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Forecasters see 2018 sales falling below 17 million
23 December 2017, 08:00It looks like 2018 will be the first time in four years that U.S. new-vehicle sales fall short of 17 million, though the tax reform bill that Congress passed last week could give the industry a boost.
Used-car recall dispute flares in Tennessee
23 December 2017, 08:00Proponents of a new Tennessee law regulating sales of recalled vehicles call it a step forward in closing what some call the used-car loophole. Consumer and safety groups call it a sham.
Bracing for EV shift, NGK Spark Plug ignites all solid-state battery quest
22 December 2017, 08:00Facing the eventual demise of gasoline engines, the world's biggest maker of spark plugs is turning its focus to a component it believes will be just as vital in the coming era of electric vehicles -- next-generation all solid state batteries.
NHTSA, IIHS document increase in emergency braking systems in 2017 vehicles
22 December 2017, 08:00Four of the 20 largest automakers committed to increasing automatic emergency braking outfitted more than half of their 2017 model-year vehicles with the feature, according to a new report.
CarMax Q3 earnings rise 8.9%
22 December 2017, 08:00CarMax said its net earnings rose 8.9 percent to $148 million in its third fiscal quarter from the year-earlier period, led by an 8.2 percent rise in used-vehicle sales.
Ford, UAW launch anti-harassment campaign amid report of toxic culture at 2 Chicago plants
22 December 2017, 08:00Ford began showing a nearly three-minute video in a constant loop at its 24 U.S. manufacturing plants amid a new report detailing decades of systemic sexual harassment at its two Chicago factories.
NIADA acquires assets, operations of buy-here, pay-here association
22 December 2017, 08:00The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association has acquired the assets and operations of the National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers.
Renault executive to run Nissan North America
21 December 2017, 08:00Nissan tapped Denis Le Vot of Renault to serve as chairman of Nissan North America. He will succeed Jose Munoz as Nissan's top North American leader, effective Jan. 16.
Gestamp elevates CFO Pena to CEO
21 December 2017, 08:00Spanish metal parts supplier Gestamp Automocion said it named Francisco Lopez Pena as CEO.
UAW identifies, parts ways with workers identified in training center scandal
21 December 2017, 08:00The UAW terminated several union officials for ties to the alleged misuse of millions of dollars in training funds. UAW President Dennis Williams said the union "let go" of the unnamed individuals.