by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 14, 2019
Few brands had the “cool” factor of Volkswagen back in the 1960s, when products like the Beetle and the Microbus won over millions of American buyers, young and old. The German automaker is hoping to rebuild its hip brand identity – while moving past the “god-awful...
by Michael Strong | Oct 14, 2019
While the U.S. and China continue to try to work through their differences on a new trade agreement, the two largest automotive markets in the world remain in lockstep as China’s new vehicle sales in mirrored those of the U.S. in September: down. Total auto sales fell...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 14, 2019
With the strike by more than 48,000 union members set to enter its fifth full week, the United Auto Workers and General Motors made little headway in talks that center on the union’s new contract. The UAW also moved to underscore its determination by raising the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 12, 2019
General Motors Co. is reviewing a counteroffer from the United Auto Workers, which the union said could lead to a tentative settlement in the monthlong strike by 48,000 UAW members. “We’re reviewing the proposal,” said GM spokesman David Barnas. “We won’t have an...
by Michael Strong | Oct 11, 2019
Hyundai’s luxury unit, Genesis Motors North America ended its hunt for a new CEO, selecting former Audi of America president Mark Del Rosso. He begins his tenure Oct. 21. Much of Del Rosso’s 25-year career has been spent at luxury automakers. He enjoyed two stints at...
by Michael Strong | Oct 11, 2019
Perhaps tired of waiting on the UAW to vet its latest proposal, General Motors released the details of its offer directly to its striking workers, hoping $9 billion in new investments might sway the opinions of its picket line-walking employees. Of the new total, $7.7...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 11, 2019
Long the laggard in the booming U.S. sport-utility vehicle market, Volkswagen is playing a fast game of catch-up, one quickly paying off as it defies this year’s downturn in the American automotive market. The German manufacturer rolled out its latest entry during a...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 11, 2019
Talks between the United Auto Workers and General Motors foundered late Thursday despite a meeting earlier in the week between GM Chairman Mary Barra and senior negotiators from the company and the union. Barra had asked for the meeting, which is held in a conference...
by Michael Strong | Oct 10, 2019
Nissan kicked off production of the European version of its new Juke sport-utility vehicle in northern England as questions swirled about the potential impact Brexit will have on its operations there. The Sunderland plant is the largest automotive factory in Great...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2019
James Dyson, the British inventor best known for his vacuums, cordless appliances and hand dryers, has had to suck it up and accept that he shouldn’t be in the car business, too. Reports the British entrepreneur might get into the business have been circulating for a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2019
Early this month, Denmark proposed that the European Union completely ban the sale of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. Closer to home, General Motors is expected to include plans to invest billions of dollars to add production of new battery-cars as part of its...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 10, 2019
With General Motors’ investment grade credit rating in danger and analysts warning GM dealers could face product shortages during the critical Christmas selling season, talks aimed at ending the strike by 48,000 GM employees belonging to the United Auto Workers...
