Any American who's bought a vehicle at one point or followed racing, including NASCAR, is no doubt familiar with the "Big Three" of Detroit: General Motors, Ford, and Dodge/Ram.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Ford Motor Co. says it has been contacted by about 65 different private-equity groups and auto suppliers interested in buying pieces of the auto-parts business it took ...

Ford basically invented the modern crossover and SUV market in 1991 when it first introduced the Explorer to the world. Combining comfort closer to a car with capability more like a truck, it struck a ...