Report: 6,000 Mexican auto workers laid off, result of ongoing UAW strike against GM
By Noi Mahoney/FreightWaves.com The United Auto Workers union strike against General Motors (GM) has forced GM…
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NY Post: UAW mulls 'no-confidence vote' in GM's CEO
United Auto Workers is looking to get a leg up in its negotiations with General Motors — by going directly after the company’s charismatic boss.
ASA member among Women in Auto Care's 2019 'Women of the Year' winners
ASA member-shop co-owner Jamie Carlson has captured the "Female Shop Owner of the Year" award from Women in Auto Care.
AMi announces 2019-2020 Board of Trustee changes
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, Oct. 2, 2019 - The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the AMi Board of Trustees: Michael Brewster, AAM, Gil's Garage, Inc., Burnt Hills, N.Y.; Jim Silverman,…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Low 'scrappage' impacts Aftermarket
"New car and light truck annual sales reached record heights between 2015 and 2018. Typically, this would generate a sharp rise in vehicle scrappage (vehicles removed from operation) across the U.S. However, despite robust annual sales of new vehicles, light…
Car Care Council: Take action to reduce effects of 'severe driving'
By The Car Car Council Are you a severe driver? Normal driving is defined as steady driving in non-extreme weather or environments, so for most motorists today, being a severe driver is more the rule than the exception. According to…
Survey: Consumers believe self-driving cars will outperform humans within decade
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven out of 10 consumers believe autonomous cars drive better than humans or will surpass human abilities by 2029, according to a worldwide consumer survey commissioned by ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS). The complete ANSYS Global…
Edmunds: Interesting Car-Buying Stats (October 2019)
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the car shopping experts…
Edmunds: Auto loan interest rates dip to lowest level of 2019 in September
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the…
Dodge announces pricing for 2020 Dodge Charger lineup
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge/SRT continues to run full throttle, announcing pricing for the 2020 Charger lineup with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,895 (excluding destination). New for 2020, the Charger SRT…
Kelley Blue Book launches all-new Auto Repair Guide
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book announces its new Auto Repair Guide experience, addressing both consumer and automotive industry needs for a principal source of trustworthy recommendations related to servicing and maintaining a vehicle. The all-new…
Acura encourages 'Less Talk, More Drive' in new brand campaign
https://youtu.be/rsCROs_3l7I "Less Talk, More Drive" is a high-speed, exhilarating thrill ride touting Acura's "Beat That" competitive spirit Campaign tracks Acura's performance roots from the legendary NSX and Integra Type R to motorsports championships and the emergence of the Type S…
Finding parts for repairs: GM-UAW strike making it hard for dealers, body repair shops
By Jamie L. LaReau/Detroit Free Press Consumers may soon feel the effects of the UAW's strike against General Motors. Car dealers say it's become increasingly difficult because of the strike to get GM-certified parts for cars in need of repairs or body…
USA TODAY: 'Nissan issues recall for 1.2M cars, SUVs with back-up camera defect'
By Nathan Bomey / USA TODAY Nissan has issued a sweeping recall to fix many of its most popular models after discovering a back-up camera defect, including in its two best sellers, the Rogue SUV and Altima sedan. The Japanese…
CarTalk: 25 ugliest cars in history? Do you agree?
By Craig Fitzgerald /Car Talk Innovative cars come along and the debate engages almost immediately. As the C8 Corvette debuted there was about a 60:40 split among people who thought it was smashingly beautiful, and others who felt it was…
Industry experts return to kickoff MSO Symposium’s 8th Annual Event in Las Vegas
Multi-Shop Operator executives and a diverse group of industry experts who serve on the MSO Symposium advisory board unanimously voted for the return of two highly-acclaimed presenters, Susanna Gotsch of CCC Information Services and Vincent Romans of The Romans Group.…
WANTALEASE.COM: Cadillac Escalade increases in price by 39% in September
CINCINNATI, OHIO (September XX, 2019) – Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings for the month of September. While the majority of automotive brand prices remained steady…
Survey: 92 percent of Americans value companies that support volunteering
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming majority of Americans are driven to do good and prefer to support companies that do the same, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index Survey. Nearly all (92 percent) feel…
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