A new parts warranty for the 350,000 Saabs still on the road in North America is intended to keep Saab service centers — and the vehicles themselves — from vanishing. The initiative also could offer ideas to active automakers about holding onto service customers.
Nissan steering spiffs directly to salespeople; Robotaxi rides in Japan; Genesis aiming for 85-90 stores; Toyota's big Olympics play; Auctioning off the last Oldsmobile.
The last Oldsmobile to come off the line is headed for the auction lane.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which acquired the assets of Saab Auto, plans to make electric cars at the iconic brand's Swedish factory.
Mercury Racing, the high-performance division of boat-engine maker Mercury Marine, has set its sights on getting back into the auto-engine business.