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Sep
24th

Chevy Volt debuts new external sound safety system for GM

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The 2019 Chevy Volt includes a new version of an external sound feature designed to meet coming federal regulations for EVs and hybird vehicles that run quietly at low speeds.
Sep
24th

Frederic Lissalde says BorgWarner has been positioned to have a higher content per vehicle on battery electric cars than on traditional hybrid or combustion engines.

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BorgWarner is reaching an enviable position for a traditional engine parts supplier -- it won't care what kind of a propulsion system a customer wants.
Sep
24th

Mercedes-Benz to import GLC into the U.S. from India

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While the U.S. industry is transfixed on the rise of China as a critical market and manufacturing base, another Asian country is stepping onto the stage: India.
Sep
24th

How Renault aims to remain EV leader in Europe

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Renault has been a leader in European EV sales since the introduction of the Zoe hatchback in 2012. In an interview with Automotive News Europe, the automaker's EV program chief, Eric Feunteun, discussed the company's future electric plans.
Sep
24th

Aging used cars ripen on lots

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Used-car lots still have too many units that have sat for 60 days or longer, or even more than 45 days, says used-car guru Dale Pollak.
Sep
24th

40 ways car dealerships can cope with a crisis

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At the height of the Great Recession, every new-car dealership in America had its own set of problems and own set of solutions. But some tactics, we found, were fairly ubiquitous.
Sep
24th

Audi plans to revive Horch name on version of the A8

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The Audi A8's most powerful version will be available with Horch badging when the car is freshened in two or three years, company insiders say.
Sep
24th

Lincoln ‘surprised’ by scant interest in subscription plan

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While Lincoln has no plans to discontinue its subscription pilot, officials say they'll have to alter the service #8212; including getting dealerships more involved #8212; if it's ever to grow beyond the test phase.
Sep
24th

Tesla has full pipeline after slow ramp-up of Model 3

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Tesla Inc's challenging Model 3 production ramp-up has pushed back output of the $35,000 base-price Standard Range version, but the company still has a full plate of updates and new products planned.
Sep
24th

Reagor Dykes bankruptcy sale approved for November

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Groups handling the dealership group's assets are supposed to resolve automakers' objections by next month.
Sep
24th

Pollak to unveil new tech-based pricing strategy for used vehicles

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Days on the lot is as up to date a metric as a sundial, says Dale Pollak, who proposes evaluating a vehicle's investment quality instead.
Sep
24th

Mark O’Neil retiring from Cox

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Cox Automotive COO Mark O'Neil, who helped start CarMax and Dealertrack, will step down Feb. 1 after three decades in auto retailing.
Sep
24th

Audi plans to revive Horch name on version of the A8

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Mercedes-Benz resurrected Maybach a while back. Now sources say Audi will do the same with Horch.
Sep
24th

Tesla fighters, utility vehicles are a la mode at the Paris auto show

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The Paris auto show marks the start of the fight back by German premium automakers against Tesla's dominance of the market for full-electric luxury vehicles.
Sep
24th

How Kia’s new Telluride rumbled onto the runway

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The surprise sneak peek at New York Fashion Week was another example of Kia showing up in unexpected places, such as the luxury sports sedan segment and the top tier of the industry's quality rankings.
Sep
24th

The 2019 e-tron is Audi’s first full-electric vehicle and is aimed squarely at the Tesla Model X

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With its reservation model, Audi aims to ensure that its e-tron electric vehicle is profitable for both dealers and the factory.
Sep
24th

Renault aims to remain EV leader in Europe

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Renault has been a leader in European EV sales since the introduction of the Zoe hatchback in 2012.
Sep
24th

Florence damage less than Harvey, still significant

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The damage caused by Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas is still significant, despite looking minimal compared with previous hurricanes that hit more densely populated areas of the United States.
Sep
24th

Mercedes-Benz to import GLC into the U.S. from India

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Mercedes will join Ford in tapping India as a production source for vehicles it will sell in the U.S., underscoring the subcontinent's rapid ascent as an auto export hub.
Sep
23rd

Porsche, in shift toward hybrids, EVs, drops diesels

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Porsche will stop offering diesel versions of its light vehicles, marking the latest blow for the technology that has come under intense scrutiny by regulators and environmental groups.
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