The automotive supply chain crisis for chuckleheads: a cheat-sheet for clueless would-be Ford Maverick owners
Not so long ago, before the automotive supply chain crisis, we didn’t know how good we had it. We could just mosey on down to...
Foundation Automotive Acquires Crossroads Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Liberty, TX.
LIBERTY, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Foundation Automotive Corp. is pleased to announce the addition of Crossroads Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Liberty, TX. Crossroads is the growing...
Open Lending Extends Program to Older Vehicles to Support Today’s Car Buyer
With the average age of vehicles financed jumping from 5.4 to 6.4 years for FICO scores below 640, vehicle age expansion enables auto loan growth...
Reports: Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. auto industry in 2020 was four times greater than on the overall economy, but is 2021 looking better?
It is well known that U.S. GDP dropped in 2020 as the pandemic ripped through the economy, but the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S....
As the U.S. economy struggles back, Subaru of America sales soar in September
Volatility of the Dow continues, and millions of Americans remain out of work as a global pandemic drags on. Yet you wouldn’t know it if...
This stunning, handbuilt Saleen S7 supercar from Saleen Automotive will be up for auction at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, with online bidding via Proxibid
Ever heard of Saleen Automotive? If you haven’t, don’t feel too bad. Your car-guy or car-gal cred is still intact even if you’ve never heard...
Market indicators already suggest discontinuing sedans and coupes was a questionable call for U.S. automakers. But will they be ready for the shift?
A pivot toward mostly discontinuing sedans and coupes in favor of crossovers and SUVs has been among the most salient themes in the U.S. domestic...
Holden offering Colorado 4×4 pickup purchasers seven years of free scheduled maintenance in Australia, but will Chevrolet follow suit in the U.S.?
Australian automaker Holden announced a limited-time promotion last week that offers seven years of free scheduled maintenance on 2020 Holden Colorado 4×4 pickups ordered or...
When did pickup trucks get more expensive than cars? More recently than you probably think, and the difference might not be as much as you think.
When did pickup trucks get more expensive than cars? The answer isn’t simple, but let’s start with some background. Once upon a time, you could...
Vending machine for cars opens in Orlando.
Photo: Carvana. Move over, Disney World and Universal—because Orlando just earned a new distinction as the home of the latest vending machine for used cars....
To sell the new Focus lineup, Ford is asking Europeans to talk to a sign.
Photo: Ford Media Center. Although Ford announced in April that that they will discontinue U.S. sales of all of the Focus lineup except the Focus...
Quote of the week: Ford EcoSport brand marketing manager says Generation Z consumers view their cars as an extension of their phones
If feeling over-targeted by marketers is a pain-point for Millennials, just wait and see what could be in store for the next generation in line:...
Will Africa be the automotive industry’s next boom market? One former GM executive thinks so.
According to the U.N., more than half of the world’s population growth of 2.4 billion projected by 2050 will come from Africa, where the population...
Demand for Older Cars is Highest in these U.S. Cities
Photo: Fiat Chrysler media website. According to a study by LendingTree, the American city with boasting rights for being the place where buyers look for...
Mazda’s Messaging for the CX-3 Makes the Target Market Pretty Clear
Photo: Mazda media website. Excuse me, but what exactly is the point of a “subcompact crossover?” Surely, the very existence of an unfathomable abomination like...
Why are Passenger Cars an Endangered Species? A Demographer You’ve Never Heard Of Just Might, Indirectly, Hold the Key
Photo: GM media website. Unless you’re a hardcore demographics geek like me, you’ve probably never heard of Kenneth W. Gronbach. If you have heard of...
Horsepower, Storage Space Losing Ground as Automotive Purchasing Decision Drivers, Survey Says
Muscle-car V8s boasted impressive power for their day. But thanks to engineering advances, some 4-cylinder engines of today can rival their power. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz (released...
Looking for a Hot Car that will Hold its Value? Edmunds Gives Dodge Charger the Nod
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles earned kudos recently for building a product that holds its value, when Edmunds designated the winner of the Edmunds Best Retained Value...
March Was a Good Month for Cadillac Sales, GM Reports
If you’re Cadillac enthusiast, you just might be pleased to hear that the brand rang up strong sales for March 2018, posting a year-over-year increase...
Volkswagen Releases Full Base, Option Pricing Structure for 2019 Jetta
Volkswagen of America Inc. announced full base and option pricing structure for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta on Thursday, highlighting a starting price of $18,545, which...
Fiat Chrysler Rolls Out New Marketing Campaigns for Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee
In an effort to infuse some fresh energy into the market for the new generations of two classic models, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has deployed aggressive...
Is Buying That Dream Car Looking a Little Pricey? How About a Lease?
A Bristol Bullet and a Bristol 405 Drophead coupé on display at Salon Prive’. Photo by Nauyop Taiwan. If you’re finding that the prospect of...