soon as this year's third quarter. 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 18

Honda chief: Brand is 'safe harbor' in bad times

John Mendel has seen mostly good times since joining American Honda Motor Co. in December 2004. The company surpassed 10 percent market share in 2008, but since August it has been in the same dire straits as everyone else. 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 11

Ford focuses on costs, keeps eye on product

Ford Motor Co. may be in better shape than General Motors or Chrysler LLC, but it is still losing money and burning cash. 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 11

BMW chief sees a sales upturn in September

Jim O'Donnell became CEO of BMW (U.S.) Holding Corp. last July, just before U.S. auto sales began to plunge. So it has been a tough start in America for the native of Scotland. But there are positive signs. 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 4

Mazda's O'Sullivan: Focused on new products

When Ford Motor Co. cut its stake in Mazda Motor Corp. to 13 percent from 33.4 percent in November, several key Ford Motor Co. executives on loan to Mazda had to make a decision: Stick with Mazda or go back to Ford. 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 4

VW chief set for new era in North America

Volkswagen is preparing to choose suppliers for the mid-sized sedan it will produce at a factory under construction in Chattanooga, Tenn., said Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Inc. 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 27

Arashima foresees a tough 2009

Tadashi Arashima has spent the last two years easily smashing unit sales records. This year the fun has stopped for the CEO of Toyota Motor Europe. Dec. 8, 2008 06:01 CET

Stadler: Audi has 'the right products'

Rupert Stadler expects a “very difficult” 2009. But the Audi CEO is confident that, with various new model variants coming to market, the premium carmaker is well positioned to meet the challenges. Dec. 8, 2008 06:01 CET

Ferrari positive on '08, unsure on '09

The crisis hitting the auto industry has not slowed Ferrari so far. Dec. 8, 2008 06:01 CET

Marchionne: The party is over

In October, Fiat group reported its best ever third quarter. Its 5.6 percent operating margin was among the highest in the world. Dec. 8, 2008 06:01 CET

JLR's Smith sees no quick sales fix

Jaguar Land Rover CEO David Smith has had an intense six months since he took charge of the UK-based premium car producer on June 2. Dec. 8, 2008 06:01 CET

Auto chiefs battle the downturn

This is a tough time to be leading an automaker. Sluggish sales, high materials costs and a worsening global economy are forcing top auto executives to make some of the toughest decisions of their professional lives. Nov. 24, 2008 06:01 CET

Masuko sees electric future ahead

When President Osamu Masuko took the helm of Mitsubishi in 2005, the company was still being battered by years of losses. Nov. 24, 2008 06:01 CET

Forster: Downturn to get even worse

As Opel seeks cash from the German government, General Motors Europe is coming to the end of a difficult year, seeing mounting losses during an unprecedented market slump. Nov. 24, 2008 06:01 CET

For GM's Wagoner it's all about funding, but time is fast running out

GM reported it burnt through $6.9 billion in cash between June 30 and September 30. It only has $16.2 billion left. Nov. 24, 2008 06:01 CET

A year of two halves for Ford's Fleming

Ford of Europe CEO John Fleming has had a year of contrasts during a very busy 2008. The company launched three new models -- the Fiesta small car, Kuga SUV and Ka minicar -- as well as a refreshed version of the Focus lower medium car. Nov. 24, 2008 06:01 CET

For GM, solid future requires liquidity now

Generating liquidity is Rick Wagoner's No. 1 priority. Between June 30 and Sept. 30, General Motors burned through $6.9 billion in cash, leaving it only $16.2 billion. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 17, 2008

Mulally: Small cars will drive Ford's future

CEO Alan Mulally has steered a steady course for Ford Motor Co. since joining the company in September 2006. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 17, 2008

Masuko: Mitsubishi needs smaller U.S. lineup

When Osamu Masuko took the helm of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in 2005, the company was battered by years of losses. Last year, Masuko led Mitsubishi to a record operating profit. But now the global financial meltdown threatens the comeback. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 17, 2008

Odell: No deadline to make Volvo profitable

On October 1, Stephen Odell was appointed CEO of Volvo -- the first Ford executive to run the Swedish company, as well as the first non-Swede. Two days after his appointment, Odell spoke at the Paris auto show about his new job. Nov. 10, 2008 06:01 CET

Ahn looks to small cars as SUVs stall

Kun-Hee Ahn has had a tough time in his first year in Europe. The Hyundai Motor Europe president arrived in January. Since then the Korean national has seen sales decline for Hyundai and the overall European market. Nov. 10, 2008 06:01 CET

Fukui: Key to surviving storm is flexibility

Honda has weathered the market downturn better than many of its competitors, partly thanks to its flexible manufacturing. President Takeo Fukui says his company is expecting worse times ahead. Nov. 10, 2008 06:01 CET

Flexibility will help Honda survive the storm

Honda Motor Co. has weathered the U.S. market downturn better than all its major competitors, thanks to fuel-efficient vehicles and flexible manufacturing. President Takeo Fukui says worse times are expected. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 3, 2008

Nardelli: Bailout not perfect -- but needed

Cerberus Capital Management LP stunned the industry in August 2007 when it made industry outsider Bob Nardelli the chairman and CEO of Chrysler LLC. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 3, 2008

Mocarelli: Automakers still too demanding

One of Italy's top car dealers, Piero Mocarelli, says that even as the credit crunch begins to bite, carmakers continue to impose “impossible” targets on dealers. Oct. 27, 2008 06:01 CET

Loccisano feels pinch from credit crunch

The head of Italy's biggest dealer group wants rival retailers to join together to fight for higher profit margins from automakers. Oct. 27, 2008 06:01 CET

Odell: I can help Volvo tap more potential

Stephen Odell has been one of Ford Motor Co.'s global troubleshooters for more than a decade. The 53-year-old Englishman has spent time as a top executive at Jaguar, Mazda and Ford of Europe. On Oct. 1, he was appointed CEO of Volvo Car Corp. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 20, 2008

So far, BMW cruises above the credit crisis

BMW still has access to credit for its dealers and for financing vehicles. Its rating remains top-notch. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 20, 2008

Van Kan favors small dealer groups

Last year, D'Ieteren Auto distributed 120,774 new cars throughout Belgium. That figure accounts for 19.7 percent of Belgium's total market sales of 524,795 units. Oct. 13, 2008 06:01 CET