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Plant problems take toll on Visteon

Visteon is working to perfect a tricky new product, and was waylaid by a bungled plant move.
Car buyers face financing squeeze

New-vehicle sales remain strong, and delinquency rates are still low. So, it's tempting to conclude that financially, consumers can keep handling those bigger auto loans, rising interest rates and higher monthly payments. But sticker shock and budget constraints could push many customers to consider other options.
90-day delinquency rate up sharply

The percentage of seriously delinquent auto loans reached its highest level since March 2012 recently, and the New York Fed is keeping a close eye on a recent uptick in auto loan originations to borrowers with subprime credit and an increase in delinquencies among younger buyers.
Serious auto delinquencies reach highest level since 2012

The New York Fed is keeping a close eye on a recent uptick in auto loan originations to borrowers with subprime credit and an increase in delinquencies among younger buyers.
NADA tackles service tech shortage

Under a new program, the NADA Foundation will help would-be dealership technicians find training and supplement the recruiting efforts of other groups promoting careers in auto service.
Aptiv forecasts flat earnings for 2019

High-tech electronics supplier Aptiv said it expects 2019 operating income to be flat to slightly increased. The forecast nonetheless helped push Aptiv shares higher on Wall Street.
Dealers appreciate Acura's responsiveness on pricing

Acura management gets high marks for responding to the desires of its U.S. dealers, said Alan Dibre, chairman of the Acura National Dealer Advisory Board. Dibre said dealers "loved" it, when Acura repriced the Acura ILX in time for a facelift last fall.
New factory incentive plan divides Mazda dealers

Some U.S. Mazda dealers are divided over new retailer incentives tied to a dealership improvement program introduced last summer, called Mazda Brand Experience Program 2.0.
Combining stores is Mini dealers' ‘hottest question'

Jason Willis, the incoming chairman of the Mini National Dealer Council, says that with new-car sales being down, Mini USA has not made unreasonable demands on Mini dealers in terms of facility upgrades or pushing excess inventory.
Big crossover fuels ‘exciting year' for Kia retailers

Because of the 2020 Kia Telluride about to hit showrooms, 2019 is the most exciting year James Morrell has had as a Kia dealer.
Mini searches for ways to help its retailers hang tough

Mini recognizes that dealers are having a tough time competing in a crossover market, and the factory is offering back-end support and considering allowing Mini and BMW dealers to combine operations.
Mazda dealers eager to see promised crossover

The new Mazda crossover will be built in Alabama at a joint-venture plant with Toyota Motor Corp. starting in 2021.
Acura dealers tracking health of sedans

Acura's dealer council chief said the brand wants to take advantage of the fact that some other automakers are abandoning sedans.
Telluride's arrival cheers Kia dealers

Kia dealers see the new eight-passenger crossover filling a big hole in the brand's car-heavy lineup.
High-tech's Israeli military connection

Defending the small nation of Israel fostered technologies for seeing objects in the dark, protecting assets from cyber attack and deploying AI. It just so happens that the world auto industry now needs some help in those fields.