In a frigid winter, a torrid start to 2015Auto News

U.S. auto sales have started 2015 on a stronger note than expected, increasing the industry's chances of cracking 17 million vehicles this year for the first time since 2001.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1DBV1IU

Source Auto News

From behind the scenes to Honda's center stageAuto News

Takahiro Hachigo's consensus-driven leadership style could help bring a sense of closure and cohesion to Honda after a tumultuous era marred by economic crises, natural disasters and quality glitches.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1BKR7jE

Source Auto News

Dodge dealers called out for 'unscrupulous' Hellcat sales practices by FCA execAuto News

Fiat Chrysler has taken the unusual step of warning some of its most enthusiastic customers -- about some of its dealers.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/18wlNs5

Source Auto News

GM tells Ally that GM Financial will get all of Chevy's subsidized leasesAuto News

General Motors has notified Ally Financial that it will steer all of its lease subsidies for the Chevrolet brand to captive finance company GM Financial, instead of sharing them among Ally, GM Financial, and to a lesser extent, U.S. Bank.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1AjojHD

Source Auto News

Snowbound New England dealers miss strong Feb. salesAuto News

As Massachusetts recovers from 100 inches of snow in recent weeks, many dealers there are reporting weaker-than-expected February sales, operational losses and lack of space because of massive snow piles.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1MZQyFq

Source Auto News

Auto safety advocate's work on airbags goes back to 1996Auto News

David Kelly, the former acting chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was hired this week to oversee the 10-automaker consortium searching for the root cause behind Takata airbag explosions.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1BnFsFs

Source Auto News

Chevy Trax 'Hidden Gems' campaign leverages social mediaAuto News

Chevrolet is getting creative with its social media approach, using it to introduce a new vehicle. The 2015 Chevrolet Trax will be introduced in a social media campaign dubbed 'Hidden Gems.'



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1BnFpJU

Source Auto News

Tucson Takes a Sharper Turn (2/27/15)

Hyundai SUV, coupe-styled VW sedan head to Geneva; accelerating change at VW; Ford’s hot...

from TumblrCynthia Lin

Snowed under New England dealers miss strong Feb. salesAuto News

As Massachusetts recovers from 100 inches of snow in recent weeks, many dealers there are reporting weaker-than-expected February sales, operational losses and lack of space because of massive snow piles.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1vGUMvZ

Source Auto News

Kelly's work on safer airbags goes back to 1996Auto News

David Kelly, the former acting chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was hired this week to oversee the 10-automaker consortium searching for the root cause behind Takata airbag explosions.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1ABK36g

Source Auto News

Group 1 names banker Doyle Arnold to its boardAuto News

Group 1 Automotive has named a new director to its board seven days after another director resigned. The retailer said today its board of directors appointed Doyle Arnold, 66, as a Class I Director, effective immediately.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1BI1R2d

Source Auto News

GM retrenches in Thailand after Indonesia retreat Auto News

A day after announcing it is to stop making GM-branded cars in Indonesia, General Motors today said it would cease production of its Chevrolet Sonic in Thailand by the middle of this year.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1vGhHHU

Source Auto News

Fiat Chrysler recalling about 467,500 SUVs worldwideAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said today it will recall about 467,500 SUVs globally in order to fix a fuel-pump issue that could cause engine stall.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1wqB1UE

Source Auto News

Mazda launches CX-3 small SUV, bets on diesel-only car for JapanAuto News

Mazda will sell only diesel-powered cars in the domestic launch of its key model for 2015, gambling it can convince the country's army of hybrid petrol-electric drivers that the days of sooty, noisy diesels are long gone.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/1EwUR7y

Source Auto News