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HAAH loses execs as selling plan delayed

The company has lost top executives, including its sales chief, as its business plan shifts back to importing Chinese vehicles.
Honda has discontinued the fuel cell, shown, and plug-in hybrid, so it’s over for the Clarity line.
Honda pulls the plug on Clarity sedan

The automaker will end sales of the plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in August, marking the end of the line of electrified vehicles after the electric version was discontinued last year.
The Genesis operation will have its own dealership, which could open in 2022.
No store, no problem for Genesis dealer

Genesis of Cherry Hill in Marlton, N.J., doesn't have a standalone store. But the dealership generated high customer scores and sales success through remote valet services.
Genesis sales are looking up thanks to new crossovers

Just as the U.S. is emerging from the pandemic, Genesis is launching new models and spreading its wings.
Honda previews next-gen Civic hatchback

The global debut of the Honda Civic hatchback will happen during a virtual concert on June 23. Features are not expected to stray much from the redesigned Civic sedan, which debuted in late April.
Despite inventory woes, automakers post records as May sales soar

Automakers reporting May sales all posted gains, but tight inventories spell trouble going into the summer sales season.
Fast-changing retail landscape strains factory-dealer relations

Despite today's rosy profit picture, the auto retail franchise model faces new pressures as long-term prospects are fraught with uncertainty.
HYUNDAI'S JOSE MUÑOZ: Hybrids will help with transition to electric

Hyundai's North America chief is charged with rolling out hybrid models, launching the Ioniq EV subbrand and reaching annual U.S. volume of 1 million vehicles by 2025.
Hyundai eyes subscription program to draw buyers to Ioniq EV

Hyundai's try-and-buy subscription program is just one element of Hyundai's full-court press with its first dedicated EV.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 targets 300-mile range

The Korean automaker's first EV comes with two years of unlimited 30-minute charging sessions on the Electrify America network.
Mazda drops CX-3 crossover, Mazda6 sedan

Changing consumer tastes are prompting Mazda to trim its U.S. product lineup for 2022. The CX-3 is similar in size and price to the CX-30 crossover and Mazda's midsize sedan will likely be replaced with a new rear-wheel-drive architecture.
Kia EV6 to offer 2 batteries, launch edition

The electric crossover will go on sale in all 50 states in early 2022 but the performance GT version won't show up until late in the year. Kia will also offer a First Edition model, with reservations starting on June 3.
Regional auto shows still draw millions, are key to marketing

All over the U.S., dealer associations and automakers are gearing up for dozens of expos in modest and massive markets.
Chicago, New York shows reclaim 2021 — with tweaks

Organizers have figured out how to go ahead with their 2021 auto shows, with the help of new COVID-19 procedures.
Safety steps persuade Orlando's masked tire-kickers

While most auto shows were shut down during last year's coronavirus outbreak, dealers went ahead with their traditional December event by laying on COVID-19 protocols.