Best New Car Brands of 2019
One of the most carefully followed new car brand rating reports — the J.D. Power 2019 Initial Quality Survey — was released today. The survey influences new car buyers as the largest manufacturers in…
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More – and Older — Vehicles Now Traveling on US Roads
The U.S. auto fleet is getting both larger and older. Consumer tastes have also swung toward utility vehicles and are making slow progress to purchasing more alternative energy vehicles.
Auto Dealer Sentiment Still Negative in Q2
U.S. car dealers retained their negative business outlook in the second quarter, but expect to see an improvement in the quarter ahead.
Automakers to Trump: We Can Meet Clean Air Deal We Struck With Obama
Seventeen of the world's largest automakers have sent a letter to President Trump seeking a resumption of the administration's discussions with California and other states over auto mileage and emissions standards.
Fiat Chrysler Kills Renault Deal
If Fiat Chrysler had been able to close a $40 billion merger with Renault, the result would be the third largest car company in the world. Europe would have a dominant force in the…
This Famous Auto Brand Sells Only 33 Cars a Day
Fiat's U.S. sales have suffered for several years. There are several reasons for Fiat's American problem, including plenty of competition.
May Auto Prices to Jump 4% as Volumes Taper
Auto sales in May are expected to slip by 3% year over year. Pricing has been strong, but may be softening as buyers are starting to worry about affordability.
Mexico Tariffs Kick Automakers While They Are Down
The U.S. president on Thursday said the nation will impose tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico unless the country stems the flow of illegal migrants to the United States. The auto industry, in…
Tesla Set to Price China-Built Model 3, Make Changes to California Assembly Line
Tesla has revealed that it will begin taking orders on May 31 for its Shanghai-built Model 3 for the Chinese market. The company is also expected to build its new Model Y SUV/crossover at…
May Car Sales to Slip, Ford Set to Plunge
May U.S. car sales are expected to fall, another sign that the industry, which has been so healthy for so many years, has entered a period of decline.
Do Investors Think That China’s Tesla May Outgun Its Forebear?
Chinese electric car maker Nio reported dreadful first-quarter results and doesn't see much improvement for the second quarter. Shares jumped more than 5% on the report. Here's why.
Car Sales Forecast Slips Again as Industry Struggles to Hold Ground
The J.D. Power estimate for new car sales in May is down by more than 2% compared with May 2018 as a strong U.S. economy and rising consumer sentiment don't seem to be translating…
GM Merger With Ford Looks More Likely
Deep trouble at Ford and GM's need for more heft to compete with rivals Toyota and Volkswagen make a marriage between the two largest car companies more likely by the day.
Americans Still Have 2 Very Big Concerns About Electric Vehicles
More U.S. consumers are considering an electric vehicle for their next new car purchase, but they remain concerned about price and range.
Tesla’s Market Value Still Almost as Large as Ford’s
Tesla having a market value almost as large as Ford's shows the value of the former's halo and the ongoing pessimism about the latter.