by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 5, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC reported that its net income increased by 32% to $611 million for the third quarter while its revenue increased by 18% to $20.7 billion. The increases came on the backs of improved sales across its lineup. “Jeep sales were up 44% while Ram sales...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 5, 2014
With its sales on track to remain number one in the industry, Toyota Motor Co. saw its worldwide net income jump 12.6% for the first half of the fiscal year, to $10.9 billion, while income for the July to September quarter rose to $4.2 billion, exceeding industry...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 5, 2014
A new analysis from TrueCar suggests that Fiat Chrysler and Volkswagen are a natural fit for each other, if they were to partner up. TrueCar President John Krafcik said during an appearance at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit today that if the two companies...
by Michael Strong | Nov 5, 2014
Ford is recalling more than 200,000 mostly late-model vehicles in five separate actions ranging from airbag issues to steering shaft problems. Some of the vehicles are being recalled for a second time. The current crop of recalls means the U.S. total for recalls is...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 5, 2014
For those who might think the new Dodge Hellcat models, at 700 horsepower, just don’t have quite enough muscle, you might want to check out the new Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car making its debut at this year’s SEMA aftermarket show. The new rocket on wheels churns out...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 5, 2014
Beer and ice cream don’t necessarily mix together– but they’re proving a tasty combination at the Kia stand at this year’s SEMA Show, offering up the themes for two of the Korean carmaker’s lighthearted concept vehicles. Kia has a history of finding unusual ways to...
by Michael Strong | Nov 4, 2014
You can always expect a few surprises at SEMA, and not always where you expect them. Take Toyota, which rolled out a dozen or so custom cars, trucks and concept vehicles for the annual automotive extravaganza known as the SEMA Show. But the maker saved the best for...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 4, 2014
Call it a blast from the past. Ford brought thunderous applause with an all-new version of a once-familiar nameplate at this week’s SEMA Show, the annual aftermarket extravaganza in Las Vegas. Featuring a scaly paint job, complete with a raging snake on the hood, the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 4, 2014
There’s plenty to keep your interest piqued at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, whether you’re looking for performance parts, appearance upgrades – even such mundane things as in-car air fresheners. And then there are all the customized cars, including a wide array...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 4, 2014
With the upcoming launch of its new Metris model, Mercedes-Benz becomes the latest maker to enter the growing U.S. midsize van market. And to give potential buyers a sense of the flexibility designed into the Metris, the German maker is showcasing four projects vans...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 4, 2014
When Mercedes-Benz lifted the covers on its G-Code concept in Beijing yesterday, the German maker said it was intentionally designed to SUC. This new sport-utility coupe (SUC) “study” is the debut work of the new Mercedes-Benz Product Engineering Center in the Chinese...
by Michael Strong | Nov 4, 2014
Nissan’s operating profit was up 22.4% during its second quarter due to strong sales in the U.S. as well as a weak yen. However, the maker cut its global sales forecast by 3.5% for the year due to weaker than expected sales in China and softness in Japan. Nissan...
