Automotive News reports U.S. new vehicle sales improved for the second straight month, building on momentum gained in September and fueled by hybrids and EVs. +
Toyota is among the stars of JD Power’s latest brand loyalty study, which gives four out of the five highest-ranking marques a retention rate in the 60% range. +
Mazda, Honda and Subaru lead the pack as a strong September helps dealers avoid a weak third quarter for new car and light truck sales. +
Relaxed CAFE targets could make new vehicles more affordable as President Trump entertains Xi Jinping — and the prospect of Chinese factories on American soil. +
Kerrigan Advisors’ latest quarterly auto dealership buy-sell report finds a market accelerated by big groups spending big money in big markets. +
Rising hybrid and fleet sales are among the factors pushing some experts to adjust their full-year projections after a relatively strong August. +
The proliferation of panoramic-style sunroofs coincides with a rise in recalls and rampant reports of spontaneous shattering and explosions. +
Honda of Martinsburg will open as planned Tuesday despite a lawsuit alleging the factory is engaged in a “fiat” to undermine a nearby Maryland dealer. +
Automotive News’s July sales report finds limited inventories have “hamstrung” U.S. Toyota dealers while competitors get a boost from strong hybrid demand. +
A supplier fire and high demand helped the Honda CR-V outsell the Ford F-Series by more than 16,000 units in the first half of the year. +
