Genesis planned to relaunch last year, but the pandemic got in the way. Now that the GV80 crossover finally arrived on dealer lots in December, it's ready to try again.

Mazda has given the greenlight to sell the subcompact MX-30 crossover in the U.S. sometime in the future as both an EV and a hybrid with a rotary engine.

Hyundai's first electric vehicle on a dedicated platform will launch an EV subbrand. The new crossover takes its design cues from the 45 concept.

Consumer surveys show that car buyers would like to control their garage door opener through vehicle infotainment screens prior to arriving at their driveways.

Bill Peffer had been promoted from vice president of sales operations in mid-December and formally started his new role Jan. 1. The company said he is pursuing "a new opportunity in the automotive industry."

For the year, combined U.S. sales at the Honda and Acura brands fell by 16 percent as Honda passenger-car sales tanked while crossovers at both brands did relatively well considering the myriad of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Kia has big product plans for the coming year, and a new management team to deliver them.

Some dealers see the automaker's first new-generation U.S. vehicle in years as critical for the brand's survival in North America as they push for more marketing money.

Peffer, vice president of sales operations since July 2017, will lead all of Kia's customer-facing functions in the U.S., including sales, marketing and service, as the fast-growing brand prepares to introduce five all-new and significantly redesigned models in 2021.

The automaker has launched an enhanced U.S. website that lists older vehicles alongside its national inventory of certified pre-owned models.

American Honda is using HondaCertified.com for the non-CPO listings. The automaker hopes older pre-owned vehicles with a lower price tag will help reach younger shoppers and first-time buyers.

Sales chief Randy Parker breathed a sigh of relief when November closed strong. He's prepared for another six months of uncertainty.

The spirit of the Saturn brand, which tried to reinvent the dealership experience in the 1990s, lives on at Bergstrom Acura in Appleton, Wis.