David Boice, CEO of marketing firm Team Velocity, says dealers are failing to tap a potentially rich source of business. He says dealerships' returning customers should have online experiences that are relevant to their personal details and the cars they're driving.

Dropping its traditional coverage cut Village Automotive's insurance costs by more than $300,000 while keeping employee contributions flat.

Hyundai's Genesis brand finished No. 2 in the rankings while Tesla surged eight spots to No. 11 -- the highest of any U.S.-based auto brand.

The supplier said new business helped offset industry headwinds such as lower production, launch delays and the strike at GM.

California posted the biggest decrease in dealerships in 2019, down 28 to 1,478, followed by Illinois with nine fewer, and Ohio and Missouri with seven fewer each.

The supplier said in an SEC filing that it anticipates "a significant number" of production delays through February with some plants resuming operations in mid-to-late February, working to achieve full production through March.

AutoNation said 97 percent of customers who activated the Connected Car Program at point of sale remain engaged with the program.

Vehicles must also offer "advanced" or "superior" front-crash prevention technology to win either the 2020 Top Safety Pick+ or the Top Safety Pick designation.

Former FCA executive Steve Beahm and Joe Bakaj, former Ford product vice president, are bringing 66 years of combined industry experience to the consulting firm.

The wire harness for the third-row seat accessory power outlet can get pinched. Honda is aware of three fires with no injuries related to the issue.

Hyundai's upstart luxury brand, making its first appearance in J.D. Power's annual survey of vehicle reliability after three years of ownership, knocked Lexus out of first place after eight years on top, while Buick led mass-market brands.

Farrell was lauded for his efforts that led to the "growth and, more importantly, the stability of Chrysler Financial" by former Chrysler Chairman Bob Eaton. He retired in 1995 and then spent several years consulting. 

The film, which starred Matt Damon and Christian Bale, was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture.

All three 2021 Tahoe models will have a standard 10-speed automatic transmission and new independent rear suspension. They also offer 10 more inches of third-row legroom, 66 percent more cargo behind the third row and 30 percent more maximum cargo.