IRVINE, Calif. — With the 2012-13 NBA season about to tip off, Kia Motors’ global brand ambassador, superstar Blake Griffin, is back in a series of humorous new television commercials featuring the fast-growing automaker’s best-sel

When asked about the impact Hurricane Sandy will have on October car sales, Edmunds.com Sr. Analyst Jessica Caldwell said: “The storm likely will have an impact on October sales, especially since it comes at the end of the month, but those sales wo

Third-Quarter Modified Operating Profit Increased 46 Percent To $706 Million Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC today reported preliminary third-quarter financial results, including net income of $381 million, an increase of 80 percent fr

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Polk executives will share key automotive aftermarket insight as part of the upcoming Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.  Polk presentations wi

HOUSTON — Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, reported record 2012 third-quarter net income of $31.3 million and record diluted earnings per common share of $1.32 for the period ended Sept. 30, 2012. Net income increas

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Mopar will show off its “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” parts for all vehicle makes when automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators gather at the 2012 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), schedu

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sonic Automotive, Inc. reported 2012 third quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $23.1 million for a 14.9% increase over the prior year results.  Adjusted earnings from continuing operations per diluted sha

Lithia Motors Reports EPS of $0.90 for Third Quarter 2012; Provides Guidance for 2013 EPS of $3.11 to $3.21; Lithia Motors Declares $0.10 per Share Dividend for Third Quarter 2012 MEDFORD, OR — Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) today reported 201

A few weeks ago, I saw an article that painted a not-so-rosy outlook for the automotive industry. Some analysts downgraded their forecast for annual sales by about 500,000 units. On an emotional level, I understand why some people had a negative reac