GM Holden Looks to Export Commodore to Europe

“There are 25 million vehicles sold each year in Europe. We would only need to sell 5,000 or 10,000 units,” GM Holden’s Denny Mooney says.

By Alan Harman • Feb. 13, 2007

Dodge Aims High With Demon Roadster Concept

The Mazda Miata served as the benchmark for Chrysler designers developing the Dodge Demon.

By Eric Mayne • Feb. 12, 2007

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Artificial Intelligence

Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

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Dodge Continues Charge Into Chassis Cab Segment

New Class 4 and 5 trucks make use of breakthrough 6.7L Cummins diesel I-6.

By Eric Mayne • Feb. 9, 2007

Kia Mulls SX Versions Across Lineup

Kia currently offers SX versions of the Optima and Spectra, and those variants account for about 10%-15% of each model’s mix.

By Byron Pope • Feb. 9, 2007

Press Says Leaked Document Much Ado About Nothing

A Detroit Free Press report says Toyota projects a $900 million increase in U.S. manufacturing compensation by 2011 and is working to trim that figure by a third.

By Christie Schweinsberg and Byron Pope • Feb. 9, 2007

Porsche Cayman Cannibalizing Boxster Sales

Both the Boxster and the Cayman experienced significant sales declines in January, Ward's data shows.

By Byron Pope • Feb. 8, 2007

BMW Pleased With Alpina B7’s Sales Pace

The 500-hp Alpina B7 has been on sale in the U.S. since early January, with orders exceeding 200 units.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 8, 2007

VW to Promote R32 Return With SCCA GTI Cup Races

VW will offer financial support for VW competitors, while the SCCA-sanctioned GTI Cup series will provide VW owners an entree into racing.

By Byron Pope • Feb. 8, 2007

Toyota Rolls Out Bigger Highlander

The '08 Highlander now rides on the same platform underpinning Toyota's Camry midsize car and Avalon large sedan, allowing for increased interior functionality.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 7, 2007

GM Calls on Cadillac Dealers to Deliver; Buick Dealers Subdued

Last year's launch of a redesigned Escalade lineup began a momentum shift to Cadillac, Brand Manager Jim Taylor says.

By Eric Mayne • Feb. 6, 2007

Ford Edge Gets Top Safety Ratings, Launch On Track

In January, the first full month of Edge sales, Ford dealers moved 5,586 units, outpacing the successful Fusion in its first full month on the market.

By Byron Pope • Feb. 5, 2007

Chrysler Dealers Vent, But Meeting Tone ‘Upbeat’

Dealer profitability will top agenda for 2007, says new council chief.

By Eric Mayne • Feb. 4, 2007

Honda Still Downstream of Small MPV Market

Safety features are higher on consumers’ shopping lists, Honda executive says.

By Eric Mayne • Feb. 4, 2007

Chrysler Chooses Brampton as Challenger Production Site

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts. Special Coverage NADA Convention & Exposition LAS VEGAS – Chrysler Group will build the ’09 Dodge Challenger at its plant in Brampton,...

By Eric Mayne • Feb. 3, 2007

Toyota Starts Tundra 5.7L V-8 Production

Toyota officials said last year they wanted each dealer to have at least one Tundra with the new V-8 in stock at the start of sale, which is Feb. 5.

By Ward's Staff • Feb. 2, 2007

Fleet Cuts Pull GM Sales Down 19.8%

Citing historically low incentive spending, GM says its retail sells fell more than expected.

By Scott Anderson • Feb. 2, 2007

Toyota Leaving No Stone Unturned in Tundra Campaign

Tundra marketing directed at Hispanic buyers is perhaps the most “critical (element) to the success of this launch,” a Toyota official says.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 2, 2007

Honda, XM Partnership Brings Satellite Radio to Honda Certified Used Cars

XM and Honda recently announced a satellite radio trial program for Honda Certified Used vehicles.

By Ward's Staff • Feb. 1, 2007

Top Seller Is a Problem Solver

At DeNooyer Chevrolet in Albany, NY, they call salesman Steve Gordon Flash Gordon, after the old comic strip character, because of his enthusiastic and animated personality.

Feb. 1, 2007

Miami’s Oldest Family-Owned Ford Store Starts Building

Metro Ford, Miami's oldest family-owned Ford dealership, is constructing a new multi-million dollar showroom on NW 7th Avenue off I-95.

Feb. 1, 2007

Let’s Get It Rolling Again

NEW ORLEANS George Maurcele, parts manager at Toyota of New Orleans, arrived at the dealership by motorboat 13 days after Hurricane Katrina hit.

By Lillie Guyer • Feb. 1, 2007

J.D. Power Taps Dilts as Vice President

J.D. Power and Associates appoints former DaimlerChrysler AG executive Gary Dilts as senior vice president-U.S. Automotive.

Feb. 1, 2007

Hyundai Chief: Automaker Arrogance Hurts Dealers’ Profits

DEARBORN Hyundai Motor America's chief operating officer says the of auto makers has put many U.S. dealerships in an unprofitable position a situation that requires new action and not just more lectures from manufacturers.

By Scott Anderson • Feb. 1, 2007

Vapor Trail

Do we need another reason to feel superior behind the wheel of a BMW?It's not enough that the uber-brand's propeller-inspired logo is the universal symbol for envy.

By Eric Mayne • Feb. 1, 2007

Dealer Barred

A former Bradford PA, car dealer is prohibited from ever owning a dealership as part of his sentence for misappropriating more than $190,000 from his dealership.

Feb. 1, 2007