U.S. auto sales are beginning to plateau even as automakers strive for yet-higher volume, and that could trigger a resurgence of the industry’s bad habits, the leader of the nation’s largest new-car retailer warned today.
Read More »For big U.S. dealer groups, another plea to buy into China
Global carmakers want the highly proficient U.S. public dealership groups to invest in China, and the publics simply aren’t interested.
Read More »GM concealed ignition-switch defect, U.S. jurors told in 'bellwether' trial
GM should pay for concealing an ignition-switch defect from its customers that has been linked to nearly 400 injuries and deaths, a lawyer for an Oklahoma man injured in a car crash told a Manhattan jury today.
Read More »Some of dealers' claims against TrueCar advertising proceed
TrueCar was unable to end a claim by a coalition of 162 new- and used-vehicle dealerships around the U.S.
Read More »President Obama to talk self-driving cars in State of the Union speech
President Obama plans to talk about the prospects for self-driving cars in his final State of the Union address tonight, according to government officials, the first time the president has used the annual speech to tackle an important issue facing…
Read More »Obama to discuss self-driving cars in State of the Union
President Obama plans to talk about the prospects for self-driving cars in his final State of the Union address tonight, according to government officials, the first time the president has used the annual speech to tackle an important issue facing…
Read More »World auto sales expected to grow to 89 million vehicles in 2016
German supplier Continental AG expects global production of cars and light trucks to grow only slightly in 2016, to 89 million vehicles from about 88 million in 2015.
Read More »Low oil prices make it harder to sell fuel-efficient cars, GM powertrain boss says
Although slumping oil prices have not changed General Motors’ product development plans, the declines in oil and U.S. gasoline prices are affecting consumers’ purchase decisions, says Dan Nicholson, GM’s powertrain chief.
Read More »Nissan's Munoz touts investment by megadealer Terry Taylor
Nissan came under fire from some of its dealers recently, but Jose Munoz, chief of Nissan North America, says all the big groups that have invested in Nissan and Infiniti dealerships lately speak for themselves.
Read More »NHTSA's Rosekind steps up call for proactive safety culture
After another year of massive recalls and record fines imposed on automakers, Mark Rosekind doubled down on his push for the auto industry to take up a more proactive approach to vehicle safety.
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