August U.S. sales: Asian automakers post gains
The Hyundai Kona subcompact crossover led the way with a 71 percent gain to 5,777 deliveries. Santa Fe and Tucson both recorded double-digit hikes. Among decliners, the Elantra fell 21...
Tesla Model 3 gets freshened; prices cut on Model S, X
For the Model 3, the freshen was expected and gives the entry model a more elegant look and premium features typical of rivals in the compact luxury sedan segment. Some...
Mini goes big and electric with new Countryman
The Countryman, last redesigned in 2017, remains a workhorse for Mini in the U.S. The crossover was a volume nameplate in the year's first half, accounting for 5,257 units, up...
UAW files charges accusing GM, Stellantis of unfair labor practices
"GM and Stellantis's willful refusal to bargain in good faith is not only insulting and counterproductive, it's also illegal," Fain said. The complaints, which are identical and provide little detail,...
Castle Automotive buys VW, Mazda, Hyundai-Genesis car dealerships
Castle Automotive Group of Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., made its first acquisition of 2023 with the purchase of three dealerships in Chicago's western suburbs. Castle Automotive on Thursday bought Pugi Auto...
Ford gets $4B credit line to weather market ‘uncertainties’
The automaker in July warned of economic headwinds, including inflation, higher industrywide incentives, electric vehicle pricing pressure, increased warranty expenses and the potential for UAW contract negotiations to raise labor...
China’s BYD to showcase models at Japan Mobility Show
BYD will reportedly release two other EV models in Japan, the Dolphine hatchback and Seal sedan, by the end of 2023. It is unclear whether it will put all three...
Ram 1500 TRX being axed at the end of 2023
Ram's high-performance 1500 TRX will go out of production at the end of this year. The swift and powerful pickup, equipped with the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine made famous in...
Stellantis brings Spoticar used-car platform to U.S.
Kommor said, in particular, there have been fewer vehicles that are no more than 3 years old on the market.Edmunds, the third-party shopping site, said that's "due to disruptions in...
U.S. makes $12B available from climate law for EV plant retrofits
The funding is a sign the Biden administration is doubling down on the shift to EVs to remake the auto industry despite criticism from the biggest autoworkers union. The UAW’s...