Car quality is getting worse, J.D. Power finds
New-vehicle quality improved at 12 of 33 brands ranked in the study: Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Maserati, Jaguar, Subaru, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Audi, Chrysler and Volvo. "It's not one thing...
Infiniti showroom redesign is lounge-like
The new Infiniti dealership has an Apple Store look, with floor-to-ceiling windows that increase product visibility while drawing light in. Infiniti said the design of the roofline "purposefully creates shadow...
How suppliers are gearing up for EV, battery growth
Lear Corp. will spend $112.5 million to expand three facilities in Michigan to boost its EV components business. The investment includes the construction of a 120,000-square-foot facility in Independence Township,...
Morgan Automotive Group buys Toyota car dealership in Florida
"We're keeping everybody in their place doing what they've been doing," Morgan said. Kevin Nill, managing director of Fort Lauderdale buy-sell firm Haig Partners, represented Hendrickson Jr. in the transaction....
EV makers are dividing into leaders and stragglers in U.S.
Some of the recent darlings of the EV market, including Kia and Rivian Automotive, are off to a slow start this year due to supply chain issues, softening demand and...
Polestar to form $200 million software JV with Geely unit
Polestar Automotive Holding UK is setting up a $200 million software joint venture with tech company Xingji Meizu, also owned by parent Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., to keep up...
Rivian acquires route planning app maker Iternio
Scaringe said Rivian would invest in improving and growing ABRP as a stand-alone app for users of other EVs and integrate Iternio's technology into its mobile app and in-vehicle navigation...
Toyota’s 3 GR nameplates get limited editions this year
Toyota Motor Corp. will offer special limited editions of each of its three GR track car models this year, including two that hearken back to Toyota models from decades ago....
Tesla loses bid to overturn Louisiana’s ban on direct car sales
The case is part of Tesla's strategy of reversing direct sales bans in some states against the electric carmaker, which bypassed traditional car dealerships to sell vehicles to consumers online...
Rivian acquires route planning app maker Iternio
Scaringe said Rivian would invest in improving and growing ABRP as a stand-alone app for users of other EVs and integrate Iternio's technology into its mobile app and in-vehicle navigation...