Auto Retail News

According to a recent report from Pike Research, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) combined will represent 3.1% of worldwide auto sales by 2017. Thanks to higher penetration rates in the United States, HEVs and PEVs

A story from USA Today said auto repair shops are trying to win a battle against insurance companies to be able to set prices of auto repair costs themselves. The story said right now the insurance companies are the ones who are setting the price of

ATLANTA — According to the 2011 AutoTrader.com Shopper Frame of Mind study, conducted with over 1,500 recent vehicle purchasers, an overwhelming majority of respondents—71%—purchased a car based on need rather than want.  In the first edition

One community is looking to implement new rules for auto repair shops in an effort to protect consumers, a story from the Houston Chronicle said. The story said the new rules would require repair shops to get a signed written approval from the custom

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company announced that Sue Cischke, group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, has elected to retire effective Feb. 1, 2012, after 35 years of service in the automotive industry. C

NEW YORK — Volatile equity markets slowed mounting U.S. deal activity in the third and fourth quarters, following growing deal momentum in the first two quarters of 2011.  In light of concerns over European debt and a pullback in financing, U.

The annual fall Las Vegas based AAPEX (Aftermarket Auto Parts Expo) and SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) shows feature thousands of parts manufacturers, tool vendors, equipment makers, custom cars/trucks/what is the hell is that?

Fond du Lac, WI — Wells Vehicle Electronics has received the Gold Award for Outstanding On-Time Shipping Performance from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales, the automaker’s automotive parts and service operation. The Gold Award rec

Manheim Consulting’s monthly auto industry brief reported November 2011 wholesale used vehicle prices increased for the first time this year after a five month decline.  The index rose 0.8% to 123.8 compared to 122.8 in October 2011. When comp