The federal judge in Santa Ana, Calif., who is presiding over the class action lawsuits against Toyota has made a final decision regarding the automaker’s call to have the case involving claims of vehicle-value erosion due to unintended acceleration dismissed. [Read More]

The Detroit Auto Dealers Association revealed its new slate of officers for 2010-2011. DADA executive vice president Rod Alberts announced the newly elected officers are: —James Seavitt, president. —Robert Shuman, vice president. —Scott LaRiche, treasurer-secretary. The election came during organization’s annual member meeting this week. President James Seavitt Seavitt currently is president of Village Ford […] [Read More]

To help spread the word about some of the deals it is offering, Hyundai has turned to YouTube musical duo Pomplamoose for a few holiday songs in its winter marketing campaign. The duo, which features Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn, covered three traditional holiday songs that are featured in the Hyundai commercials. [Read More]

New-vehicle transaction prices during November dipped thanks in part to a “more balanced” market, as opposed to November 2009, when the aftermath of CARS had resulted in purchases within some of the more expensive segments being delayed until the fourth quarter, according to TrueCar.com. Specifically, the estimated transaction price in the U.S. for light vehicles […] [Read More]

The impending delivery of Chevrolet Volts to customers in key states prompted a pair of announcements by General Motors Tuesday. The automaker rolled out an auction promotion centered on the electric vehicle as well as the plan to hire more engineers and researchers to work on broadening technology associated with these units. The company explained […] [Read More]

They’re probably in the back of your closet or bottom dresser drawer — those old, tattered jeans your spouse insists on discarding. But they are being put to good use by Ford. The automaker is using recycled cottons in the interior of the new 2012 Focus as part of carpet backing and sound absorption material. […] [Read More]

Fiat chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne recently revealed that his company plans to reopen an Italian manufacturing facility to build Jeep vehicles that combine a Chrysler and Fiat platform. He expects many of these models to be shipped to North America. During a meeting held at Unione Industriale di Torino, Marchionne presented trade unions with a plan to reopen the […] [Read More]

According to the the National Automobile Dealers Association, two crucial amendments associated with federal health care reform are expected to be voted on soon in Congress. NADA says the 1099 reporting requirements will take a tough toll on dealers.   NADA leaders explained two amendments to S. 510 offered by Sen. Mike Johanns, a Republican from Nebraska, and […] [Read More]

Not long after its much publicized initial public offering, General Motors revealed just before Thanksgiving that it is doing another multi-million dollar plant investment. The automaker is planning to use $163.2 million to boost operations in Flint and Bay City, Mich., and Defiance, Ohio. The investment is meant to support engine production for the Chevrolet […] [Read More]

With the midterm elections behind us, the question being asked across America is, "What now?"   Post-election, members of Congress have returned to their Washington, D.C., offices for a lame duck session that will conclude around Christmas.   [Read More]