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 →

Imagine strolling into an auto dealer’s showroom and seeing cyber-security specifications listed alongside mileage estimates on the vehicle window stickers. “Absurd”, you say?  Maybe not. The same types of electric components that allow us to enjoy Bluetooth phones, satellite radio … Continue reading →

Lithium-ion automotive battery maker Ener1 Incorporated has been granted an interim court approval to borrow $13.5 million in reorganization funding. In a decision this past Friday, U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York judge Martin Glenn denied … Continue reading →

According to a new survey by the National Association of Automobile Dealers, Hyundai, Lexus and Subaru dealers report the highest levels of satisfaction. Hyundai topped the list for the third consecutive time, and its affiliate, Kia, ranked fourth. Subaru took … Continue reading →

Despite its many accolades, including being named the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, sales of the Chevrolet Volt fell below GM’s target of 10,000 units, and now some dealers are turning down shipments of the plug-in electric hybrid. … Continue reading →