Toyota Crown family of models aims globally
As the signature variant of the reworked 16th-generation Crown series, the lift-up sedan cuts an intriguing silhouette. It stood out on the road during a recent test drive through Yokohama,...
Carvana store in Michigan suspended
Used-vehicle retailer Carvana, facing another setback, had its license suspended by Michigan on Friday for repeated violations covering titles, registrations and odometers. Michigan's Department of State on Friday said that...
How to improve the sales experience, lift profits
Moussa said that the streamlined organizational structure benefits the dealership, its employees and customers."Our payroll expense is about half the average dealership," he said. "So that means higher profitability." Moussa...
Car dealer group guidelines could shape state debates
"One thing that NADA has made clear is that these are designed to evolve, so if things change, then we can change the principle to reflect that change," said Maas,...
Volvo passes Freighliner in electric trucking market
DUBLIN, Va. —Freightliner has led its U.S. diesel big rig rivals for years, commanding a market share no competitor could catch. But the nascent transformation to electric trucking provides other...
Rivian recalls 13,000 light trucks to repair potential steering defect
Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc. will recall about 13,000 vehicles it delivered to customers after discovering a minor structural defect. Irvine, California-based Rivian will recall the vehicles because a...
Stellantis Jeep plant hit with 6th air quality violation
Stellantis has been hit with another odor violation at its Detroit Assembly Complex on Mack Avenue, marking the sixth time in a year that state regulators have flagged the Jeep...
September wholesale used-vehicle prices continue slide
"Vehicles are once again depreciating assets," Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke said in a news release. "As we look at the cumulative declines this year, we are down significantly...
Toyota, Ford, GM, VW and Hyundai dealerships sold in 4 states
Vanguard Auto buys two dealerships Vanguard Automotive Group of Dallas added two Texas dealerships, one in June and one in September, to nearly double its store count. With the acquisitions...
Why cobalt mining has resumed in the U.S. after 30 years
Booming demand for batteries powering the world’s shift into electric vehicles is rekindling U.S. cobalt production after at least a 30-year hiatus. Australia-based Jervois Global Ltd. is starting the...