Drew Goretzka Former Intern [email protected] See All Staff Page Recent Stories AutoNation, Ken Garff Automotive among dealership buyers in Q3, Q4 deals Stellantis, Acura, Ford, Kia and Volkswagen dealerships traded hands in four states in third-quarter and fourth-quarter transactions. Chevy, Ford, Mitsubishi and Buick-GMC dealerships sell in Q3, Q4 deals Chevy, Ford, Mitsubishi and Buick-GMC dealerships traded hands in third- and fourth-quarter deals across five states. Lithia Motors was the seller in one deal. Toyota C-HR bows out of U.S., Canada The C-HR, a blend of crossover and hatchback, was aimed primarily at younger buyers and was a key gateway to Toyota's light-truck lineup. Autoneum workers end strike after new contract reached Around 270 workers at an Autoneum plant in Bloomsburg, Pa., have reached an agreement with the Swiss automotive insulation supplier, ending a nearly week long strike by Local 1700. Workers go on strike at key automotive insulation plant in Pa. Autoneum, which makes sound and heat insulation systems, works with almost every major automaker, including General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis. Ford Pro agrees to send 2,000 electric vans to Deutsche Post DHL Group Ford Pro, the automaker's unit focusing on commercial customers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Post DHL Group to supply the German courier service with 2,000 electric vans. Subprime borrowers faltering on payments A recent CFPB report found auto loans originated in 2021 have a delinquency rating in the sixth quarter following their origination that is 13 percent higher than loans originated in 2018. FCC declares ringless voicemails illegal without consent The FCC ruling this month ends a debate over whether ringless voicemails, a telemarketing practice sometimes used by auto dealers, was illegal under federal law. Woman dies in crash during test drive outside Florida Nissan dealership A central Florida woman was killed while participating in a test drive of a 2023 Nissan Rogue from a dealership in Winter Haven, Fla. Honda Civic Type R: Small changes lead to big upgrade A storied Honda nameplate has been retooled for 2023, the Civic Type R, with the automaker marking it the most powerful vehicle ever produced. Stewart: Changing his ways has done him good Earl Stewart probably wouldn't consider himself a 'visionary' dealer. He sees it as just good business adhering to his code, which, among many things, promises to never sell a vehicle above sticker price. Finalists for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards announced The finalists include six electric vehicles — with each category containing at least one, and the utility segment being made up entirely of EVs. St. Louis Mercedes dealership ordered to pay $1.8M in workplace discrimination suit Two women were awarded $1.8 million Friday after claiming they faced discrimination while working at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis in Missouri. AutoNation acquires 6.1% stake in TrueCar AutoNation has acquired a minority stake in vehicle listings company TrueCar, which the auto retail giant said signals its commitment to emerging technology and its keen focus on customers. Foreign brands dominate Consumer Reports' reliability rankings Toyota, Lexus and BMW top Consumer Reports' survey of brand reliability for 2022, nudging Mazda from the podium after its No. 2 finish last year. Mercedes-Benz finished last and Tesla ranked 19th. Load More