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Hackett on Fast Deliveries, Downturns and ‘Turning the Corner' at Ford (4/9/19)

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:33:09 -0700

Hackett on fast deliveries, downturns and 'turning the corner' at Ford | Ford-Mahindra deal? | More Tesla job cuts | BMW exec takes helm at Mini | Uber takes long view on AVs

Ghosn Alleges ‘Conspiracy,’ Blasts Nissan Leaders in Video Message (4/9/19)

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:29:49 -0700

Ghosn alleges 'conspiracy,' blasts Nissan leaders in video message | Hyundai's newest CUV | A dreamy ride in Mazda3, an EV lesson from Audi | Shanghai preview | '19 PACE Awards winners

Average U.S. Dealership Operating at a Loss, NADA Finds (4/8/19)

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:55:04 -0700

Dealerships operating at loss, NADA finds | FCA to settle emissions case | Gladiator to dethrone Wrangler in add-ons? | Ford's game plan: Double-team rivals with Escape,'Baby Bronco'

Toyota Tundra, Tacoma to Share Platform (4/8/19)

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 05:43:18 -0700

Toyota Tundra, Tacoma to share platform | Ghosn booted from Nissan board | Tesla's product, FCA's fleet | Calif. to NHTSA, EPA: Show us the data | Nissan Frontier radical redo?

FCA Settles Antitrust Suit Alleging Phony Sales Numbers (4/5/19)

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:25:36 -0700

FCA settles suit alleging phony sales numbers | Trump eases off border threat; Magna's planning anyway | BMW warns of large penalty in EU emissions case | Ghosn appeal rejected

Can Ford's Redesigned Escape Break Away From the Pack? (4/6/19)

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:38:04 -0700

Ford's product development boss Hau Thai-Tang says the automaker is targeting a more 'sophisticated' urban buyer with the next-gen Escape. Will new styling and tech help the compact CUV outrun rivals?

EU Charges VW, BMW and Daimler With ‘Collusive' Emissions Scheme (4/4/19)

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:59:41 -0700

EU charges VW, BMW, Daimler with emissions tech scheme | Ghosn ordered detained until April 14 | Musk, SEC told to work it out | CUVs a threat to minivans? | Autonomous 'flying taxi'

Fleet Frenzy: Sales to Rental Companies Hit 2-Year High (4/4/19)

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:47:37 -0700

Fleet frenzy: Sales to rental companies hit 2-year high | BMW leads luxury race | Trump threatens Mexican-car tariffs | Toyota salesman stabbed, carjacked on test drive | ZF's big deal

Ghosn Calls Rearrest 'Outrageous and Arbitrary' (4/4/19)

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:35:03 -0700

A defiant Ghosn calls rearrest 'outrageous and arbitrary'| Tesla deliveries drop in Q1 | Musk, SEC to square off in court | A winning idea for Hyundai | VW tests self-driving e-Golf

Renault Scraps Ghosn Pension as Scandal Deepens (4/3/19)

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:50:14 -0700

Renault scraps Ghosn pension as scandal deepens | Toyota: Use our hybrid patents … please | Putin joins Zetsche at Benz plant opening | Shanghai concepts from VW, Audi, Infiniti

March U.S. Sales Winners, Losers (4/3/19)

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:36:08 -0700

March U.S. sales winners, losers | Ghosn goes on Twitter, vows to 'tell the truth'; New charges coming? | GM, Ford, Toyota, SAE unite to advance AVs | Why Mercedes is suing artists

Ford Targets ‘Modern Utility Customers' With New Escape (4/2/19)

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:17:58 -0700

Ford targets 'modern utility customers' with new Escape | Sales drop at GM, FCA, Toyota, Nissan | Ex-UAW VP pleads guilty | Lear buys software firm | AV 'psychological' problem?

Agnelli Family's Commitment to Fiat Chrysler 'Unchanged,' Elkann Says (4/2/19)

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:33:06 -0700

Agnelli family's commitment to FCA 'unchanged,' Elkann says | Ghosn seeks separate trial | Toyota Yaris back for '20 | BMW-Microsoft smart-factories push | Designing for accessibility

Terminated Chrysler Dealers to Get Their Day in Court (4/1/19)

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:22:19 -0700

Terminated Chrysler dealers to get their day in court | NHTSA agrees to new probe of Hyundai, Kia fires | Gladiator starts at $37,040 | A Honda gets a ‘90s update

Report: Ghosn, Saikawa Mulled Expanding Nissan Alliance (4/1/19)

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:30:46 -0700

Why Renault-Nissan-FCA Merger Chatter Isn't 'Idle Talk' (3/30/19)

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:39:04 -0700

Could Renault's reported plan to merge with Nissan and then pursue Fiat Chrysler allow FCA's owners to exit the mass-market automobile business and 'cash in'?

