Audi, Ford lead J.D. Power lease-end satisfaction study
The analytics firm called communication key for dealers and lenders who still wish to win and keep lessees. Roosenberg emphasized outreach before the lease ended. In his opinion, he said,...
Toyota jumps back into hot hatch rally racers with GR Corolla
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla will go on sale this year with what Toyota is calling a “Core” trim available in one of three colors — white, black or red...
Rivian says war in Ukraine exacerbates supply-chain woes
EV maker Rivian Automotive Inc. says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is adding to supply chain pressures and costs, becoming one of the first U.S. automakers to cite the war in...
Advocacy group releases policy agenda to prepare U.S. workers for autonomous vehicles
The proposed policies "will support this objective and can complement continued efforts to enact a federal framework allowing AVs to scale and flourish in the U.S.," she said. AVs could...
Porsche pilots Holoride VR gaming ride at L.A. track
Porsche is looking to advance itself in the world of in-vehicle entertainment — at least at its in-house playground in Southern California. It's now offering a virtual reality gaming experience...
SEC issues subpoena to EV startup Faraday Future over inaccurate statements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed some members of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.'s management team as part of a probe into inaccurate statements made to its investors,...
GM, Ford to idle two Michigan assembly plants next week
In another Michigan plant announcement, Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it would halt production at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit next week, where it builds the...
TD Auto Finance to fund deals quickly with ‘real-time payments’
TD Auto Finance says it will be the first lender to fund auto loans arranged by its dealership partners with "real-time payments" hourly rather than the traditional, slower electronic disbursements...
Advocacy group releases policy agenda to prepare U.S. workers for AVs
The proposed policies "will support this objective and can complement continued efforts to enact a federal framework allowing AVs to scale and flourish in the U.S.," she said. AVs could...
Ford to idle Mustang production for a week due to microchip shortage
Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it would halt production at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit next week, where it builds the Mustang, due to a global...