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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

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

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

Who can replace AutoNation’s Mike Jackson as voice of the industry?

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The transition to a new CEO could make for a real tone shift at AutoNation.
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

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
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.
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.
Sep
23rd

Champion Porsche, brand’s top dealer, faces fallout from employee fraud scheme

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The nation's highest-volume Porsche dealership is trying to extricate itself from a scandal involving a former employee who is accused of pocketing over $2.5 million in customer deposits on nonexistent vehicles before he disappeared last month.
Sep
23rd

Cadillac dealers leave meeting upbeat about product, marketing

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Dealers gathered in Las Vegas last week for a conference that included looks at the new XT6 three-row crossover, CT4 and CT5 sedans, and the next-generation Escalade.
Sep
23rd

Mazda turns to more virtual engineering to cut prototype costs

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Managing Executive Officer Mitsuo Hitomi says the move will help Mazda juggle the massive complexity of new technologies on a shoestring budget.
Sep
22nd

EU electrified car push is driven by rules, not market demand

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Jaguar, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche and VW are among automakers electrifying their lineups in what looks like an enthusiastic move to the new technology.
Sep
22nd

Nissan Altima orange is the new orange

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Nicole Fonseca, a 39-year-old Detroiter who studied fashion design at Central Michigan University, was tasked with color and interior design on the redesigned 2019 Nissan Altima.
Sep
22nd

In Columbus, Ohio, autonomous shuttles spark showdown

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The controversy pits the Transport Workers Union of America and its 850 Columbus members against an array of public and private transportation groups.
Sep
22nd

Kia K900 gets fine-tuning from Albert Biermann

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Kia's next K900 is banking on the influence of German master tuner Albert Biermann.
Sep
21st

Amazon finds another way into the car dashboard with Echo Auto

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Amazon's latest aftermarket product, Echo Auto, allows drivers to bring the power of Alexa with them on the road.
Sep
21st

GM restructures global strategy, EV executives

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General Motors is restructuring the leadership of its global strategy and EV units as it begins to deploy at least 20 battery-electric and fuel-cell powered vehicles globally by 2023.
Sep
21st

California, other states set to challenge Trump over relaxed emissions rules

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Democratic leaders in three states warned again Friday they are ready to challenge the Trump administration in court, alleging abuse of power, if it moves ahead with plans to weaken tailpipe emission standards, and they criticized the auto industry...
Sep
21st

Calsonic, backed by KKR, lines up $5.9 billion in financing for Magneti deal

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Calsonic Kansei has lined up around 5 billion euros ($5.9 billion) in financing from Japanese banks to help fund its proposed acquisition of FCA's Magneti Marelli unit, Reuters reported.
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