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Group 1, AutoNation, Asbury, Sonic and Lithia posted improved FandI results in the fourth quarter, although the retailers gave mixed views this month on whether growth will continue.

PSA expects its planned acquisition of GM’s Opel/Vauxhall division to lead to combined sales of 5 million vehicles by 2022 and save as much as $2.1 billion annually, Reuters reported.

Credit quality looks OK for auto finance overall, and outstanding auto loans and leases combined hit a record $1.

EFG aims to simplify FandI compliance for industry newcomers and veterans through a series of free podcasts and YouTube videos.

Take a good look at today’s J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Scroll down that long list of brands. There they are: FCA’s brands, bringing up the rear. Looks familiar, doesn’t it?

Lexus and Porsche are the most dependable brands after three years of vehicle ownership, while Toyota leads non-premium labels, according to a J.D. Power study. Fiat Chrysler posted four of the bottom five brands.

Automakers take case to new EPA boss; Poll puts Takata reputation on ‘critical’ list; Smoother CUE?; New Range Rover model: Velar; Benz dealers get a break; ‘One price’ expansion.

PSA confirmed it had submitted a bid for a partnership with Proton, putting the French automaker in a potential bidding war for the ailing Malaysian owner of the UK-based Lotus Cars unit.

PSA confirmed it had submitted a bid for a partnership with Proton, putting the French automaker in a potential bidding war for the ailing Malaysian owner of the UK-based Lotus Cars unit.

Stuttgart, home to German automakers Mercedes and Porsche, said it will ban from next year diesel cars which do not meet the latest Euro 6 emissions standards from entering the city on days when pollution is heavy.