The success of the Seal U showcases two key advantages the Chinese have over rivals in Europe: affordability and agility.

The CES will be a crucial showcase for the latest technology from companies including BMW, Mercedes and Geely.

Porsche needs to cut costs by several billion euros to become a highly profitable company once more. Painful cuts will be an opportunity to rebuild the automaker, executives say.

All GM brands acted with one voice on a bold marketing plan that would bolster the country and the economy following the aftershocks of 9/11.