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Feb
8th

Toyota halts Japanese output on steel shortage

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Toyota has suspended production at all of its Japanese plants due to a shortage of steel following an explosion at a Japanese steel plant last month.
Feb
8th

New Subaru XV gets more efficient engines and extra kit

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Subaru XV 2016
News 8 Feb, 2016

Subaru XV updated for 2016 with new infotainment system and updated engines, with no price increase

Feb
8th

F23 2 Series Convertible & future BMWs

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While it may be true that worldwide sales of convertibles have peaked, that doesn't mean there isn't still good business to be had from this segment. Especially if you are BMW.
Feb
8th

Chicago auto show preview

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Expected this week at the show are an updated Ram heavy-duty pickup, a freshened Hyundai Santa Fe crossover, a special-edition Ford Explorer Sport crossover and a new version of the Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup.
Feb
8th

The inventory is too low? Oh, the irony

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Wall Street analysts tend to keep a wary eye on automakers' vehicle inventory. If it creeps up, it can be a sign that profit-eroding incentives are coming to help move the metal.
Feb
8th

A boost in fleet helps Jan. sales stay afloat

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Strong fleet volume lifted overall sales of new light vehicles in the U.S. in January -- almost enough to overcome a shortened calendar and a winter storm.
Feb
8th

VW dealership valuations slide; some smell opportunity

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Volkswagen's diesel scandal has dinged the company's sales, profits and image. Now, as the scandal enters its sixth month with few signs of a resolution, the effects are trickling down to the value of its U.S. dealerships.
Feb
8th

Conti must ration parts for recall fixes

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Summary: Supplier Continental is recalling five million airbag control units that affectvehicles made by companies including Volkswagen, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Fiat Chrysler.
Feb
8th

Texas dealer tunes into aftermarket audio

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Huffines Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram Lewisville in suburban Dallas last year took a shot at selling specialized aftermarket audio accessories and has amped up profits as a result.
Feb
8th

Dual-sourcing dilemma hits Japan again

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Toyota is suspending production at all assembly lines in Japan because of an explosion at a steel plant.
Feb
8th

Nissan bolsters Sentra as gateway to the brand

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Nissan says it spent three times as much as usual to give its 2016 Sentra compact sedan a midcycle freshening. The goal is to give newcomers more reason to stay with the brand.
Feb
8th

Honda Ridgeline: Not your teenager’s truck

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Honda hopes its marketing campaign for the Ridegline will grab buyers with a little more gray in their hair and green in their wallets than the prototypical Toyota Tacoma fan.
Feb
8th

Cash for Nissan’s preferred dealers

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In its drive to grab a larger slice of the U.S. market, Nissan North America is quietly forming alliances with selected dealers who get favorable treatment, and sometimes millions of dollars, from the company.
Feb
8th

Used-car loophole for recalls tightens up

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While a proposed federal law to close the used-car loophole is dead for now, efforts to keep unrepaired recalled vehicles out of circulation are stirring.
Feb
8th

Where Toyota, Lexus got their leaders

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While Scion served Toyota as a test bed for marketing and retail innovations, it was also an effective proving ground for executives.
Feb
8th

Premium brands face challenges as incentives rise and trucks rule the day

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Luxury sales are slowing down, particularly on the car side. Can the luxury automakers keep a lid on their incentives and inventories?
Feb
8th

Bentley at work on a sporty SUV

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Bentley is developing a sportier, coupelike version of the Bentayga, the ultraluxury brand's first SUV.
Feb
8th

AutoNation’s recall policy disrupts used-vehicle business

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AutoNation's recall policy challenged its used-vehicle business in the fourth quarter. The disruptions will continue through the first half as the retailer continues to expand its used-vehicle inventory.
Feb
8th

Countering Chevy’s Silverado surge

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General Motors gained a chunk of share in the full-sized pickup segment last year. But it faces stiffer competition from Ford and Ram in 2016.
Feb
7th

Ford to build Prius rival and plant in Mexico – report

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The rumours have been increasing in number in recent weeks and now The Wall Street Journal claims to have information confirming that Ford will indeed build a new plant in Mexico.
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