courtesy of ChryslerChrysler needs a spark to continue the extraordinary growth that began almost as soon as it emerged from Chapter 11 and began its relationship with Fiat. It has gotten that…
ThinkstockSome brands have stellar reputations as a result of innovation, well thought-out marketing strategies and good public relations from the companies behind them. On the other hand, weak or defective products, scandals…
At the end of the first quarter of 2014, the Toyota Corolla was the best-selling car in the world. That is not exactly earth-shattering news because the Corolla has been the best-selling…
courtesy of General MotorsIt is the flagship of Cadillac’s line — the super powerful CTS-V. Cadillac has updated virtually every other car in its line. The brute with a 556-horsepower engine languishes.…
The recall of some 2.6 million General Motors vehicles to replace a faulty ignition switch has already forced the company to reserve more than $1 billion to make the needed repairs.
Paul Ausick Toyota has announced its full-year earnings for the period that ended on March 30. Along with stellar earnings, the Japanese car manufacturer reported it sold 9,116,033 vehicles.
White House Photo by Pete SouzaAfter finishing last year strong, U.S. equity markets had a volatile start this year, pulling back from all-time highs. Stocks have recovered since and, so far this…
In what is being characterized as a move to make it easier to get customer feedback and post it online more quickly, GM later soon will send out a new, shorter questionnaire…
Paul Ausick ThinkstockSales of used vehicles slipped 6.7% in the first quarter of 2014, from 9.8 million units in the year-ago quarter to 9.1 million units this year. Franchised sales were up 11% at…
courtesy of Tesla MotorsTesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is due to report earnings this coming Wednesday. This did not make our top earnings of the week because Tesla actually has such a…
courtesy of General MotorsGeneral Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) has been struggling all year with sales of its Chevy Silverado pick-up. The Silverado is historically the top selling vehicle in the U.S. for…
As U.S. car and light truck sales rose 8.1% in April, one of the most visible successes was the Ford F-Series pickup -- the perennial "king of the hill" in American vehicle…
Nissan Motor Co.The April average sales price for a light vehicle slipped 0.1% from $32,188 in March to $32,141.Carmakers, on average, sold each vehicle for $47 less than in March. Year-over-year, April…
Automakers reported April U.S. sales throughout the morning Thursday, and sales for the month rose for most carmakers. The exceptions were Ford and Volkswagen.
courtesy of General MotorsJust 5% of new car shoppers in a recent survey said that they would not consider buying a General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) car as a result of the…
