Avenger

LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE

With stellar detective work, today’s recalls are not like yesterday’s

10:44 am U.S. ET | Feb. 22, 2013
People in this industry have a love-hate relationship with recalls. Dealers can love them if they ring up service reimbursements from the factory and give people a reason to visit their stores. But they can hate them if the recall leaves a customer inconvenienced or worse, gives consumers a reason to question the integrity of their vehicle.... Read More »

 

LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE

Hanger-on Avenger mars the Dart's start

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 7, 2013
It's not yet quite fair to compare monthly Dodge Dart sales with sales of such segment stalwarts as the Ford Focus, Chevy Cruze and Honda Civic. And several Chrysler dealers in recent months have told me that one of the prime factors holding down Dart sales is in their own showrooms: a deeply discounted Dodge Avenger Larry P. Vellequette covers Chrysler Group for Automotive News.... Read More »

 

LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE

Dodge Dart posts best sales month yet despite Avenger discounts

4:08 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 3, 2013
Chrysler Group's new Fiat-based compact sedan posted its best-ever sales month in December, more than a half-year after the 2013 Dodge Dart began showing up on dealer lots. The 6,105 Darts that dealers sold last month came as the four-door made the final cut on several Car of the Year lists and boosted its total U.S. sales for 2012 to 25,303 units.... Read More »

 

REMARKETING

Retired rentals likely to hurt some used-car prices

12:01 am U.S. ET | June 25, 2012
Tight used-vehicle supplies will buoy used-vehicle prices in general through 2012, but a rise in the number of retired rental vehicles entering the wholesale market will drag down some models' prices, an NADA Used Car Guide analyst predicts.... Read More »