Trump: U.S. Auto Sector Was 'Decimated' Before I Took Office (3/29/19)

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:34:13 -0700

Was the auto industry really 'going down' before Trump took office?; Praise for FCA, Ford; Message to GM, UAW: 'Get the damn plants open' | Lyft's trading pop | Toyota applauds Fed

FCA to Cut Shift, 1,500 Jobs at Windsor Minivan Plant (3/29/19)

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 05:32:38 -0700

Mini-Slump? U.S. Sales Predicted to Dip for Third Straight Month (3/28/19)

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:51:51 -0700

Mini-slump? U.S. sales predicted to dip for third straight month | ZF to buy Wabco for $7B | Ford Escape, Hyundai Venue peeks | JLR's deeper dive into junk territory

VW Mulls Stake in Ford's Argo Venture, Signs Pickup Deal (3/28/19)

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:17:04 -0700

Ford JV to Quit Cars, Close Plants in Russia (3/27/19)

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:09:09 -0700

Ford JV to quit cars, focus on commercial vehicles in Russia | GM plant's civil rights classes | Lyft's lift for drivers | Tesla chair: Musk uses Twitter 'wisely' | BMW i2 EV coming?

Renault Wants Merger With Nissan, FCA, Report Says (3/27/19)

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:34:53 -0700

Jeep Gladiator Girds for Midsize Pickup Battle (3/26/19)

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:46:54 -0700

Jeep Gladiator girds for midsize pickup battle | Report: Nissan paid Stanford tuition for Ghosn kids | Tesla's Norwegian hit | A chill test for BMW i4 | Toyota battery-life research

Uber Buys Middle Eastern Rival Careem for $3.1 Billion (3/26/19)

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 05:27:14 -0700

Uber buys Middle Eastern rival Careem for $3.1 billion | FCA shortens minivan-plant shifts | Tesla legal victory | Domino’s onboard pizza platform | Lambo's game-changer: Urus

'Startup' Lotus Bullish on New Product, Platform (3/25/19)

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:22:47 -0700

'70-year-old startup' Lotus plots product, retail course | Lithia unseats Group 1 in dealership group ranking | Are Smart's days numbered? | EV startup Evelozcity rebrands as Canoo

FCA Retooling Plant for AWD Pacifica, Unifor Official Says (3/25/19)

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:50:20 -0700

Fiat Chrysler retooling plant for awd Pacifica, Unifor official says | Report: FCA rebuffed PSA | Uber said planning $3.1B acquisition | Tesla hikes inventory prices | Ford dealers get Bronco peek

FCA Retooling Plant for AWD Pacifica, Unifor Official Says (3/25/19)

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:26:40 -0700

Fiat Chrysler retooling plant for awd Pacifica, Unifor official says | Report: FCA rebuffed PSA | Uber said planning $3.1B acquisition | Tesla hikes inventory prices | Ford dealers get Bronco peek

Trump to European Automakers: To Avoid Tariffs, Build More U.S. Plants (3/22/19)

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:40:16 -0700

Trump to European automakers: To avoid tariffs, build more U.S. plants | GM plans new EV, 400 jobs | JLR wins copycat case | Tesla's 10-day push | Porsche Cayenne Coupe

GM Reportedly Investing $300M in Chevy Bolt (3/22/19)

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:28:24 -0700

GM reportedly investing $300M in Chevy Bolt plant | FCA powertrain boss Lee retiring | Hyundai wins proxy fight | Tesla sues ex-workers, AV startup | Alec Baldwin stars as DeLorean

PSA, Flow Execs on Bricks, Clicks and Transportation That 'Fits' (3/23/19)

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:11:41 -0700

How will automakers and dealers sell vehicles beyond 2030? PSA's Larry Dominique and Flow Automotive's Eric Flow foresee a blended digital and physical experience with a focus on satisfying customers.

