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M-B dealer faces discrimination charges

After reporting racial discrimination, a former sales manager says his commission was reduced and he was later fired.
Ex-employee's lawsuit claims Mercedes dealer used racial slurs, boasted of overcharging black customers

Jeffrey Turner says in the federal lawsuit filed last week that Mercedes-Benz of Lafayette fired him in October 2017 after he reported offensive conduct to the automaker. He is seeking damages and a trial by jury.
Sedan is still top choice among minority buyers

Cars are still outpacing crossovers in popularity among minority consumers, and African Americans are a fast-growing segment of pickup buyers, according to IHS Markit.
Bigland's whistleblower case against FCA will play out in Detroit

U.S. District Judge Gershwin Drain denied a motion Monday from FCA's legal team to move the case to Delaware.
Ram runs tight diesel race

Ram's 2020 EcoDiesel pickup has largely matched Chevy in fuel economy, but the small gaps likely aren't enough to swing the sales race in the diesel Silverado's favor, an analyst said.
Fleet gains keep sales pace above 17 million

The numbers looked ugly, but U.S. auto sales weren't really that bad in September, considering hefty fleet volumes and a shift in the calendar.
Minority dealers should watch expenses

Cash management will be one of the key issues for minority dealers next year, says the chairman of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers.
FCA: A dip to close out Q3

FCA's Dodge muscle cars bucked the industry's crossover-happy shift with sales gains in September, though Ram was the only brand with a monthly increase, according to Automotive News Data Center estimates.
FCA sales, diesel scandals resurface

As Fiat Chrysler Automobiles updates its portfolio with fresh products and forges ahead with a revised leadership team led by CEO Mike Manley, it's contending with old scandals that continue to play out in the legal sphere.
Maserati plans plug-ins, new crossover

An updated Levante and a new smaller crossover expected in 2022 may also be offered in plug-in hybrid and full electric versions.
Dodge keeps Charger fresh by giving enthusiasts what they want

In its latest nod to enthusiasts, Dodge is releasing the Charger Widebody in early 2020. It's not a redesign, but the car has new front and rear fascias with integrated fender flares.
Flat Q3 projected for U.S. sales, despite big Sept. drop

U.S. new light-vehicle sales will take a hit in September because lucrative Labor Day weekend volume fell in August, with double-digit declines projected by some analysts for Toyota Motor Corp., Ford Motor Co., FCA US and Nissan Motor.
Wrangler will take plug-ins off-road

The hybrid Wrangler, expected to arrive in 2020 along with a diesel variant, could broaden the Wrangler's consumer base and build greater acceptance of electrified powertrains.
With crossovers possible, Alfa tries to find its footing

Reinforcements could be on the way with several crossovers, including the Tonale that would slot below the Stelvio.
Ram mixes fresh options with old standbys

While Ram charges ahead with a slate of fresh products, it isn't ready to say goodbye to its past just yet.