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Nissan recalls 360,379 Pathfinders over hood latch concerns
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 360,379 vehicles globally after the discovery of a defect that could cause the hood to open without warning and increase the risk of crash.
The recall affects 2013-16 Nissan Pathfinder midsize crossovers. A…
FTC proposes rules for car dealers’ websites, F&I offices
The Federal Trade Commission proposed banning finance and insurance coverage and physical vehicle add-ons "that provide no benefit" and requiring expanded disclosure and consent on such optional products — including a list of prices…
FTC proposal would crack down on car dealers’ websites, F&I offices
The Federal Trade Commission proposed banning finance and insurance coverage and physical vehicle add-ons "that provide no benefit" and requiring expanded disclosure and consent on such optional products — including a list of prices…
J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study: Vehicle quality sinks to new low
New-vehicle quality improved at just nine of 33 brands surveyed: Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Acura, Land Rover and Audi.
David Amodeo, director of global automotive at J.D. Power, said the decline in quality…
VW, Siemens invest another $450 million into Electrify America
German industrial giant Siemens is investing more than $100 million in Volkswagen Group's Electrify America unit, becoming the first outside investor in the North American network of electric vehicle charging stations.
Including new…
Better freight data might be next step in lowering carbon emissions from supply chain
The adoption of an open freight data exchange standard could reduce global carbon emissions approximately 22 percent by 2050 and eliminate 2.5 billion barrels of oil per year, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Coalition for…
McGovern Automotive Group buys Stellantis dealership, its fifth acquisition of 2022
The flurry of acquisitions this year follows McGovern Automotive last October acquiring a rare Ferrari-Maserati dealership, buying Ferrari-Maserati Long Island in Plainview, N.Y., from Experience Auto Group.
With all its growth,…
First Shift: J.D. Power’s VP of data on new-vehicle sales
• Sales outlook from J.D. Power
• Improved mpg, stronger economy support car demand
• Five EU countries seek emissions proposal delay
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Lithia Motors buys 9 dealerships in Florida, Nevada
The auto retail giant on Monday also bought Henderson Hyundai Superstore/Genesis of Henderson near Las Vegas from Frank Malone, according to DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group company that handled the transaction. Dave Cantin and…
Tesla brings back ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ driver assistance
Tesla Inc. is bringing back its "Enhanced Autopilot" driving-assistance package for $6,000, which will sit between standard Autopilot and the automaker's $12,000 beta test software that it calls Full Self Driving, despite not having…