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 auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Matt Gould, Co-founder, HTI Institute and leadership coach about strategies for dealerships and their senior managers for managing through the pandemic and beyond. It’s all about relationships, and shared accountability, says Gould.
Customer experience is still an important focus for car buyers and vehicle owners — even amid COVID-19, according to Norris McDonald of Wheels.ca. McDonald said there are other companies, like LubeVan Mobile Auto Services Inc., that offer similar services to …
A deal has been struck between European Union countries and lawmakers that will enable the countries to team-up and sue companies for defective products, according to Reuters. Furthermore, there are “built-in safeguards to guard against the excesses of U.S. class …
A federal judge considers the litigation of General Motors’ racketeering lawsuit against FCA “a waste of time and resources,” and has ordered the CEOs of each company to reach a “sensible” resolution. GM’s accusations stem from a five-year federal investigation …
Nevada may join California’s vehicle emissions standards rather than adopt the Trump administration’s lax standards. The California Clean Car Standards have been adopted either in full or in part by 14 other states. Nevada is considering the ZEV program and …
