Vehicle SalesDaimler focuses on pricing over volume in ChinaDec. 12, 2013 12:19 CET  Daimler is working to end rebates on Mercedes vehicles such as the C- and E-class sedans in China at the same time it tries to match the growth of rivals in the premium segment next year.... Read More »
Briton Batey to head GM's most profitable regionDec. 11, 2013 06:01 CET  GM has given responsibility for its most profitable region -- North America -- to Alan Batey, a hard-charging 50-year-old Briton who has zoomed through the automaker's executive sales ranks over the past four years.... Read More »
Hyundai says it will not defend Europe market share at all costsDec. 11, 2013 09:05 CET  Hyundai targets sales gains in Europe next year but will not seek to maintain its market share at all costs, regional COO Allan Rushforth, said. Hyundai's strategy is to win repeat business, he said.... Read More »
Reuss hands key North America reins to Batey 3:16 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 10, 2013  Today's shake-up in GM's executive ranks gives responsibility for GM's most profitable region -- North America -- to Alan Batey, a hard-charging Briton who has been the face of GM to most of its U.S. dealers during the company's climb back from bankruptcy. Batey, 50, zoomed through GM's executive sales ranks over the past four years, before being named in June to a newly created position as head of global Chevrolet. He also remained head of U.S. sales for Chevy, Buick and GMC.... Read More »
Honda commits to second generation Ridgeline pickup 12:07 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 10, 2013  Despite slow sales, Honda is not giving up on the Ridgeline pickup. Honda said today it will launch an all-new second generation of the Ridgeline within two years.... Read More »
YANG JIAN Chinese cities limit car sales but growth is still possible 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 10, 2013  Dalian is the latest Chinese city to restrict new-car sales to reduce pollution and congestion but the upside is that tougher emissions rules may boost sales.... Read More »
Golf demand helps boost VW-brand sales 3% in Nov.Dec. 10, 2013 12:17 CET  VW Group said global sales of its core brand rose 3 percent in November, powered by demand for the seventh-generation Golf hatchback.... Read More »
Porsche sales rise 10% in November on strong China, Europe demandDec. 10, 2013 09:31 CET  Porsche's global deliveries rose 10 percent in November as the automaker posted growth in all sales regions, with particularly strong demand from China and robust deliveries in Europe.... Read More »
Mercedes tops Audi in Nov. global sales; BMW defends luxury leadDec. 10, 2013 10:04 CET  Mercedes outsold Audi last month as a new line of compacts helped boost its volume, but it wasn't enough to overcome BMW, which maintained its position as the world's No. 1 premium brand.... Read More »
SHOWROOM SHOWDOWN Should sales staff initiate F&I? 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  As dealerships scramble to sell every product they can, friction often builds between the salespeople on the showroom floor and the finance experts in the F&I office.... Read More »
Russia car sales fall for 9th consecutive monthDec. 9, 2013 15:36 CET  Russian car sales fell for a ninth straight month in November. Volume was down 4 percent to 231,982 vehicles, the Moscow-based Association of European Businesses said.... Read More »
2015 MUSTANG LAUNCH Will new pony car attract global buyers? 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  The Mustang's formula for success for 50 years has been basically this: good looks coupled with low-tech powertrains and suspension systems and an attractive starting price.... Read More »
Humans optional: A vending-machine concept to sell used cars 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  A new venture called Carvana is trying out what the owner calls a "vending machine" for used cars.... Read More »
Audi's sales rise 7% in November on China, U.S. demandDec. 9, 2013 12:39 CET  Audi's global sales in November rose 7 percent as robust deliveries in China and the United States helped offset losses in Europe.... Read More »
BEST PRACTICES Employees come first for refugee dealer Girjel 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  George Girjel's rags-to-riches story of a teenage refugee from Uzbekistan who arrived in America 17 years ago, unable to speak English, would be interesting all by itself.... Read More »
EDITORIAL Industry must steer clear of the off-lease trap GM's wise move 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013 The leasing rebound means more off-lease customers are starting to return to the market.... Read More »
Kia's race to sell off '13 Souls 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  Kia's best monthly sales gain of the year came with an 11th-hour push from the factory, one that could leave dealers with thousands of "sold" cars that will have to be sold again.... Read More »
Lexus: No interest in $30,000 models 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  Lexus boss Jeff Bracken concedes that Mercedes-Benz's low-priced CLA sedan is off to a flying start, but he vows not to follow Mercedes down the price ladder.... Read More »
Likely from Santa: Soaring SAAR for December, big '14 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013 If November's seasonally adjusted annualized selling rate of 16.4 million -- the best in nearly seven years -- sounded good, this month should look even better.... Read More »
Camry poised to keep No. 1 spot in the U.S. Nick Bunkley 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013 With a month to go in 2013, the Camry has locked up first place for a 12th consecutive year, but its dominance in the mid-sized segment is shrinking.... Read More »
OFF TO THE RACES U.S. sales through November 2013 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  Here's a look at numerous rivalries involved nameplates, brands and companies after 11 months.... Read More »
GM, Chrysler sales lifted by strong demand 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013 General Motors’ November sales rose 14 percent on strong retail demand across its four brands, while the average price of a GM vehicle rose to a record high of $34,896.... Read More »
How salespeople erode ties with the finance office 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013  As F&I and sales departments struggle to find ways to work together, there are bound to be gripes on both sides.... Read More »
NADA guide: '08-'09 prices will stay firm 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2013 Average prices of late-model used cars and trucks for 2013 will drop compared to last year, but average prices of older used vehicles -- say those 4 to 6 years old -- will increase, predicts NADA Used Car Guides.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE E-MAGAZINE BMW has high hopes for i3Dec. 6, 2013 06:01 CET  BMW is bullish on the market potential for the i3 EV, the first model from its i subbrand. The automaker said orders for the i3 topped 10,000 even before sales started last month in Germany.... Read More »
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