Now that Swedish automaker Saab Automobile has filed for bankruptcy, its 900 dealers are left looking for a new brand to represent. Guilford Saab of Guilford, Connecticut could soon become a Fiat or Maserati dealership. General manager Tom Backes says … Continue reading →

In an effort to retain its position as the world’s largest premium carmaker, BMW has launched a new 3-Series entry-level sedan, which began appearing in U.S. dealer showrooms this weekend. Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen AG’s Audi, General Motors Company’s Cadillac … Continue reading →

Kia Motor Company has taken the top honor among all automakers in Kelly Blue Book’s first-ever Total Cost of Ownership survey.  Volkswagen AG’s Audi luxury brand took top honors among premium automakers. Kelly Blue Book’s inaugural Total Cost of Ownership … Continue reading →

The upbeat mood of this year’s Chicago Auto Show stands in stark contrast with the gloom that hung over many similar events as recently as a year ago. Although many challenges lay ahead, the overwhelming sentiment is that the industry … Continue reading →

Last month Ford Motor Company debuted its 2013 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, to rave reviews. But all of the buzz about the new model may be creating problems for Ford dealers … Continue reading →

American auto enthusiasts will get their first in-person glimpse of the diesel-powered 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI when the 2012 Chicago Auto Show opens its doors to the public this Friday. When the “New Beetle” was launched in 1999, Volkswagen offered … Continue reading →