Category: Motor Age Articles

According to a police report, forensics tests showed DNA of Edward Napleton Jr. on the victim’s body.

AutoCanada Inc. launched a $328-million lawsuit against its founder and former CEO, Patrick Priestner, claiming he acted against the interests of the Canadian dealership group when he acquired dealerships through private companies.

Lawmakers opposed to tax credits for EVs are trying again to eliminate federal subsidies for buyers of alternative-power vehicles and force them to contribute more for highway infrastructure.

Unifor President Jerry Dias says he will meet with UAW leaders in Detroit as both unions ramp up their campaigns to save five GM plants in North America.

Asbury Automotive’s revenue rose in the fourth quarter of 2018, but the dealership group’s net income slipped, in part because year-ago results were boosted by a one-time tax break.

In the battle for pickup buyers, Detroit’s automakers are rolling out innovations at a furious pace. The latest part of the truck to go high tech: the humble tailgate.

CEO Mary Barra attributed the lower expenses in part to good cost controls by Kyle Vogt, who headed the Cruise unit last year.

Volkswagen has staked its future, to the tune of $91 billion, on being able to profitably mass-produce electric vehicles — a feat no carmaker has come close to achieving.

An issue with the vehicle’s shifter prompts a recall a month into its high-profile launch. Ford is not aware of any injuries or accidents.

General Motors swung to fourth-quarter net income of just over $2 billion, as strong North American results offset restructuring costs and losses in its international operations and autonomous-vehicle unit.