Subscription Required Automakers & Suppliers Can car companies ever win on Wall Street? Ford, GM and even Tesla are having little success inspiring confidence among an investment community that's only growing more skeptical as a market downturn looms. See Full Coverage > Subscription Required Retail Growing backlash against stair-steps Some dealers say they'll no longer chase automakers' targets in a shrinking market. And one is working to help dealers fight back against the reviled incentives. Dealers For many small family dealers, it's ‘grow or go' They're looking at an industry that's being transformed by consolidation, technology and increasing capital demands — and deciding to get out. Retail Buick's U.S. lineup may draw on China As Buick reshuffles its U.S. lineup, the brand expects GM China to play a bigger role. Sales GMC Acadia gets styling, powertrain updates The freshening for the 2020 model year is part of the plan to get the Acadia "back on track" after a 20 percent sales decline in 2018. News Analysis How high-flying JLR lost its way in China What's behind the trouble at an automaker that not long ago was being lauded for its decade of success under new ownership? Dealers Mediation ordered for Ford Credit, Texas group Citing consumers affected by the Texas dealership group as a concern, Judge Robert Jones has ordered Ford Credit into mediation with Reagor Dykes. Sales Nissan: Be patient on U.S. sales changes Nissan's CEO is urging patience with his fitful fight to break the brand's addiction to incentives but warns that sliding sales are the inevitable short-term cost. Manufacturing Ford overhaul nears halfway point Ford President Joe Hinrichs says the automaker is about half finished with the global reshaping of operations and procedures needed to tackle CEO Jim Hackett's mammoth $25.5 billion cost-cutting plan. PM NEWSCAST Amazon gives Rivian a boost • GM closure, Ford anxiety • A hybrid V8 Ferrari? • When Caddy met Jaguar See all PM Newscasts AM Newscast Ford, VW nearing AV deal? • Trading barbs over GM cuts • TrueCar acquires stake • Hinrichs on remaking Ford See all First Shift Opinion Dealers need to be ready for anything Elaine Chao: A speedier path for innovation More Opinion stories » FIXED OPS JOURNAL Other industries raid dealerships for talented shop veterans Ex-tech says he left auto retail for more control, less politics Virginia dealership group trains nonviolent inmates to become its service techs Most dealerships still fumble sales-to-service handoff More Fixed Ops Journal stories » BLOGS Will Jaguar replace XE, XF sedans with a single EV? Break the rules? Expect the consequences Could auto tariff threat be a turning point? Chevy's 2019 Blazer: More Camaro, less Equinox More Blogs » Cars & Concepts Bentley revs up Bentayga with Speed variant Mazda's Moro: New crossovers could give U.S. sales big boost Will Jaguar replace XE, XF sedans with a single EV? Could Harley-Davidson end up on all fours? This time, is it gonna be different for Suiza? Access F&I Serious auto delinquencies reach highest level since 2012 Dealers take a hard look at F&I managers' pay Retiring F&I Express CEO to assist in transition Break the rules? Expect the consequences More Access F&I stories » Best Practices Fla. store puts service parts near its techs At Niello Buy Center, it pays to buy only Dealership group teaches life skills Sponsored Content Provided By Ally VIDEO: Take action to create a welcoming workplace More Best Practices stories » Weekend Drive Why Ford's Hinrichs is bullish on USMCA Ford's global operations boss Joe Hinrichs says North America must maintain a strong auto industry to take on China and the European Union. Plus, Hinrichs discusses capacity calls, avoiding surprises and Canadian memories. Listen to Weekend Drive as a podcast See all Weekend Drive Regulation & Safety Alabama jury awards $152 million in Ford Explorer rollover case An Alabama jury awarded $151.8 million to a young man paralyzed in 2015 rollover accident involving a Ford Explorer SUV, Ford and lawyers in the case said. Automakers & Suppliers Trump adds to carmakers' woes as global markets fizzle The tariffs that President Donald Trump may impose on vehicles imported to the U.S. would be just the latest kick in the teeth for carmakers battling cooling markets across the planet. Technology How Germany's giants are transforming into tech companies IT specialists are in high demand as German automakers battle to lure programmers, coders and developers for smartphone-enabled mobility services. Sales Rolls-Royce races to catch up to demand for Cullinan SUV For Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas, the order bank for the new Cullinan is full through July, and the SUV continues to bring in orders. Regulation & Safety AVs no surefire path to pedestrian safety Safety advocates are urging road design changes to address rising numbers of pedestrian deaths across the country, warning that self-driving technology, while promising, isn't a fool-proof answer to safety concerns. Retail Sonic warns of weaker Q4 profits related to BMW, Honda challenges Sonic Automotive — for the second time in three quarters — has issued a profit warning for weaker-than-predicted quarterly results related to incentives and performance from BMW and Honda. The retailer is set to release fourth-quarter results Feb. 20. Automakers & Suppliers GM confirms Buick Cascada dead after 2019 model Buick has instructed dealers to complete their final orders for the Cascada convertible this month, as production of the car is scheduled to end this summer. Manufacturing ‘232' tariffs pose worst trade threat yet, CAR study says The economic harm from potential U.S. tariffs on imported autos and components would dwarf that of any other trade policy implemented by the Trump administration so far, according to a new study. Manufacturing Ontario aims to replace GM with Magna, Martinrea or other in Oshawa Canada's Ontario government says it has had discussions with Magna and other companies about the possibility of utilizing GM's Oshawa assembly plant once it’s vacant after 2019. Suppliers American Axle takes $485M charge in Q4, but outlook bullish for 2019 The driveline supplier said its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results reflected the impact of a noncash goodwill impairment of $485.5 million. The supplier issued a bullish forecast for 2019. 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