Dealership count in '19 up slightly, census finds
The number of U.S. dealerships is up slightly this year while the industry franchise count has fallen a bit, Automotive News’ annual dealership census found.
Coronavirus has industry stressing out globally
Product ramp-ups and marketing events have been disrupted and stock prices are falling, chewing into industry revenues. The crisis is forcing industry leaders globally to make difficult decisions.
New flagship, small coupe-style crossover coming, Volvo dealers say
The new crossovers add to the product assault undertaken by CEO Hakan Samuelsson. Volvo has seen U.S. sales increase 77 percent since he took over in late 2012.
VW's smaller Atlas to take on the segment big boys
The 2020 Atlas Cross Sport, arriving in dealerships this month, gives VW a two-row crossover to take on segment heavyweights such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Edge.
Daimler pinches euros to pay for EVs
“This company is going to change fundamentally,” says CEO Ola Källenius.