U.S. regulators upgrade Jeep Liberty airbag probe
2012-01-30 12:21:57
Federal safety regulators have upgraded an investigation into almost 387,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles for potential inadvertent airbag deployment, increasing the possibility of a recall.

Auto hacking seen as growing risk with electronics frenzy
2012-01-30 10:21:22
Drivers can talk with each other via Bluetooth phone connections, ask their cars for directions and dial up satellite radio. The same cars use electronic components to signal the gas pedal to accelerate and control stability.

It's a new and crucial skill for a car dealer: Getting on the all-important page 1 of a shopper's search. Here's how to get there -- and stay there
2012-01-30 00:01:00
Rick Buffkin is sold on the power of Google to help him sell vehicles.

A year ago Chrysler's 'Born of Fire' commercial led the auto industry's return to the Super Bowl. What's the buzz this year?
2012-01-30 00:01:00
Eminem. Darth Vader. Transformers. When automotive companies returned to the Super Bowl last year, they spent lavishly on theatrics and firepower. This year the marketing momentum continues.

Fed-up dealers: Stop nitpicking on store rules
2012-01-30 00:01:00
When the factory rep is eyeballing the toilet paper in your dealership bathroom to make sure it's appropriately soft and cushy, it makes a dealer say, Hey, enough already.

As industry embraces his stand on fuel economy, Bill Ford seeks mobility for all in an urban world
2012-01-30 00:01:00
In 2004, a coalition of environmental groups lampooned Bill Ford, depicting him as a cartoon Pinocchio because Ford Motor Co. had failed to live up to its commitments to improve the fuel economy of SUVs.

Honda plans a star-studded Super Bowl
2012-01-30 00:01:00
American Honda Motor Co. will break out big-time celebrities and comedic license in a pair of 60-second TV commercials that will run during the Super Bowl.

Diesels are global stars; U.S. shrugs, steps on the gas
2012-01-30 00:01:00
Diesel engines are a bit like soccer. Soccer is the most popular game in the world. But the prospect of Monday Night Football stepping aside for men in shorts is about as likely as U.S.

AutoNation: If description fits, we'll buy it
2012-01-30 00:01:00
AutoNation Inc. is making offers to purchase used vehicles -- sight unseen -- listed for sale on popular third-party Web sites.

It's a new and crucial skill for a car dealer: Getting on the all-important page 1 of a shopper's search. Here's how to get there -- and stay there.
2012-01-30 00:01:00
Rick Buffkin is sold on the power of Google to help him sell vehicles.

U.S. automakers seen losing market share amid 2012 growth
2012-01-28 00:01:00
U.S. automakers led by General Motors may lose share in their home market this year, a setback that might be assuaged by holding onto some of their gains against disaster-stricken Japanese rivals in 2011.

Chrysler to add 1,600 workers at Illinois factory
2012-01-27 19:39:54
Chrysler Group will add more than 1,600 workers at its assembly plant in Belvidere, Ill., by the end of summer to boost output of the new Dodge Dart and two Jeep models.

Ford dealers say they're ready to 'Go Further'
2012-01-27 15:44:05
Ford's U.S. dealers appear to be responding well to the new slogan 'Go Further,' which will be used in upcoming marketing campaigns as the automaker seeks build on the momentum of its gains in U.S. sales and profitability.

Hyundai, Subaru, Lexus top NADA dealership satisfaction survey
2012-01-27 15:22:38
Hyundai, Subaru and Lexus have the most satisfied dealers, a National Association of Automobile Dealers survey released today shows.The bi-annual survey measures franchised new-car dealers' satisfaction with their respective auto manufacturers.

Allstate gives dealers a chance to sell more insurance products
2012-01-27 15:20:29
Allstate Dealer Services, a large insurer and FandI supplier, is expanding its program that lets dealerships sell auto insurance as licensed Allstate agents.