Japanese automakers experienced a difficult month in May, with global sales declining 38 per cent during this period as many factories and dealerships remained closed due to COVID-19 lockdowns. “Many countries have been easing their lockdown measures, but industry experts …
Some new Ford customers will be permitted to return their vehicles if they lose their job amid COVID-19, according to The Detroit News. It’s part of a new program the OEM rolled out, which allows customers who lease or purchase …
The annual Woodward Dream Cruise is among the latest automotive events to be officially canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. “While we are deeply saddened by the tough decision to cancel the 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise, we …
California passed a landmark mandate that will require manufacturers to sell more zero-emissions vehicles starting in 2024. The move, passed unanimously by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), will help wean the trucking sector off diesel and has been hailed …
The Volvo Car Group and Waymo will team up to create a new Level 4 autonomous electric vehicle platform for the ride-hailing market. “This key partnership with Volvo Car Group helps pave the path to the deployment of the Waymo …
Tesla placed last in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study (IQS), which ranks overall brand quality with a numeric score, according to CarAdvice. The lower the score, the better. “Tesla placed last in this year’s IQS with a score of 250. …
Amazon has reportedly agreed to purchase self-driving startup Zoox for more than $1 billion. The move would allow the retail giant to expand its reach into autonomous vehicle technology. “A majority of Zoox investors are getting their money back, with …
General Motors will lay off 680 workers at its Tennessee assembly plant and do away with the third shift due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plant employs 3,700 people and the layoffs are effective July 1. …
Canadian new light vehicle sales in May marked a clear improvement over April — though performance differed significantly from province to province, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). May sales came in at an estimated 113,224 units, which is a …
“Spring selling season” may not live up to the usual expectations of Canadian auto dealers this year due to the pandemic, but there has been strong and consistent feedback from dealers that June is going well for them, according to …
U.S. auto sales are expected to decline in June with a forecasted 1,080,656 new cars and trucks sold and an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 12.8 million, according to Edmunds. Those numbers reflect a 28.7% decrease in sales …
The majority of British Columbians (66%) are planning a summer road trip as the province begins phase three of its Restart Plan, with 75% planning their preparations around ensuring they remain “extra safe” during the pandemic, according to a British …
