Next Year’s Best-Selling Cars
For decades, a relatively small number of cars and light trucks have dominated U.S. sales, whether these were built by American, Japanese, or European manufacturers. This trend goes all the way back to the…
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We noted earlier this morning that U.S. new car sales continue to rise in November, but a few of the usual suspects had not reported sales at the time. But all the major manufacturers…
November Auto Sales Continue Upward Track
Automakers are releasing November U.S. sales figures today and the news continues to look good for most of the companies. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and Nissan both cruised past analysts’ estimates for sales…
Ford Tries to Breathe Life into the Lincoln
U.S. made luxury cars have become all but extinct, as buyers have deserted the iconic U.S. brands for foreign models from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus and others. We noted earlier today that the General Motors…
The Myth of the Cadillac Turnaround
The myth of a turnaround of the Cadillac division of General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) becomes more laughable by the month. The luxury nameplate continues to brag that its new ATS will add significantly…
November New Car Sales Forecast Tops 15 Million (GM, F, TM, HMC)
courtesy of General MotorsIn 2011, new car and light truck sales in the U.S. came in at about 13 million units sold. According to TrueCar.com, forecast sales for November put new light vehicle sales…
Another Three-Way Race for Global Car Sales
ThinkstockAs the year comes to a close, the speculation about which of the three largest car companies will be number one in global sales has started. Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), Volkswagen or General…
Ford Slows Production in New Romanian Plant
courtesy Ford Motor Co.In July of this year, Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) announced the beginning of production at its plant in Craiova, Romania, after spending more than €500 million to retool the plant…
Ford to Expand Chinese Engine Plant
courtesy Ford Motor Co.Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and its partners in a Chinese engine plant will invest an additional $37.3 million to expand the plant’s capacity. Mazda Motor Corp. and Chongqing Changan Automobile…
Ford and GM Stumble Toward Year’s End as 2013 Looms
courtesy of Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) both face challenges as 2012 closes that they did not face at the start of the year. Most of…
AAA Predicts a Slight Increase in Holiday Traffic
ThinkstockThe American Automobile Association expects a very small increase in holiday traffic over Thanksgiving, which it defines as Wednesday to Sunday. AAA estimates 43.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home…
Increased Use of Seat Belts Reduces Traffic Fatalities
ThinkstockTraffic fatalities continue to drop year-over-year. One reason may be the increased use of seat belts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2012 “nationwide seat belt use reached an all-time…
The Disappearing Quality Car
ThinkstockThere is nothing on the Toyota Motor Corp.’s (NYSE: TM) U.S. website about a recall of 2.8 million cars for steering and water pump problems. Or, if there is a note, it is carefully…
Faulty Airbags in 900,000 Jeeps Force Recall
Chrysler Group LLC will recall 919,545 Jeep SUVs manufactured between 2001 and 2004 due to a faulty airbag control module that may cause the vehicles’ airbags to inflate while the car is being driven.…
How Bad Could Hyundai’s Problems Be?
ThinkstockAmbulance chasing lawyers always overestimate what they can get for plaintiffs. That is much of the reason they have clients at all. These clients expect to win fantastic sums, but courts usually find the…