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Nov
17th

Lincoln, Ford finance arms take top spots in J.D. Power consumer satisfaction study

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For the second year in a row, the captive finance arms for Lincoln and Ford topped the rankings of the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study.
Nov
17th

GM Company Store opens in world headquarters

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The GM Company Store -- the first completed space in a major renovation and expansion of the automaker's global headquarters -- opened for business Thursday. The 2,000-square-foot store is located in the Renaissance Center's Wintergarden atrium.
Nov
17th

Ford CFO encouraged by ‘change in tone’ from Trump transition team

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Ford CFO Bob Shanks said a Donald Trump administration could bring 'substantial change' to the automotive industry, but the automaker is encouraged by the transition team's 'change in the tone' from a rhetoric-filled...
Nov
17th

Chase names CEO for Auto Finance

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JPMorgan Chase and Co. has named Mark O'Donovan, a 20-year Chase veteran, CEO of Auto Finance, effective immediately, a spokesman told Automotive News. He succeeds Thasunda Duckett, who became CEO of Consumer Banking in September.
Nov
17th

Subaru goes big with 7-seat crossover concept

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Subaru is trying again in the seven-seat crossover segment by developing a larger, roomier and more rugged-looking vehicle aimed primarily at the U.S.
Nov
17th

VW packs e-Golf with bigger battery, more range for 2017

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VW's 2017 e-Golf receives a new 36 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, compared to 24 kWh in the outgoing model. The bigger battery boosts driving range to up to 124 miles on a charge, compared to 83 miles on the 2016 model.
Nov
17th

ANALYSIS – Can the new Ateca SUV make SEAT self-funding?

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Profitable at last, could SEAT one day become self-funding? That's what it has to do but to get there, higher-margin models are needed. The new Ateca is the first of these.
Nov
17th

ANALYSIS – Maserati Levante biturbo diesel

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It's been a long time coming but Maserati's first SUV is now being rolled out across global markets. Right-hand drive production started recently with vehicles for the UK headed to showrooms in the coming days. Here, with 96% of the car's segment being diesel, there will be only one engine, a VM Motori 3.0-litre V6.
Nov
17th

New Ford Canada head named

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Ford Canada has named Mark Buzzell as its next president and CEO, replacing Dianne Craig, who served in this role for the past five years. The appointment is effective from 1 January, 2017.
Nov
17th

Jeep to keep Grand Cherokee SRT after Trackhawk launch, report says

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Jeep will continue to sell its top-end Grand Cherokee SRT with its 6.4-liter V-8 even after it introduces a new Grand Cherokee Trackhawk powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V-8 engine, brand head Mike Manley told The Detroit News.
Nov
17th

Opel reveals name of new compact SUV

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Opel/Vauxhall will name its new compact SUV the Grandland X, GM's European subsidiary said Thursday. The new car will be revealed late in 2017 and go on sale in 2018.
Nov
17th

Ford cuts 2017 profit forecast at credit arm

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Ford lowered the 2017 pretax profit forecast for its financial services arm by $300 million to about $1.5 billion, due to lower auction values for used vehicles.
Nov
17th

Porsche 911 RSR at LA 2016 – pictures

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Nov
17th

Jaguar rebuilds a 1957 legend – the XKSS supercar

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Jaguar's new supercar has been 60 years in the making. Don't expect paddle shifters, ABS, or even the luxury of electric windows. As well as a vintage look, the XKSS has vintage features to boot.
Nov
17th

Porsche 911 RSR endurance racer blasts into 2016 LA show

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Porsche 911 RSR - LA show front
News 17 Nov, 2016

The new 911 RSR is, controversially, mid-engined, and will make its racing debut in 2017

Nov
17th

Honda Civic Si – pictures

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Nov
17th

Beijing Benz builds millionth Mercedes

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The millionth vehicle has been built at Beijing Benz Automotive Co (BBAC).
Nov
17th

VW in talks over high-end ride-hailing service in China

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VW Group said it is in talks with China's Didi Chuxing to set up a high-end ride-hailing service in the market. Didi Chuxing is China's largest ride-hailing company, with 300 million users across more than 400 cities.
Nov
17th

McLaren to add limited-edition hybrid hypercar

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McLaren will build a limited-edition hypercar with the same three-seat arrangement as its iconic F1, the British company said. Production will be limited to 106 units, the same number as the F1.
Nov
17th

Subaru VIZIV-7 Concept previews new mid-size SUV

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Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept - front
News 17 Nov, 2016

Subaru reveals the VIZIV-7 Concept at the 2016 LA Motor Show, previewing a new seven-seat SUV for the American market

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