Jul 24, 2018
Former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne suffered an embolism while undergoing an operation for an invasive shoulder sarcoma and has irreversible damage to his brain function, and he had failed to tell Exor Chairman John Elkann of the seriousness of his illness, an Italian business website reported Tuesda ... Continue reading
Passed Over Marchionne Replacement FCA Exec Alfredo Altavilla Resigns
Jul 23, 2018
Fellow executive quit after being passed over for the top job, FCA said that Alfredo Altavilla, head of its business in Europe, Middle East and Africa had resigned and those responsibilities would go to new FCA CEO Manley on an interim basis. ... Continue reading
2018 New Car Reviews, 2018 New Truck Reviews
Jul 12, 2018
2018 New Car Reviews, 2018 New Truck Reviews, Professional reviews only ... Continue reading
Trump On EU Auto Tariffs, I Just Want Fairness For Americans
Jul 12, 2018
Trump: U.S. Will Restrict EU Cars Without 'Good Faith' Trade Talks President Donald Trump warned the European Union on Thursday that the United States would act to restrict entry for European light vehicles if the bloc failed to treat America fairly on trade. "And if they don't negotiate in good faith we'll do somethin ... Continue reading
Pininfarina Showcases Its Jewels in Turin
Jul 11, 2018
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague, June 15, 2018. For the aficionados of Italian design, the yearly Salone di Torino always has interesting themes in store. ... Continue reading
AIADA June 2018 US Sales Scoreboard
Jul 3, 2018
International auto sales slowed in June, a trend forecast by many analysts who see the industry reaching a plateau following a steady climb in recent years following the recession in 2008 and 2009. Despite the month’s smaller gains, international brands still finished the month in the lead, posting positive gains and ... Continue reading
President Trump: Read My Lips "It's Cars" Build Them in USA
Jul 3, 2018
Washington DC July 3, 2018; President Donald Trump said he sees his threat to impose global auto tariffs as his biggest weapon to extract concessions from trading partners, shedding more light on his broader trade policy strategy. “You know, the cars are the big one,” Mr. Trump told Fox News in an interview broadca ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports June 2018 Sales
Jul 3, 2018
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 3, 2018 -- FCA reports best June retail sales in 14 years Jeep® brand reports its best month of June sales ever, up 19 percent Ram Truck brand posts best June sales ever, up 6 percent Jeep Cherokee reports best month of sales ever, up 89 percent FCA US LLC today reported June 2018 sales of 20 ... Continue reading
US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers
Jun 25, 2018
In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading
Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again
Jun 22, 2018
Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales Says Industry Predictor Washington DC June 12, 2018; The NADA newsletter reported that if President Donald Trump slaps a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales -- and that’s just the low ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds
Jun 20, 2018
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 20 June 2018 — New-vehicle quality has improved for the fourth consecutive year—by 4% from 2017—and has reached its best level ever, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM Initial quality is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) d ... Continue reading
2016 Car Reviews 2016 Truck Reviews - All Makes
Jun 10, 2018
When They Were New Reviews; 2016 New Car Reviews, 2016 New Truck Reviews; Acura to Volvo ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2018
AUBURN HILLS, Mich, June 1, 2018 -- FCA US reports best month of retail sales since July 2005 Jeep® brand reports record May of total sales, up 29 percent Jeep Wrangler reports record May of total sales, up 26 percent Ram Light Duty retail sales rise 18 percent in May FCA US LLC today reported sales of 214,294 vehicle ... Continue reading
Wanna Buy An Imported Car - You May Have To Spend More
May 24, 2018
Washington DC May 24, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Donald Trump's push for tariffs on imported cars and trucks threatened a shake-up of the global auto industry while motivating nations including China and Germany to reiterate commitments of varying strength to free trade, reports Bloomberg. The U ... Continue reading
The 2018 Mille Miglia is a triumph for Alfa Romeo
May 20, 2018
1928 was the year of Alfa Romeo's first win at the Mille Miglia, and 2018 has seen a record-breaking edition with 450 teams competing and three Alfa Romeo cars taking the top three places: confirmation of the brand's unbreakable bond with "the most beautiful race in the world". ... Continue reading
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