With oil and gas prices falling, may shoppers are turning back toward units that may not be quite as fuel-efficient, but diesel fuel remains pricey. Still,  gas prices aside, some diesel vehicles — especially luxury units — are more cost-effective than their gasoline counterparts, according to a report from Vincentric. In its most recent Diesel Analysis, the […] [Read More]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration handed out a six-figure civil penalty against a Georgia Nissan dealer for selling 28 recalled vehicles that did not have the recall remedy completed at the time the new models were delivered to customers. Regulators said they first opened an investigation on Oct. 25, 2012 against Gwinnett Place Nissan […] [Read More]

Effective immediately, Chrysler Group LLC is now FCA US LLC The U.S.-based automaker said in a press release that the new name aligns with the naming approach of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA), the parent company of the Auburn Hills, Mich., carmaker. Officials emphasized in the statement that neither the location of company headquarters (Auburn […] [Read More]

CarMax has announced the 12 winners of The CarMax Foundation’s CarMax Cares Community Service Award. The award, given annually now for the fifth time, is bestowed to associates across the country who are nominated by their coworkers for their own volunteer efforts and leadership in community projects. The 12 winners were honored at the company’s […] [Read More]

General Motors has a new certified pre-owned manager to replace Larry Pryg, who is now Global On-Star marketing manager. Named manager of certified pre-owned vehicles for GM this month was Todd Brown, who was previously the marketing manager for the Cadillac Escalade and SRX. Brown has been with GM since 1999, when he came aboard […] [Read More]

Cars.com released some interesting data Friday revealing the most-searched-for new vehicles on its website. Unsurprisingly, the overwhelming champion, on a state-by-state basis for the third quarter of 2014, is the Ford F-150. The truck was the most-searched vehicle in 30 of the 50 United States. Around the coastlines and major metropolitan areas, another Ford stands […] [Read More]

As one Kelley Blue Book analyst still questioned how the entire Takata faulty airbag saga will culminate, Chrysler Group joined American Honda in expanding an ongoing regional recall to replace front passenger-side air-bag inflators. Chrysler’s newest campaign covers estimated 208,783 older-model vehicles originally purchased or ever registered in seven U.S. states and five territories. Affected […] [Read More]

Those shopping for a Hyundai in Houston this weekend may be surprised by what they find at Humble Hyundai and North Freeway Hyundai. Edmunds.com’s car buying experts will be at the two dealerships Friday and Saturday to “take over” the showrooms and offer an “unprecedented shopping experience.” The two dealerships will feature the Edmunds.com Price Promise service, […] [Read More]

Shopping for a new car is still a hassle for many women. Women purchase more than 50 percent of all new cars or influence the purchasing of about 85 percent of all new cars sold in the U.S. and 48 percent in Canada. Topping the list of gripes: Time. Twenty-one percent say buying a car is not […] [Read More]

As supply continues to expand, auction and retail prices of used vehicles are expected to take a downward turn. And the second half of the year has brought with it signs of a price turnaround on the lots — which will perhaps serve to bring more used shoppers into dealerships this holiday season. Though many […] [Read More]