Leo Michael's best of 2021
Chips, cars and workers were all in short supply, but the cartoons kept right on coming.
Production complications due to the microchip shortage are hitting Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Volvo.
Scrutiny is increasing over Tesla's semi-automated Autopilot driving system following recent crashes.
The 2021 Chicago show will use only McCormick Place’s West Building and add new space outside. Attendance will be limited to 10,000 at a time, and each visit will be capped at four hours per day.
Automakers are trying to keep production moving by cutting some luxury features, or storing some mostly-built vehicles in lots until chips are available.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk compared the scramble for microchips by automakers to the rush on toilet paper in the early days of the pandemic.
Auto retailers have added back most of the jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic and are scouring the hospitality and leisure industries to fill remaining slots.
Dealers expect the pace of dealership consolidation to continue well into 2022.
Dodge will be laying out its vision in the months ahead to give enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from its electrified products.
While U.S. light-vehicle sales pulled back in the third quarter sales of cars were still up.
Dealers have been deploying a variety of strategies to acquire used-vehicle inventory.
Chips, cars and workers were all in short supply, but the cartoons kept right on coming.