LaFontaine Automotive sells two Stellantis dealerships in Michigan
LaFontaine Automotive plans to use capital gained from divestitures to add dealerships in targeted markets......»»
Stellantis shuffle puts Jeep chief in crucial N.A. role
Dealers are looking to Antonio Filosa, who replaces Carlos Zarlenga as North America COO, for more help moving inventory that on many lots goes back to the 2023 model year......»»
Celebrating the 2024 Best Dealerships To Work For
The country’s top dealers and store leaders gathered in Nashville Oct. 10 for a gala celebration. .....»»
Open Road Capital acquires 5 dealerships from Beyer Auto Group
For the first time, Open Road purchased dealerships without a partner......»»
Fla. dealerships reopen after Milton, though power outages pose problems
More than 2.2 million tracked customers in Florida still were without power the afternoon of Oct. 11, according to PowerOutage.us......»»
Illinois governor calls on Stellantis to get moving on Belvidere reopening
“There is every opportunity to begin the restart at Belvidere, and there is no time to waste,” the governor said......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis executive shuffle; GM expects to pare EV losses
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Best Dealerships To Work For winners have qualities, offer benefits unsuccessful entrants don"t
Automotive News' Best Dealerships To Work For employees are more likely to feel valued by their employers than workers at nonwinning stores......»»
Stellantis confirms CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026 amid broad management shake-up
The confirmation comes weeks after Stellantis said it was searching for his successor, though at the time it said it was possible he could remain after his contract expires......»»
Stellantis replaces North America COO, global CFO
Amid U.S. troubles, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa is adding North American COO responsibilities to replace Carlos Zarlenga, whose next role will be announced later. CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in early 2026......»»
Audi Tysons Corner named 2024 Best Dealership To Work For
The 2024 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For program includes new categories such as Best Single-Point Dealerships and Best Rural Dealerships......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 10: The Toyoda family legacy; your guide to Stellantis" multiple challenges
Curiously, Toyoda's only son, Daisuke, now in his mid-30s, is working his way up the company's ranks......»»
New-vehicle inventory continues pullback to 2.78 million, Cox says
New-vehicle inventory levels pulled back in September to 2.78 million, down from 2.91 million the previous month, according to Cox Automotive......»»
Stellantis troubles pile up amid criticism from dealers, UAW, shareholders
Sales and earnings are down as the company wages a global cost-cutting crusade that has included layoffs, buyouts and engineering hires in low-cost countries......»»
U.S. appeals court judges challenge NADA, FTC in oral arguments for CARS Rule case
U.S. appeals court judges during oral arguments Oct. 9 delved into the National Automobile Dealers Association challenge and Federal Trade Commission's defense of the CARS Rule regulations looming over dealerships......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 9: Yes, really, Gen Z and millennials are collecting cars
Automotive News report dispels the myth that younger generations aren't partaking in the joy of collecting cars......»»
Stellantis in talks with Michigan"s governor to keep N.A. headquarters in suburban Detroit
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has spoken “frequently” with Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares as the company reassesses its footprint, and retaining its headquarters in Michigan is a “top priority” for her administration......»»
Stellantis CEO eyes management shake-up as pressure mounts
Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares is planning a deep management reshuffle in response to the automaker’s disastrous profit warning, according to people familiar with the situation......»»
Kinetic teams with Young Automotive Group to open digital repair hub in Salt Lake City area
Kinetic, which offers precision digital sensor recalibration for advanced driver-assistance systems, has partnered with Young Automotive Group to open a new hub in suburban Salt Lake City......»»
Stellantis holds off on megacasting championed by Tesla and Volvo
The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it. .....»»
Former general manager forms auto group, buys first dealerships
A former general manager has purchased his first dealerships, in Iowa, as part of the newly created Coleman Automotive Group......»»