by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 4, 2015
Hyundai will roll out a major redesign of its popular Tucson sport-utility vehicle at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. But it’s already offering a hint of what’s to come thanks to a sketch and a video that focuses in on the development process. The updated Tucson will...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 4, 2015
Ford and General Motors want and need to grow sales in California: territory long dominated by their Japanese rivals. Recent sales of each maker’s more popular models suggest they may have found the secret to success in the Golden State. Erich Merkle,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 4, 2015
Toyota Motor Co. delivered a 14% increase in earnings during the most recent quarter, outstripping analysts’ expectations. The maker also said it is raising its forecast for the full fiscal year, even though it cut the estimate of how many vehicles it will sell....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 4, 2015
General Motors saw earnings surge 22.2% during the last three months of 2014, driven by strong U.S. and Chinese sales – but the maker also reported a sharp decline in its full-year net income which was hammered by the cost of major recall problems. GM closed 2014 with...
by Michael Strong | Feb 4, 2015
The nasty winter weather that gripped many parts of the U.S. at one point last month didn’t deter new vehicle shoppers last month. While most automakers posted strong gains, it’s safe to assume that it wasn’t convertibles and small cars leading the sales charge last...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 3, 2015
When we first glimpsed Nissan’s extended-length Super Bowl spot on Sunday night, our attention was focused on the GT-R LM P1 NISMO racer debuting in this year’s Le Mans endurance series. But a second viewing reveals the Japanese maker had at least one more surprise...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 3, 2015
Lexus has moved within striking distance of taking over the lead in luxury sales from its German rivals after a 31% sales increase in January. With January sales totals in the books, Lexus is trailing Mercedes-Benz by fewer than 1,500 units, setting up what promises...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 3, 2015
Despite increases in shipments, sales, marketshare and revenue, FCA US, the former Chrysler Group, saw its overall profits drop substantially in 2014 due to the completion of Fiat’s takeover of Chrysler. FCA US reported full-year net income of $1.2 billion compared...
by Michael Strong | Feb 3, 2015
The Jan. 31 deadline for claims to General Motors’ victim compensation fund spurred a flurry of 1,100 new filings. The rush brought the total number of filings to 4,180, including 455 death benefits: an increase from 338 the week prior. Claims for the most severe...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 3, 2015
Despite some harsh the harsh winter weather across a substantial portions of the U.S., new vehicle sales got off to a fast start in 2015 with Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Nissan all reported double-digit sales increase sales during January as sales of trucks and...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 3, 2015
Ford will be giving compact performance fans a new option, the maker today rolling out an all-new version of its hot hatch Focus RS – and confirming will come to the U.S. market for the first time. Part of an ambitious plan to significantly expand its presence in the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 3, 2015
With the U.S. market continuing its rebound and Europe finally showing signs of recovery after a long economic slump, global auto sales are expected to reach a new record of nearly 89 million vehicles this year. But with the Russian market slumping and China showing...
