Billie Jean Ellis, co-founder of Jim Ellis Automotive, dies at 89
Billie Jean Ellis co-founded the group with her husband, Jim Ellis......»»
Inventory climbs above 2.8 million, highest since December 2020
U.S. new-vehicle inventory rose again in March above 2.8 million vehicles, Cox Automotive said, as the industry continues its return to pre-COVID levels of vehicles on hand......»»
Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed the existence of the "God particle," dies at 94
Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called "God particle" that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh said Tuesday......»»
New Mexico EV mandate will remain in place, despite opposition from auto dealers
The New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association and Garcia Automotive Group have opposed the state's EV mandate to adopt California's zero-emission vehicle rules......»»
Penske Automotive to buy Porsche dealerships in Australia
Penske Automotive Group Inc.'s planned acquisition of two Porsche stores near Melbourne, Australia, is expected to close in the second quarter......»»
"Swallowed," torn up or live on: How Earth will fare when the sun dies
Our solar system and everything within it—including the Earth—will look very different when the sun dies......»»
Wolfe Automotive enters U.S., buys two Montana dealerships
Wolfe Automotive Group, of Calgary, Alberta, in Canada, has purchased its first two U.S. dealerships......»»
China top EV forum to be held in California in May
China's top electric vehicle forum, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) will hold a conference in Sacramento, California from May 16-17, according to a statement from the Chinese Society of Automotive Engineers on Sunday......»»
Group 1 Automotive bought at least 9 stores in 3 major deals in Q1
After reporting a sharp drop in net income in the fourth quarter of 2023, CEO Daryl Kenningham promised to be aggressive with acquisitions......»»
Used-vehicle wholesale prices fell slightly in March, Cox Automotive says
Cox Automotive also broke out year over year price fluctuations in vehicle segments......»»
The top 5 stories of the week: U.S. auto sales; Ford stair-steps
A quick glance at the top automotive stories of the week.....»»
Radio made the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius an international media figure, researchers say
New research highlights how in the 1930s, the relationship between radio and Finland's most famous composer Jean Sibelius had an important effect on the development of broadcast operations as well as on the status of Sibelius and Western classical ar.....»»
John James" pioneering legacy honored with Hall of Fame induction
John A. James' induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame this year is the culmination of a legacy spanning five decades in trucking and supply chain management......»»
Why auto supply chains have shown resiliency after the Baltimore bridge collapse, port blockage
So far, there is no indication the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will have an impact on automotive supply chains on the level of COVID or the semiconductor shortage......»»
AutoNation reportedly looking at Inchcape"s UK retail auto operations
AutoNation is reportedly exploring a bid to buy the U.K. operations of Inchcape, an automotive retail, distribution and services company with a presence in more than 40 markets globally......»»
Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, 200 artists say AI poses existential threat to their livelihoods
Artists say AI will "set in motion a race to the bottom that will degrade the value of our work." Enlarge / Billie Eilish attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Per.....»»
TESLA: Q1 deliveries fall 8.5% to 386,810 as demand cools
Tesla produced 433,371 vehicles globally in the first quarter, the company said. In the U.S., Cox Automotive estimated deliveries at 166,734 in the January-March period, a 3.2 percent gain......»»
TESLA: Q1 deliveries fall 8.5% to 386,810 as demand cools and EV competition heats up
Tesla produced 433,371 vehicles globally in the first quarter, the company said. In the U.S., Cox Automotive estimated deliveries at 166,734 in the January-March period, a 3.2 percent gain......»»
Metro Toyota in Cleveland suburbs acquired by Victory Auto Group
Victory Auto is privately held and led by founder Jeffrey Cappo. It represents 14 auto brands, according to its website......»»
Why this Toyota executive has zero interest in selling cars on Amazon
Toyota Motor North America executive Jack Hollis said during the Automotive Forum New York that his company will not work with Amazon like Hyundai is doing......»»
Toyota exec touts dealer-driven digital tools over Amazon option
Toyota Motor North America executive Jack Hollis said during the Automotive Forum New York that his company will not work with Amazon like Hyundai is doing......»»