Brexit anxiety eases, but remainsAuto News

With new-car sales in Europe back on track, the industry appears to be shrugging off some of its anxiety about Brexit, the decision by U.K. voters in June to exit from the European Union.

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Dealership turnover squeezing profitsAuto News

Dealers' inability to attract and retain women workers mirrors a larger problem: keeping employees in general, NADA's latest Dealership Workforce study found. High turnover costs dealers profits.

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The next wave of electric vehiclesAuto News

Automakers learned the pool of green consumers who would tolerate low ranges and high prices was limited. Now they're bringing out a batch of EVs that are more consumer-friendly.

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Can Fiat fill FCA's small-car void?Auto News

The folks who make their living doing dealership buy-sells agree: There is zero outside interest in buying U.S. Fiat stores, But among Fiat Chrysler dealers, Fiat's small stable of low-priced but slow-selling cars is getting a second look.

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Is Tesla's retail road a dead end?Auto News

Tesla has been relatively successful in battling state legislatures, dealer groups and legacy automakers such as General Motors, but its direct-sales is no more secure for other startups, or even Tesla itself.

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Kia bulks up its global championAuto News

Kia's fourth-generation Rio hatchback grows incrementally in nearly every direction and as a result promises more space for people and gear.

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Crooked execs could face jail timeAuto News

In the future, auto-industry executives may be more at risk for individual criminal prosecution for their actions.

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Wireless charging unleashedAuto News

Wireless charging for EVs is on the verge of initial deployment, starting with the Mercedes-Benz S500 e plug-in hybrid next year. Some EV experts believe it will supplant the plug-in chargers in use today.

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DELPHI'S KEVIN CLARK: Supplier sees early payoff from autonomous vehiclesAuto News

Of Delphi Automotive's projected global sales of $16.2 - $16.5 billion this year, sales of active-safety equipment -- mostly radar and cameras for collision avoidance -- will generate $300 million.

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GESTAMP'S JEFF WILSON: Supplier moves swiftly in North AmericaAuto News

When Spanish supplier Gestamp decided to enter North America, it needed a showcase for its hot-stamping technology. It found one in Chattanooga.

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Party favors Maserati dealerAuto News

it's hard enough for dealers to sell expensive luxury vehicles when customers are able to try them out and then drive them home.

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Calsonic sale could rain cash on NissanAuto News

Nissan's possible sale of Calsonic Kansei Corp., one of its biggest suppliers, would cast off a final vestige of the carmaker's keiretsu system of intertwined parts makers. It also would inject much-needed cash into Nissan Motor Co.

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Tesla sets quarterly sales record as shipments move closer to 2016 goalAuto News

Tesla delivered a record 24,500 vehicles in the third quarter, assuring investors that it will meet its 2016 targets ahead of a crucial plan to raise more capital this year.

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