Workers at a major Ford plant in Canada are unhappy with a contract their union reached with General Motors and would likely vote down a similar agreement, a senior local union official said today.
General Motors posted its smallest U.S. sales decline since March, and Cadillac extended its streak of year-over gains to four consecutive months. GM's performance last month was little changed from September 2015. Its total sales fell 0.
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said September sales rose 1.5 percent to 197,260 vehicles, with strong light-truck volume -- led by the Tacoma -- offsetting weak car demand.
U.S. auto safety regulators said they are opening two new preliminary investigations into 642,000 Ford SUVs and cars over door latch warning light and steering issues.
BorgWarner said it plans to sell its Remy aftermarket business to an investor group for $80 million.
Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler and Honda posted U.S. sales declines in September while Toyota and Nissan advanced as industry volume slipped for the second straight month, even as discounts rose. Overall, light-vehicle deliveries fell 0.
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French new-car registrations rose 2.5 percent in September with most automakers except PSA Group making sales gains.
Kia's fourth-generation Rio hatchback grows incrementally in nearly every direction and as a result promises more space for people and gear.
Dealers' inability to attract and retain women workers mirrors a larger problem: keeping employees in general, NADA's latest Dealership Workforce study found. High turnover costs dealers profits.
When Spanish supplier Gestamp decided to enter North America, it needed a showcase for its hot-stamping technology. It found one in Chattanooga.
Mercedes-Benz outsold its luxury competitors in the U.S. in September, adding to its lead for the year as demand for SUVs and crossovers helped overcome a surge in incentive spending by BMW.
American Honda reported a 0.1 percent decline in September volume as strong demand for trucks failed to offset sluggish car sales.
Nissan's possible sale of Calsonic Kansei Corp., one of its biggest suppliers, would cast off a final vestige of the carmaker's keiretsu system of intertwined parts makers. It also would inject much-needed cash into Nissan Motor Co.
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Ford said it recorded its best Canadian September sales results on record, with deliveries rising 6.9 percent to 30,170 vehicles. GM Canada reported a 2 percent increase while FCA dropped 18 percent.
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Despite sagging demand for luxury cars, the redesigned A4 propelled Audi of America to its 69th straight monthly U.S. sales record in September. Sales at sister brand VW continued to wane.
September was once again dominated in Canada by Ford, which was driven in turn by all-time record sales of the Ford F-150. Auto sales essentially went sideways in September -- a 0.5 percent drop from a record year-ago month.
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