by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 22, 2019
Shares of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles jumped 3.44% in the U.S. and Renault increased 4.18% in Paris after an Italian newspaper reported that the two automakers are holding talks again about a possible merger. Even though talks between the two automakers broke down...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 21, 2019
California regulators have launched a probe of Volvo’s pioneering subscription sales program, Care by Volvo, following dealer allegations that the flat-price service violates state franchise and consumer protection laws. If the California Department of Motor Vehicles...
by Michael Strong | Aug 21, 2019
People select the cars, trucks and utility vehicles they buy for all sorts of reasons ranging from color to price to content. If you’re already thinking about the replacement for your new vehicle before its tires hit your driveway, then you’re shopping with resale in...
by Michael Strong | Aug 21, 2019
President Donald Trump took to Twitter to criticize four automakers for cutting a deal with California that flies in the face of the administration’s efforts to roll back Obama administration rules for fuel economy. Ford Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., BMW AG and...
by Michael Strong | Aug 20, 2019
Social media is flooded with first day of school pictures and the airwaves are equally saturated with commercials touting sales for all of the goods those kids will need to after the pics have been taken. For the older ones, shopping may include more than clothes,...
by Michael Strong | Aug 20, 2019
At the beginning of every year, automakers start rolling out their newest additions to their expansive portfolio of products, hoping to catch lightning in a bottle and produce the next massive selling car, truck or utility vehicle. When these get added to the existing...
by Michael Strong | Aug 19, 2019
Automakers are continually looking for ways to make their customers even more loyal to the brand and Audi’s the latest with its “Always Audi” program. Anyone leasing or buying a 2019 or newer Audi can get seven free rental days from Silvercar by Audi, the German...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 19, 2019
The Woodward Dream Cruise is gone for another year, but it did give Ford Motor Co. a chance to showcase the new Icon Group, which is now the custodian of the legendary Ford Mustang and is now expected to show off a “Mustang-like” sport-utility vehicle. Dave Pericak,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 19, 2019
It was something of a homecoming when Michael Sprague was named director of global brand and integrated marketing at Ford Motor Co. last October. He spent much of his early career under the Blue Oval before signing on at Kia Motor America. After a decade with the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 16, 2019
With few signs of any slowdown in the utility vehicle boom, Infiniti is getting ready to add another model to its line-up, the automaker offering a vague tease of the new QX55 model during its appearance at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Nissan’s luxury...
by Michael Strong | Aug 16, 2019
Oliver Zipse, BMW’s newly appointed chief executive officer, didn’t wait long to make it clear what his priority will be: Beat Mercedes-Benz. In an email to employees on his first day, the new CEO urged them to find creative ways to push the Bavarian carmaker’s sales...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 15, 2019
Sales of big sport utility vehicles all but collapsed 10 years ago during the last recession but they have made a steady comeback because of their ability to carry multiple passengers in relative comfort. While General Motors with vehicles such as the Cadillac...
