A rumored 2018 version of a Ford Bullitt Mustang could be unveiled at this weekend's Detroit auto show. The iconic 1968 Mustang GT appeared in perhaps the best car-chase scene ever filmed.
Paul Ausick Automakers have showed up again in Las Vegas for the annual CES show with new technology and promises of new vehicles over the next couple of years.
Mexican exports of cars and light trucks reached an all-time high of 2.33 million in 2017, largely on the strength of pickup trucks built in the country by GM and Fiat Chrysler.
Retail customers can soon begin placing their orders for the first-ever Ford F-150 diesel pickup. The trucks are set to begin being delivered in the spring.
Paul Ausick One thing is for certain. The Fiat brand faces the same problems this year as it did last.
Cadillac and Lincoln may have another difficult year in 2018, if December sales results are any marker.
Americans bought about 2.5 million new full-size pickup trucks in 2017. The sales leader was once again the Ford F-Series with nearly 900,000 units sold for the year.
Auto sales in 2017 have been forecast to slip from 2016's record total and that appears to be just what is happening.
Ford U.S. sales rose nearly 1% year over year in December, while full-year sales slipped more than 1%. The F-Series pickups once again were Ford's top selling vehicle.
Paul Ausick The average age of American cars has risen almost relentlessly for well over a decade. This fact is a double-edged sword for auto makers.
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and other research calls from Friday include American Water Works, JB Hunt, Ford, General Motors and AstraZeneca.
After decades as the top-selling vehicle in the United States, the Ford F-Series will keep that crown with ease this year.
Judging by the most shorted stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange, short sellers were selective between the November 30 and December 15 settlement dates.
U.S. car sales are expected to fall in December compared to last year. However, it should be a record month for 2017.
Global sales at Ford are on track to be slightly lower than 2016 sales with one month of sales remaining in 2017.
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