Category: Global

These Are 10 of the Slowest Selling Used Cars on the Market

Michael Brochstein / SOPA Images / Shutterstock.com The pandemic threw every economic sector for a loop, but the automotive industry was impacted heavily as supply-related shutdowns slowed global assembly lines and made new

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China looking to car sales as it seeks to get faltering economy back on track

China has set out a new plan to boost car sales – particularly n ew energy vehicles – as it looks for ways to shore up its struggling post-Covid economy. The guidelines published

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Stellantis Launches SPOTiCAR Pre-Owned Car Program In U.S.

In a strategic move that reflects the evolving landscape of the used-car market, Stellantis has expanded its successful SPOTiCAR program into the United States. Initially launched in 2019 across 11 European countries, SPOTiCAR

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Dealer anniversaries – Automotive News

50 with Chevrolet Gary Martin, center, dealer principal of Leo Martin Chevrolet in Lake Jackson, Texas, received a 50-year award from General Motors, along with Jason Martin, left, general sales manager, and Reagan

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What’s the Best New-Car Deal for Labor Day 2023?

Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan By Patrick Masterson September 1, 2023 Labor Day is supposed to be a weekend for the worker to relax, but the extra day off for many (and consequent

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August U.S. sales: Asian automakers post gains

The Hyundai Kona subcompact crossover led the way with a 71 percent gain to 5,777 deliveries. The Santa Fe and Tucson both recorded double-digit hikes. Among decliners, the Elantra fell 21 percent, and

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Castle Automotive buys VW, Mazda, Hyundai-Genesis car dealerships

Castle Automotive Group of Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., made its first acquisition of 2023 with the purchase of three dealerships in Chicago’s western suburbs. Castle Automotive on Thursday bought Pugi Auto Group, consisting of

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Buying a new car? Don’t expect a deal, even with more vehicles available.

As some U.S. automakers update markets on their August sales, higher inventories at dealerships are one reason new-car sales are expected to notch big gains year on year. Around this time in 2022,

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Carvana home deliveries: Illinois bill becomes law

The latest legislation passed unanimously in March by the Illinois state Senate and by the state House of Representatives — also unanimously — in May. “We thank the thousands of Illinois customers who

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When’s the best time to sell or buy a used car? It may surprise you.

Instead of planning your Labor Day picnic, you might want to spend some time preparing to sell your car to ensure you get top dollar, according to CarGurus.  Traditionally, April has been the

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