Ford Bucks Tradition, Hires Outsider as CFO (3/21/19)

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:14:29 -0700

Ford bucks tradition, hires outsider as CFO; Europe unit gets new boss | Plea hearing set for ex-UAW VP | FCA recall could strain precious metal supply | Electrifying news in Europe

GM, Under Fire by Trump, Hints Lordstown Sale Possible (3/21/19)

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:28:46 -0700

GM, under fire by Trump, hints Lordstown sale possible | Ford, Nissan, Ram pickups top rivals in crash test | Family sues over Uber AV fatality | Volvo's plug-in prediction

Ford to Make EVs in Mich., Transit Connect in Mexico (3/20/19)

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:56:58 -0700

Ford to shift Mich. plant from AVs to EVs, move Transit Connect to Mexico | Toyota-Suzuki deal | Henrik Fisker's big lesson | Eye on safety at Volvo | When $300K goes down with the ship

BMW Warns of Profit Skid, Plans $14B Savings Push (3/20/19)

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:34:29 -0700

BMW warns of profit skid, plans $14B savings push | Hope for GM Oshawa workers? | Report: Ghosn trial in Sept. | Lyft IPO update | VW's Electrify America mulls ads at charging sites

PSA Gets Peugeot Family Blessing to Seek Acquisitions (3/19/19)

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:29:50 -0700

Pairing up: PSA gets blessing to seek acquisitions; U.S. partner for Magna Steyr?; Toyota signs with Nvidia; VW-SAIC flap | Marketing exec leaves Nissan N.A. | GM investing in Brazil

New Ads, Higher Production for Ford Expedition (3/19/19)

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:20:00 -0700

Ford rolls out new ads as it prepares to boost Expedition output | States probe Hyundai, Kia over reports of vehicle fires | SEC's 'stunning' Tesla find | VW's money-saving EV gambit

Ex-UAW Vice President Charged in Corruption Probe (3/18/19)

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:50:48 -0700

Ex-UAW VP Jewell charged in corruption probe | Could Saikawa's signature undermine Ghosn case? | Trump: Start GM-UAW talks now | Porsche store redesign | Bugatti’s not-so-bad breakup

Mercedes to Make Maybach SUV in Alabama (3/18/19)

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:19:30 -0700

M-B to make Maybach SUV in Ala. | Trump blasts GM Lordstown closure, suggests Barra sell plant, raps UAW leader | Fisker plans electric SUV | Cadillac's bet on sedans | Lime Mustang

Toyoda: Calling Imports a Security Threat Makes Me 'Sad' (3/15/19)

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:24:00 -0700

Calling imports national security threat makes me 'sad,' Toyota CEO says | Ford seeks Germany job cuts; Hackett paid $17.75M | Daimler, BMW platform partners? | Timing Uber, Lyft IPOs

Why the UAW is Ready for a 'Battle' With the D3 (3/16/19)

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:46:02 -0700

The UAW is gearing up for potentially 'contentious' contract negotiations with GM, Ford and FCA this summer. Plus, strike strategies and the nation's opioid crisis take center stage at the union's bargaining convention.

SEC Sues Volkswagen, Ex-CEO Winterkorn (3/15/19)

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:40:31 -0700

Toyota Pumping $749 Million Into U.S. Plants (3/14/19)

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:50:26 -0700

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Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:25:57 -0700

Porsche, Buick Ranked Tops in Customer Service (3/14/19)

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 05:22:50 -0700

Porsche, Buick ranked tops in customer service | Toyota, SoftBank giving Uber a boost? | Audi prepares battle plan | Tesla Model 3s clear China customs | Nissan's next director?

UAW Pledges to Put Detroit Automakers ‘On the Defensive’ (3/13/19)

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:54:13 -0700

UAW pledges to put automakers 'on the defensive' | Cadillac puts a new stamp on torque ratings | Emissions spark FCA recall | An upside to steel tariffs? | Next Acura RLX … maybe

Trevor Mann Out Amid Personnel Shuffle at Nissan, Mitsubishi (3/13/19)

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:30:47 -0700

Trevor Mann out amid personnel shuffle at Nissan, Mitsubishi | VW cutting up to 7,000 jobs | UAW vows GM fight | Millennials buy, parents chip in | Early Chevy AV lands in museum

Infiniti to Exit W. Europe, Focus on U.S., China (3/12/19)

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:38:38 -0700

Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi Hail ‘New Start’ to Alliance (3/12/19)

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 05:35:16 -0700

Renault, Nissan, Mitsu hail 'new start' to alliance; Saikawa: 'A true partnership on equal footing' | More VW EVs, fewer jobs | Musk argues free speech | Salesman Joe Girard dies

