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October Auto Sales: Battered By Sandy, But Still Strong
The fury of Superstorm Sandy--wreaking havoc on New York, leaving disaster in its path in swaths of the Northeastern U.S., and spreading foul weather as far as the upper Midwest--left many Americans shaken, and holding onto loved ones this week. Estimates on the financial impact and the aftermath...
July 2012 Car Sales: Summer Heat Brings Surprising Numbers
Even as the global economy continues to flounder amid debt crises and high unemployment, car sales in the U.S. ride the tide of an aging fleet that needs replacing and rising... August 1, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
Next Ford F-150 To Get Aluminum Body For Better Gas Mileage
Ford's history, while not founded on the F150 pickup and its predecessors, has certainly been built around it over the last 60 years. From its debut in 1948 to the present... July 26, 2012 by Nelson Ireson 8
June 2012 Car Sales: Fireworks Or Sparklers This July 4th?
Car sales were stronger at the major automakers in June, but the pre-July 4th fireworks could fizzle later this year. Economic indicators are mixed, and analysts worry that... July 3, 2012 by Marty Padgett
J.D. Power: June Car Sales Will Grow By Double Digits
J.D. Power pointed out the impressive gains in initial vehicle quality yesterday, and today it's calling at least a ground-rule double for June sales--even though the month... June 21, 2012 by Marty Padgett
2012 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study: Industry Hits All-Time High
The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, a touchstone for the industry's current successes and failures in new-car design and production, shows that the industry has reached an... June 20, 2012 by Nelson Ireson 2
May 2012 Car Sales: The Ohana Edition
Disney fans know the Hawai'ian word ohana can mean family, or, "no one gets left behind." Apparently, car buyers haven't forgotten the meaning: they returned to showrooms for... June 3, 2012 by Marty Padgett
GM To Shutter Consolidated Line Of Canada's Oshawa Assembly Plant
General Motors’ Oshawa Car Assembly plant is one of the largest automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, covering some 10-million square feet of factory floor... June 1, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Auto Industry Puts A (Small) Dent In Unemployment
In Montgomery, Alabama, automaker Hyundai recently announced it was hiring 877 new workers. To fill those positions, over 20,000 prospective workers applied. Last summer... May 30, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 8
Would You Want Hello Kitty On Your Car--Forever?
The tribal tattoos and tramp stamps that were no-brainer decisions in college proved just that for some bearers in the years since. Will mass personalization on new cars... May 7, 2012 by Thomas Bey 3
April 2012 Car Sales Point To Strong Spring
Is it time to call the car industry recovered? In April, automakers sold vehicles at a rate that analysts say will only get better as dealers head into the spring selling... May 1, 2012 by Marty Padgett
Only 1 In 25 New Cars Has A Manual Gearbox Now: Why?
Go to any given dealership with 100 new cars. On average, just four of the 2012 models will have manual gearboxes. The trend of the vanishing third pedal is nothing new... April 19, 2012 by Thomas Bey 24
2013 Dart Pricing, Veloster Six-Month Test, Deadly Tax: Today’s Car News
While it may seem obvious, putting make-up on while driving can be very dangerous. That’s just one of the many distractions that are being highlighted during the month... April 17, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Chevrolet's Avalanche Pickup Hits The End Of The Road
In 2001, Chevrolet debuted the concept of a “lifestyle truck” with the launch of the Chevy Avalanche pickup. Prior to that, trucks were generally built for work... April 13, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 4
Detroit Makes Good: March Auto Sales Soar To Record Levels
If auto sales—now at their highest level in four years—are any indication, Americans are feeling a lot more confident. GM, Ford, and Chrysler all reported strong... April 3, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 1
February 2012 Car Sales: Best Since 2008
New-car sales gained momentum in February, as most automakers reported rising sales volumes for the month. With numbers still coming in from around the industry today... March 1, 2012 by Marty Padgett
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