LaFontaine Automotive Group expands in metro Detroit
LaFontaine Automotive Group has purchased a Chevrolet store in metro Detroit, marking its second dealership acquisition of the year......»»
John Dion named Ford chief transformation officer
The company has added former ESAB Corp. executive John Dion to its leadership team as it looks to cut costs, overcome quality woes and improve its operational execution......»»
As U.S. CPO sales fall to 8-year low, some brands make older cars eligible
Last year, sales of certified vehicles fell 9.4 percent to 2.49 million, according to figures from the Automotive News Research & Data Center. It was the lowest annual volume since 2014, when 2.34 million certified sales were recorded......»»
Mobile dash cam app yields safer driving behaviors, firm says
A cellphone used as a dash cam paired with a driver safety app is helping users implement safer driving behavior, data from Driver Technologies Inc. shows......»»
U.S. Transportation Department awards $94 million for innovative mobility projects
The $1 trillion November 2021 infrastructure law dedicates $500 million over five years for "Smart" mobility projects......»»
Scout picked S.C. because of speed, says CEO Scott Keogh
Scout Motors picked a site in suburban Columbia, S.C. for its $2 billion factory in part because it was ready to go. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a $1.3 billion incentive package for the project into law Monday......»»
Genesis dealer says standalone stores are critical
Tim Bergstrom, dealer principal of Genesis of Appleton, the brand's third standalone store, says that top-notch treatment for Genesis buyers is key to the brand's ability to compete against other luxury makes......»»
Subaru names longtime exec Troy Poston to top sales job
Troy Poston will take over as head of U.S. sales for Subaru of America effective April 1, succeeding Jeff Walters, who moves to the automaker's top U.S. job with the retirement of longtime CEO Tom Doll......»»
Murgado Automotive adds more stores near Chicago
The transaction includes two dealerships, one selling Cadillac, and the other selling Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Infiniti and Honda from separate showrooms......»»
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car
Battery packs can cost tens of thousands of dollars and represent up to 50 percent of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them......»»
VW sees all its Russian assets frozen by court
VW is attempting to sell its Russian factory in Kaluga, south of Moscow......»»
Audi seeks to catch up in China in test of Germany"s automotive grit
Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says the automaker's transition to EVs in China is "a challenge" for the VW Group subsidiary. The shift to cleaner technologies presents more than one dilemma for Germany's largest automakers......»»
VW diesel settlement helping to cut Great Lakes emissions
The Mackinac Island Ferry Co. plans to use a $3 million grant from Michigan's Volkswagen settlement fund to convert one of its boats from diesel to electric power......»»
Mercedes-Benz tunes up its 2024 entry-level GLA crossover
While there are no major sheet metal changes for the Mercedes GLA, the interior, exterior and equipment have all been revised, and a mild-hybrid powertrain is standard......»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: A lull in the problems
Just 2,400 vehicles are being cut from automakers’ production plans worldwide this week because of the microchip shortage, one of the lowest weekly totals in months......»»
Automotive supplier takes over Ann Arbor "light therapy" startup out of bankruptcy
Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Eypex, a tier-one supplier of magnetic fasteners for cars, came to terms with the trustee assigned to the case of JustLight, a maker of infrared light devices......»»
Pittsburgh body shop generates revenue for Diehl Auto Group
Operating a large collision repair facility also has helped Diehl Automotive Group sell new cars. When cars come to the collision center and are deemed a total loss, Diehl has an opportunity to sell that customer a new vehicle......»»
Fuel cells left behind by rapid EV sales, infrastructure growth
Electric vehicle sales and adoption have jumped so far ahead of fuel cell passenger cars that it will be nearly impossible to catch up......»»
Column: General Motors" white-collar buyout offers appear timed to tame UAW
Spending up to $1.8 billion toward $2 billion in annual savings may not seem like the smartest move, but doing it right before negotiations begin looks pretty savvy......»»
Jardine deal opens U.K. opportunity for Lithia
Lithia Motors' latest acquisition of Jardine Motors Group gives it a sizable presence the United Kingdom and gives it exposure to the agency model......»»