White House Proposes Ending EV Tax Credit (3/11/19)

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:43:11 -0700

White House proposes ending EV tax credit | Power disconnect? Signs of 'massive demand problem' for EVs | Jeep touts SUV savvy in new campaign | Geneva show hits and misses

Renault, Nissan, Mitsu Alliance Under One Board? (3/11/19)

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:22:10 -0700

Renault, Nissan, Mitsu alliance under one board?; Court: Ghosn can't attend meeting | Tesla to close fewer stores, raise prices | UAW prepares for talks | Tariffs on minds of dealers

BMW Still No. 1 in U.S. Export Value (3/8/19)

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:43:55 -0800

BMW still No. 1 in U.S. export value | No future Renault role for Ghosn?; A life under surveillance | Report: German carmakers to face collusion penalties | Goodyear tire for flying cars

Saikawa Plans to Remain Nissan CEO, Report Says (3/8/19)

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:31:28 -0800

Fuel Economy at Any Price? The Debate Over Boosting MPG (3/7/19)

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:34:34 -0800

Fuel economy at any price? The debate over boosting mpg | Tariffs could slow Polestar U.S. rollout | Report: Tesla undecided on Model Y site | Behind Ghosn’s disguise | Dodge's new ads

'Heartbreaking' Final Day at Chevy Cruze Plant (3/7/19)

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:28:36 -0800

'Heartbreaking' final day at Chevy Cruze plant | Tesla updating Supercharger network | Toyota's Brexit warning | Why Waymo's sharing sensors | Lower demand, rising production?

Support WH Fuel Economy Plan ... Or Else? (3/6/19)

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:01:20 -0800

Report: Automakers told to back mpg rollback … or anger Trump | U.S. hits 24.9 mpg | AVs not colorblind? | FCA mulls awd Pacifica | At Geneva: Mitsubishi concept; $14.4M Bugatti

Why Toyota Won't Become a 'Commodity' (3/9/19)

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:00:35 -0800

Toyota EVP Didier Leroy insists the automaker's 'DNA' will keep the company competitive as car ownership evolves. Plus, Toyota's guarded approach to fully autonomous vehicles.

Ghosn Out of Jail, But on a Short Leash (3/6/19)

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:44:41 -0800

Courtship Brewing Between PSA, FCA? (3/5/19)

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:54:14 -0800

FCA-PSA courtship brewing? | Honoring Sergio | At Geneva show: Audi's Q4 e-tron; Alfa hints at future CUV; Mazda's CX-30; Kia concept; Honda electrification goal | Why Ghosn's grateful

Ghosn Wins Bail on 3rd Try, Prosecutors Appeal (3/5/19)

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:34:53 -0800

Ghosn wins bail on third try | Tesla snag in China? | At Geneva: 'Bolder' Subaru design; Setting sail with Lagonda; New take on dune buggy; Nissan EV concept | VW to recycle batteries

The Final Mile for Ford Taurus, Chevy Cruze (3/4/19)

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:30:52 -0800

Feb. U.S. Sales Winners, Losers (3/4/19)

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:43:10 -0800

Feb. U.S. sales winners, losers | Tesla tops EV mystery-shopper study | Lawyer: Ghosn case 'peculiar'; Children defend embattled exec | Tesla Model Y reveal set | Volvo to limit speed

A Chilly Sales Month for Ford, FCA, Japan 3 (3/1/19)

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:58:12 -0800

A chilly sales month for Ford, FCA, Japan 3 | Lyft files for IPO, offering peek at finances | Denial from JLR owner Tata | Pedestrian deaths rise | Subarus allergic to fabric softener?

Editor's Notebook: Marchionne, Musk, Ford and 'Scoops' (3/2/19)

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:03:23 -0800

Automotive News print editor Rick Johnson bids farewell to a 35-year career covering the auto industry. He recalls a 'relaxed' chat with Sergio Marchionne, meeting a young Bill Ford and the first 'dieselgate.'

