North America

Cadillac Plots Path to Diversified Showroom

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:02:00 +0000

Expect a future Cadillac showroom not dissimilar to BMW or Mercedes, where bread-and-butter products make sexier smaller-volume plays possible.

Chrysler Exec: Need for Speed Alive and Well

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:14:00 +0000

"When we see a Camaro Z01 that develops more than 500 hp and a Mustang that develops more than 600 hp we don't get upset, because those cars create inspiration for us,” the head of Chrysler’s high-performance SRT line says.

Remembering an Idol, Carroll Shelby

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:02:00 +0000

Commentary

What we all admired was the man who couldn’t be stopped, even while suffering physical setbacks. Despite a heart transplant, kidney transplant and confinement to a wheelchair, he kept going.

Alternative Powertrains Can’t Survive Without Government Help, Experts Say

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

In a new survey, automotive executives say more government support for alternative powertrains can help the segment gain an increased market share.

Where Would Virtual F&I Office Go?

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:11:00 +0000

As the online customer experience expands, dealerships must ready themselves for an alternative to what typically has been face-to-face selling.

Automotive Revolution Clicking Away

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:38:00 +0000

Dataium aggregates and measures billions of auto-shopping behavioral events from a database of more than 100 million active shoppers.

Mobile Devices Encourage Dealership Shoppers to Stay Put

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:32:00 +0000

Before mobile became such a big part of the car-buying process, consumers often left the dealership to get more information, typically at home.

Ford Regains Control of Blue Oval

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:45:00 +0000

WardsAuto Staff

Ford in 2006 raised $23.5 billion in liquidity by pledging as security most of its domestic assets, including the Blue Oval.

Armored-Car Demand on Rise Worldwide, Utah Company Says

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Because of poor roads and rural conditions in areas where demand for armored vehicles is on the rise, International Armoring mostly modifies SUVs, including the Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser and Chevy Suburban.

Ethanol Output Linked to Gas Price Drop

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:00 +0000

The Iowa State study says regular gasoline in the U.S. averaged $3.52 a gallon in 2011 and without the availability of ethanol, the price would have been about $4.61.