Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 6, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
FCA Outsells Dragging Ford In September US Sales; Fairer NAFTA Deal; GM Listening In; Toyota Hybrid Recall; Subaru Recall; CR Says Cadillac Controls Better Than Tesla; Ford Looking At Overseas Partners; NASCAR Changes; Bondurant High-speed Driving School Goes Bankrupt; Bullitt @50 ... Continue reading
September 2018 US Auto Sales Journalist Comment
Oct 2, 2018
Atlanta October 2, 2018; U.S. auto sales for September 2018 were reported earlier today, with many auto makers – Nissan being the exception – coming in slightly below our initial forecast. Truck and SUV sales continued to be the strong side of the market, with cars sales down significantly once again. ... Continue reading
2018 Ram Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition
Sep 28, 2018
Ram revealed the new 2018 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition. Based on the Longhorn trim, the Longhorn Ram Rodeo adds content to this luxury pickup leading in style, durability and capability. ... Continue reading
FCA Reports August 2018 US Sales Some Brands Up Some Down
Sep 4, 2018
Ram brand achieves highest August ever Ram light-duty pickup posts highest month of total sales ever Jeep® Wrangler sales set new August record Alfa Romeo sales increase 96 percent September 4, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 193,718 vehicles, a 10 percent increase compared with sales i ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: August 20-26 2018
Aug 27, 2018
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS WRAP-UP - Week Ending August 5, 2018
Aug 6, 2018
RECALLS: RAM; Nissan; Keystone; KME; ALTEC; Forest River; Newmar; Spartan; FCCC; Coachmen; Jayco; Entegra; NV Augsta - Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. ... Continue reading
Latest Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 4, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 5, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Headline Stories: July Auto Sales Down; No Old Diesel For Big Rigs; GM Tariff Complaints; FCA Complains Of Mahindra Jeep Look Alike; Another Audi EV; Electric Harley; NACTOY Cars Of The Year; Concurs of America Winners; Automotive Heritage Awards; Collector Car Crime; VW Recall; RAM Recall ... Continue reading
There Are Life Or Death Decisions To Make When Considering Which Car or Truck To Buy +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2018
Its fun to worry about a new sound system or spiffy interior color...but spend some time researching which cars are more likely to keep you alive in a crash... ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2018
Fiat Chrysler is issuing a recall for more than 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada, warning that tailgates could unexpectedly open while driving. The recall, which includes approximately 1.15 million pickups in the U.S., covers Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models from 2015 to 2017. ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports July 2018 Sales
Aug 1, 2018
Ram brand reports highest July sales ever, Light-Duty retail sales climbed 17 percent Jeep® brand reports highest July sales ever, retail sales rose 16 percent Jeep Cherokee posts best July sales ever, retail sales jumped 73 percent Alfa Romeo July sales increase 65 percent FCA US LLC today reported July 2018 sales of ... Continue reading
2018 APEAL Study From J.D. Powers - Complete List Of Winners
Jul 25, 2018
Given the significant cost of owning a new vehicle, delighting customers is challenging for auto manufacturers. That challenge is being met, as evidenced by a 10-point increase in overall satisfaction from 2017, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released ... Continue reading
Sergio Marchionne Passes - EXOR Announcement
Jul 25, 2018
July 25, 2018 , Amsterdam - It is with the deepest sadness that EXOR has learned of the passing of Sergio Marchionne. John Elkann said: “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. ... Continue reading
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
Manley Jumps Into CEO Role With Both Feet
Jul 23, 2018
Turin IT July 23, 2018; Theodore Chiarelli writing for La Stampa reported that Manley immediately entered the FCA fray. Without a moment of breath. ... Continue reading
Marchionne Condition Grave and Irreversible - Swiss Hospital
Jul 23, 2018
Marchionne hospitalized in intensive care, his condition is defined as irreversible At the Zurich hospital: "Unexpected complications during post-operative convalescence, aggravated further in the last hours" Before entering the hospital, he had confirmed his appointments at the beginning of July, five days after his a ... Continue reading
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