“Simply put, these types of programs are trust killers,” says Peter Welch, president of the National Automobile Dealers Assn.

Availability likely will be tight, given shipments began just weeks ago, but the cars will be ready by Feb. 1, GM says.

Michigan’s governor says his background in the computer industry makes him the perfect point man – and an enthusiastic salesman – for the state’s effort to stake out ground in the new-mobility sector.

The evolving dynamic in China will see GM pursue additional revenue opportunities beyond car sales to sources such as financing and connected-vehicle services.

The auto industry has increased its use of other metals such as aluminum, but steel remains the overall material of choice.

WardsAuto’s Small CUV segment was one of the industry’s fastest-growing in 2016, up 26.0% last year from 2015, to 968,013.

Yes, there’s room in the Kia lineup, says the COO of the automaker’s U.S. unit. 

While the Dieselgate emissions scandal continues to make headlines, the automaker says it is focused on rebuilding its relationship with U.S. customers via a new line of CUV models and push into electrification.

The forthcoming dedicated hybrid will not be part of the Clarity family, which includes fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid and all-electric models.

A new R&D center will be open this year with sales launch targeted for 2018-2019.