Tesla Winding Down Stores, Moving to Online Sales (3/1/19)

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:30:30 -0800

Tesla to wind down stores, move to online sales; $35K Model 3 this month? | St. Angelo leaving Toyota | Subaru's biggest recall | GM's Boler Davis to Amazon? | Look who's taking charge

GM shakeup: Execs Batey, Boler Davis Leaving (2/28/19)

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:14:36 -0800

GM management shakeup: N.A. head Batey, manufacturing chief Boler Davis leaving | Kia, Hyundai fire risks | Fewer loans 30 days late | Construction may shift date of LA Auto Show

Daimler, BMW to Jointly Develop AV Technology (2/28/19)

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:34:43 -0800

How Tavares Did It: Behind Opel's 'Historic' Profit (2/27/19)

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:50:40 -0800

How Tavares did it: Behind Opel's 'historic' profit - after years of losses under GM | VW CEO salutes Ford AV work | Jetta now a brand in China | Green-power moves | Nissan teases CUV

Polestar Reveals Tesla Model 3 Fighter (2/27/19)

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:37:08 -0800

Polestar's Tesla Model 3 fighter | Ford China JV slashing jobs, report says | Activist Hyundai investor lobbies shareholders | Hyundai makes EV, AV push | Bill Ford on performance EV

FCA Investing $4.5B in Mich. Truck Production (2/26/19)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:13:16 -0800

FCA to invest $4.5B in Michigan, cut shift in Illinois | Plastics plant fire | UAW sues GM | Report: VW to invest $1.7B in Ford AV unit | Buick CUV spied; Porsche to electrify Macan

Peugeot Brand to Lead PSA’s N.A. Comeback (2/26/19)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:51:32 -0800

Peugeot brand to lead PSA's return to North America | SEC wants Musk held in contempt over tweet | Keyless ignition safety push | Geneva auto show preview

U.S. Sales Expected to Slip in Feb. (2/25/19)

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:03:27 -0800

U.S. sales expected to slip in Feb. | Bill Ford on 'vitality' of train station transformation | AutoNation CEO Jackson: Musk 'overpromising' on AVs | Watch as Waymo van obeys traffic cop

EU Probing 5 Automakers for Collusion - Report (2/25/19)

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:50:54 -0800

Report: EU probing five automakers for collusion on parts prices | Polestar plans low-cost U.S. store network | Trump delays China tariff hike | BMW fined | Marella Agnelli dies at 91

Mike Jackson: Why Liebert Is the Right Leader for AutoNation (2/23/19)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:22:27 -0800

AutoNation's outgoing CEO, Mike Jackson, and his successor, Carl Liebert, discuss the road ahead for the largest dealership group in the U.S. Plus, what Liebert brings to the table and why Jackson is 'excited' to hand over the reins.

Jackson: Why Liebert's Right ‘Skipper' to Steer AutoNation (2/22/19)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:40:04 -0800

AutoNation Names Financial Services Exec Next CEO (2/22/19)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:29:40 -0800

AutoNation names financial services exec next CEO; Jackson: 'Basically I am firing myself' | Ford probes mpg testing | BMW, Daimler partner on mobility | Long wait for Tesla refunds

CU Direct exec on credit union lending growth, used-vehicle financing strength

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:37:41 -0800

Bob Child, COO of CU Direct, says as large banks pulled back on lending, credit unions continue to lead in U.S. auto lending growth. Plus, he explains how the company is helping dealers expedite the F&I process and why credit unions 'shine' in the us

Subaru Soars in Reliability Study (2/21/19)

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:30:25 -0800

Diess: U.S. Tariffs Biggest Threat to VW Profit (2/21/19)

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:27:15 -0800

U.S. tariffs biggest threat to VW profit, Diess says | S&P downgrades Nissan | Another Ghosn party scandal? | Pedestrian-crash prevention ratings | Celebrating astronauts and Corvettes

When 'Robo' Meets Cop: Police and Autonomous Cars (2/20/19)

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:53:47 -0800

'The Razor' Launches Defense of Ghosn (2/20/19)

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:25:49 -0800

'The Razor' outlines Ghosn defense; lawyer calls dispute internal Nissan matter | Ford Brazil cuts | Tesla to lease Model 3? | Brisk demand for new Rolls | Range Rover Evoque campaign

AutoNews Now: Inside the battle to knock down 'stair steps'

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:03:51 -0800

Inside the battle to knock down 'stair steps' | EU warns U.S. | Audi helps drivers make the green light | Zotye hires marketing vets | GM invests in powertrain plant; upgrades Acadia

JM&A exec on virtual F&I, subscription services and U.S. sales

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:38:03 -0800

Forrest Heathcott, president of JM&A Group, says a virtual F&I model could help dealers become more efficient and streamline the buying process. Plus, he explains why vehicle subscription services don't yet work 'mathematically.'

