Asian stock markets ended higher, with the Nikkei rising 3.4% after U.S. gains Friday. Auto makers rose on a weaker yen and mining shares gained across the region. more …

For the first time in nearly 40 years, all three of Detroit’s auto makers are offering serious muscle cars. But will the renaissance survive tougher fuel-economy rules? more …

Can auto makers boost the overall fuel economy of American cars and trucks by 40% in seven years? They’ve done it before. more …