An early trend: Last year's three big sales winners -- Chrysler Group, Hyundai-Kia and Volkswagen of America -- continued to drive the market in January. An early subplot: American Honda and Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.
February 6th, 2012
Japan gets tough on collusion
For Japanese auto parts suppliers, these are deeply disturbing times. A business culture that has long overlooked collusion is under attack. Japan's Denso Corp.
February 6th, 2012
Wade urges timeout on facility plans
After its long-awaited study of facility-improvement programs, the National Automobile Dealers Association wants automakers to put their programs on hold for review, citing conclusions in the study that they cost too much, produce uncertain results...
February 6th, 2012
Small Acura sedan, Hyundai's Elantra coupe among 10 world debuts
Acura will make a splash at the Chicago Auto Show this week with the introduction of its ILX small sedan and the redesigned 2013 RDX crossover. GMC will unveil the next-generation Acadia, and Hyundai will show a coupe version of the popular Elantra.
February 6th, 2012
More dealers bring hunt for leads in-house
A growing number of dealers say they are drifting away from the third-party Internet lead providers that have dominated online vehicle marketing for 15 years.