Today's Automotive Industry News
The Kelley Blue Book ranking of the 10 top picks of affordable new SUVs for 2013 is important for dealers to know, as customers hit their showrooms.
Get the KBB.com list of 10 Best SUV under $25,000 for 2013. [More]
Ford Motor Co., General Motors and Chrysler Group are all anticipating sales volume growth over the next few months, but they are preparing for it differently.
Find out how Detroit automakers have planned to boost capacity. [More]
Some green-minded U.S. motorist helped the nascent battery car market reach a critical milestone this past weekend, purchasing the 100,000th plug-in vehicle.
Despite 100,000 sold, expectations for EVs still lag behind results. [More]
With a growing volume of new hybrid cars in the automotive market each year, the number of used hybrids on the market will also continue to increase.
Here are some tips dealers and their customers should keep in mind. [More]
Chrysler Group LLC urged a Senate Finance Committee to approve legislation to make it easier to speed vehicle and parts shipments across North American borders.
Find out what Chrysler supports under possible new legislation. [More]
Automobiles with four-cylinder engines already comprise more than half of U.S. new-vehicle sales, and that number could continue to grow.
Find out more about the shift to 4-cylinder engine cars. [More]
In a head-on collision between a passenger car and a sport-utility vehicle, which passengers are more likely to survive is the topic of a recent study presented at an emergency medicine conference.
The findings are revealing and important for motorists to know. [More]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion Energi a 5-star NCAP vehicle score, the highest-possible safety rating.
Get the details on ratings for the Ford Fusion Energi. [More]
Tata Group, the Indian conglomerate that bought Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford in 2008 has turned out to be the best owner the British marques ever had.
Learn more about the two brands and how they are doing now. [More]
Toyota Motor Corp. says that its French manufacturing facility will begin building Yaris models destined specifically for the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
Get more information on 'Le Yaris' being built for U.S. buyers. [More]
The sheer volume of new models can be overwhelming for buyers, so that's why Ocean Mazda in Miami, Florida features vehicle comparisons to help shoppers make the right selection.
Find out how Ocean Mazda creates driving excitement! [More]
Cars.com names the 2013 most affordable compact sedan, taking into account compact sedans equipped with most desirable features and 5 years of fuel costs.
Find out which compact sedan model came out on top! [More]
Not only in Texas, but around the country, Pickup truck buyers in the U.S. are returning to their dealer showrooms, after several years of sitting on the sidelines.
Find out more about the "War on the Range" among pickups. [More]
Almost all the small sport-utility vehicles tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety fared poorly in a simulation of a deadly type of front-end crash.
Find out which sport-utility vehicle received a good rating. [More]For the new-car shopper seeking a personality-filled ride, the editors of Kelley Blue Book have compiled a list of the top 10 cars that exude personality!
Find out which new cars made the Kelley Blue Book list. [More] 
Hacking risks to drivers are on the rise as their cars become increasingly powered by and connected to computers, according to U.S. auto-safety regulators under NHTSA chief David Strickland.
Find out what the NHTSA is doing to thwart the threat. [More]
Once again, General Motors Co. will team up with another automaker, this time Nissan Motor Co., to help the Detroit-based maker fill a need in its vehicle lineup.
Find out what GM has planned for the 2014 selling season. [More]
Cisco Systems has announced results of the Cisco Customer Experience Report focused on the automobile buying and driving experience.
Here are some important revelations for dealers to consider. [More]
The Nissan LEAF continues to make electric vehicle sales history, after record sales in March and a 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April to become best-selling EV worldwide.
Get the facts and figures on the Nissan Leaf sales milestone. [More]
The more governmental regulations dealers face, the more valuable are sofware solutions from companies such as DealerTrack, says CEO Mark O’Neil.
O’Neil explains how technology will keep dealers on track. [More]For the first time in more than a decade, GM, Ford and Chrysler models had a majority of category winners in the Strategic Vision vehicle quality survey.
Get the details on high marks for the Detroit automakers. [More] 
The latest car lease credit approvals data from Swapalease.com shows 2013 has started out with the strongest credit health since the recession.
Get the facts that dealers can find are good for business. [More]
2013 is an exciting time for diesel fans, with three particularly significant models all arriving this year, but their sales success is far from guaranteed.
Find out why buyers could hold up from going diesel. [More]
General Motors Co., which has underperformed competitors on the West and East coasts for decades, now plans to help dealers in metropolitan areas on both coasts.
Find out what GM has in mind for its dealer showrooms. [More]
A sweeping survey just released suggests a disturbing complacency among major automakers in strengthening the relationship with their suppliers.
Get the facts and comments brought out in the survey. [More]