Honda to Close Civic Plants in U.K., Turkey (2/19/19)

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:24:40 -0800

Amazon Leads $700M Funding Round for Rivian (2/15/19)

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:06:48 -0800

Amazon Leads $700M Funding Round for Rivian (2/15/19)

Why Ford's Hinrichs Is Bullish on USMCA (2/16/19)

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:53:39 -0800

Ford's global operations boss Joe Hinrichs says North America must maintain a strong auto industry to take on China and the European Union. Plus, Hinrichs discusses capacity calls, avoiding surprises and Canadian memories.

Report: Ford, VW Moving Toward AV Deal (2/15/19)

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 05:37:59 -0800

Report: Ford, VW make progress on AVs | AN Canada Congress: Hinrichs calls Ford restructuring plan 'more fundamental' this time | Unifor chief, Ontario official trade barbs over Oshawa

Why Rivian Stake Would Be a Win for GM, Amazon (2/14/19)

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:08:24 -0800

Waymo AVs Shine in California Road Tests (2/14/19)

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:36:06 -0800

Waymo AVs shine in Calif. tests; Cruise progresses; Apple falls short | Wash. State mulls all-electric fleet | Tesla's 'Dog Mode' | Toyota's ambitious AV goal | Ford lane-keeping bed

Ford, VW Lock Horns on AV Investment - Report (2/13/19)

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:10:07 -0800

Ghosn Shuffles Legal Team Ahead of Trial (2/13/19)

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:35:23 -0800

Ghosn shuffles legal team, hires renown defense lawyer | GM, Amazon said to mull stake in Rivian; GM praises EV startup | Lexus again tops dependability study | Ford to leave UK?

Will Smaller IRS Refunds Tax U.S. Sales? (2/12/19)

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:30:48 -0800

Will smaller refunds tax U.S. sales? | Renault, Nissan leaders to meet | Analyst bullish on Tesla rival Rivian | Report: Founders to seek power in Lyft IPO | Toyota Siennas as Uber AVs

Ghosn Pay Takes Bite Out of Nissan Results (2/12/19)

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:21:48 -0800

Ghosn charge takes bite out of Nissan results, but quarterly profit up 25 pct. | A boost for wireless charging? | GM expands board | Lyft makes pitch to dealers | 4 hours, 500 Miatas

Battle of the D3 Pickup Prices (2/11/19)

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:03:25 -0800

EFG exec on digital trends, dealer partnerships and regulatory hurdles

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:16:54 -0800

EFG Cos. COO Jennifer Rappaport says dealers can benefit from partners that help them adapt to digital trends, but the rise of online vehicle transactions may be leaving some car shoppers with questions about important F&I product information.

Tesla Delivery Team Gutted by Job Cuts - Report (2/11/19)

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:34:51 -0800

Tesla delivery team gutted - report | Mercedes' hopes for A class | UAW chief vows GM fight | Lincoln Navigator, Hyundai Palisade at Grammys | Helping dealerships survive disruption

Unifor Walkout at Lear Halts GM Oshawa Plant (2/8/19)

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:47:15 -0800

Unifor walkout at Lear halts GM Oshawa plant | Services set for ex-U.S. Rep. Dingell | 1.7M more vehicles in airbag recall | Cold reality about EV range | Cadillac XT5 sport package

Why Ford is 'Very Clear' on Bronco's Design (2/9/19)

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:13:02 -0800

Ford N.A. boss Kumar Galhotra says the next-gen Bronco SUV will stay true to its DNA. Plus, Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia discusses the company's ambitious growth plan and why he's fond of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Auto Industry Remembers Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell (2/8/19)

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:32:40 -0800

Auto industry remembers former U.S. Rep. John Dingell | Ghosn to reimburse palace | FCA fined $77M | In Chicago: Off-road Toyota RAV4, milestone Miata | Acura NSX supercar turns 30

Ford's $1 Billion Plan to Upgrade Chicago Plants (2/7/19)

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:20:18 -0800

Ford's $1B Chicago upgrade | FCA's Manley on 'slow' Ram launch, Jeep Gladiator; Plus, tough road for Maserati? | Chicago show highlights from Subaru, VW, Land Rover, Nissan, Kia

FCA Net Profit Soars 61 Percent (2/7/19)

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:42:20 -0800

FCA net profit soars 61%; Volvo up 25% | Renault flags payment for Ghosn wedding reception | In Chicago: Refreshed Toyota Tacoma, new Sequoia TRD Pro | Tackling barriers to EV adoption