BMW recalls almost 700,000 cars in china on fire safety risk
BMW AG is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in China due to coolant pump defects....
Rivian, Bosch point fingers in lawsuits over production woes
Rivian is locked in a legal fight with the world’s largest automotive supplier over motors in the R1 pickup truck and SUV as the electric vehicle maker grapples with ongoing production issues. ...
VW says it will have enough ID Buzz electric minivans for the world
U.S. consumers seem eager for the emission-free reinvention of a hippie icon, but it's unclear how many will be available....
Stellantis dealers regain optimism after executive shake-up
Stellantis' dealer council met with new North America COO Antonio Filosa this week after criticizing the company's leadership over stagnant sales and bloated inventory....
IBM’s Maximo helps prevent production snags by predicting when machinery needs maintenance
IBM has been expanding Maximo's capabilities to monitor the health of production machinery and tooling by using data to predict when critical maintenance is needed. The goal: Prevent unplanned downtime....
Used-vehicle sales rise in Sept.
Sales of used light vehicles, after stagnating three straight months, rose 3.3 percent to 1.32 million last month behind a vehicle scrappage program, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association....
Alfa Romeo Will Keep Gas Engines If That’s What People Want
The next Giulia and Stelvio might not be electric-only after all....
Service tip: Promote open discussions to make technicians feel heard, valued
Leaders must ask technicians the right questions, seek feedback and follow up, Vehicle Reman President Jonathan Carr said during a conversation with technician coach Joshua Taylor....
BMW Boss to European Union: Cancel the Combustion Engine Ban
Once seen as inevitable, opposition to the all-electric mandate continues to grow....
Guest commentary: Why bringing back stair steps is bad for automakers, dealers and consumers
Fluctuating prices and preferential treatment given to some dealers create a sense of unfairness and unpredictability....