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Jun
5th

Hambelton Ford scores points with high-school tailgate party

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By celebrating high school sports with an annual tailgate party, Mel Hambelton Ford shines a bright spotlight on student athletes, musicians and dancers -- and strengthens its ties with customers.
Jun
5th

At AutoNation, still no CEO-in-waiting

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AutoNation tapped regional president Lance Iserman as its COO, but that doesn't mean he has the inside track to succeed CEO Mike Jackson when the time comes.
Jun
5th

Automakers urged to prepare for NAFTA changes

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Negotiations to update NAFTA are likely to focus on a mix of complex, technical issues and some more politically charged ones.
Jun
5th

VW tweaks 1 engine for 2 purposes

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VW's EA888 engine will be tuned to offer fuel economy in some versions, horsepower in others.
Jun
5th

BMW sees China easing JV rules soon

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BMW is poised to take advantage of any loosening in China's restrictions on foreign ownership in its automotive sector.
Jun
5th

Online auction ACV adds 8 markets

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ACV's expansion to eight additional markets shows that, despite the collapse of Beepi, there are still other startups seeking to find a niche in the remarketing world.
Jun
5th

CarGurus’ TV ads go national

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Shopping site CarGurus is going national today with its first TV campaign after a two-month test run in three cities.
Jun
5th

Toyota holds off BMW to remain most valuable car brand; Tesla rises to No. 8

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Toyota defended its title as the world's most valuable car brand in a new ranking, holding off BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla, meanwhile, made the biggest improvement, rising two spots to No. 8 because of a 32 percent increase in its brand value.
Jun
5th

Lutz: Fields great for 15 years ago

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It's natural to turn to Bob Lutz for perspective when there is a big shake-up at a company he once helped run. So what did Maximum Bob make of the changes at Ford?
Jun
5th

Loan terms continue to lengthen

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The share of new-vehicle loans with maturities of 73 to 84 months has nearly tripled in the past eight years. Used-vehicle financing is seeing the same trend.
Jun
5th

Motormindz consulting firm attracting industry brass

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Startup consulting firm motormindz is attracting a well-known stable of auto industry veterans.
Jun
5th

Waymo looks into autonomous trucks

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The self-driving car company said autonomous trucks could reduce tens of thousands of deaths each year.
Jun
5th

Texas dealership regroups after killings

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A Nissan store in Texas is regrouping after three died in a shootout between bounty hunters and a fugitive on the showroom floor.
Jun
5th

Who can resist mail like this?

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Lincoln has received the U.S. Postal Service's Irresistible Mail Grand Champion Award for the best interactive mail piece that engages through innovative print design and digital technologies.
Jun
5th

Will Buffett stores get booted in Texas?

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Warren Buffett's 31 Berkshire Hathaway Automotive dealerships in Texas face an uncertain future after the state Legislature failed to take action to make them legal.
Jun
4th

Automakers face big, costly challenges to make self-driving cars a reality

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Fear of disruption from companies such as Google and Uber has prompted automakers to pour billions into developing self-driving cars.
Jun
4th

Tesla owners should pay more for insurance, AAA says

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Data shows Tesla owners report more claims than average, and those claims cost more, an insurance group said. Tesla disputes the data analysis.
Jun
4th

Robots slow to arrive in dealer service bays

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Robots are common in car plants, but they're slow to arrive in dealer service bays.
Jun
4th

Why Honda put a lid on Civic Si’s power

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When the latest flavors of Honda's prolific Civic nameplate #8212; the Si coupe and sedan #8212; went on sale, two numbers stood out: 205 and 24,775.
Jun
4th

Tesla owners should pay more for insurance, AAA says

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Data shows Tesla owners report more claims than average, and those claims cost more, an insurance group said. Tesla disputes the data analysis.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up van, insurance you can rely on is a must.
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