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Ford Motor Company has announced that it is creating the new Ford National Distribution Services Division in China, which will replace its joint venture and dealer network and act as a streamlined channel for distribution in Greater China. According to Ford, the launch of the NDSD is part of its push toward operational fitness. It…

GMC’s sales hit a mild bump in the road in April; total sales declined 0.3% with 47,004 vehicles delivered, and retail sales fell 4.8% at 37,509 vehicles delivered. The brand overcame a 15.3% year-over-year slide in sales of the Sierra (17,400 units vs. 20,531 units in April 2016) as well as decreases from popular vehicles…

Five Ford Motor Company vehicles are up for ZEVAS this November Photo: Ford Hey, have you heard the news? The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has already been nominated for a major award. It’s up for Top Truck ZEV in the 2021 ZEVAS. Oh. Never heard of the ZEVAS? That’s because it’s brand-new. It’s Coming: You…

2017 GMC Acadia Denali GMC’s overall sales increased 12% in March with 49,948 units delivered, led by a 47% increase in crossover sales. Retail sales fell 3.1% at 39,048 units delivered. Acadia sales increased 84% with 11,432 units sold; first-quarter sales of the all-new Acadia are up 56.8% from 2016 with 29,112 units delivered. Terrain sales…

Photo: Toyota DiversityInc has recognized Toyota Motor North America among its list of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The Japanese company was ranked 18th on the 2019 survey, up from 25th last year. The list recognizes the nation’s top companies for diversity management, and the competition was improved for 2019 by including questions connecting…

Image: gerald36693 Lately, for automotive news outlets, it seems most of the stories regarding Mexico are primarily focused on this side of the border. Mostly focused here Photo: Gage Skidmore Most specifically seem concerned with the effects (or lack thereof) that our dear president-elect is having on automaker production decisions, like Ford abandoning its new…

Greg Martin, Margaret O’Gorman and Kevin Butt, as well as presenter Bob Perciasepe, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) at this year’s Keystone Leadership Awards This week, General Motors was recognized with a Keystone Leadership award, in honor of its work with the Wildlife Habitat Council to establish more habitats in…

Carlos Ghosn is one of the most influential automotive executives on the planet. He built the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and later added Mitsubishi to the team for one of the largest auto groups in the world. After Ghosn has done so much, you would think he was tired, especially since he stepped back from his position…

Ford once again led the United Kingdom auto industry in terms of total vehicle sales, car sales, and commercial vehicle sales and retail car and commercial vehicle sales in April. The automaker delivered a total of 23,062 vehicles in the UK, good for a 13.2% market share and a 4.5-percentage point lead over its nearest…

Do you agree with this 2014 Regal GS Review? Throughout the forty years in which Buick has offered the Regal, the vehicle has been known as a powertrain innovator, a designation that is set to continue with the introduction of the 2014 Buick Regal GS.  The newest Regal offers the best of two worlds to…

Julie Kurcz poses with the award-winning Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Since 2000, Automotive News has compiled a list every five years of the most talented and influential women in the automotive world. In the publication’s fifth list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, Kia’s Julie Kurcz was recognized for the second…

Lincoln President Joy Falotico Photo: Ford/Perry Photo LTD For the third time in her career, Lincoln Motor Company President Joy Falotico earns a spot on Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. By making the 2020 roster, Falotico is the second Lincoln representative on the coveted list since its inception 20…

Ford Motor Company sales were on the upswing in May, increasing 2.2% with a total of 241,126 vehicles delivered. Ford brand sales were up 2.1% with a total of 230,838 vehicles delivered and Lincoln Motor Company sales increased 4.9% at 10,288 vehicles delivered. Overall retail sales were down 0.8% at 158,282 units delivered, while fleet…

2017 Lincoln Continental with Approach Detection technology activated Lincoln sales increased 19.1% year-over-year in November with deliveries totaling 9,429 units. Lincoln’s growth stemmed entirely from the success of the four newest additions to its lineup: the MKC, next-gen MKX, next-gen MKZ, and all-new Continental. Lincoln’s Future Looks Bright: The 2017 Continental continues to build steam with…

2015 Ford F-150 Ford kicked off 2015 with a monster January, with the Blue Oval brand posting a massive 15.5% year-over-year increase with 171,732 deliveries. The biggest reasons for Ford’s success? Yep, you guessed it: the 2015 Ford F-150 and Mustang. “Customer demand is strong for our newest vehicles, driving retail sales gains across our…

Once again, the Silverado HD comes out on top Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Silverado HD is no stranger to recognition. This powerful pickup has more than earned its reputation as one of the toughest, most-dependable trucks on the road. J.D. Power agrees, and their recent 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study ranked the truck at the top…

The leading cause of teenage death is motor vehicle crashes. A recent study by Safe Kids Worldwide, made possible by a $2 million grant from the GM Foundation, found that the leading cause of teenage death is motor vehicle crashes. According to the report, there are about 2,500 teen fatalities from motor vehicle crashes each…

FCA celebrated LGBT Pride Month with a special Fiat Spider June is officially recognized across the country as LGBT Pride Month. Throughout the month, many cities host Pride Parades to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender culture. One such city is the Motor City. Detroit held its Motor City Pride parade over the weekend, with FCA…

As the future of the automotive industry seems to hew increasingly closer to one where vehicles drive themselves, the question arises as to which automaker has the edge in terms of offering autonomous vehicle technology. According to Navigant Research, who released its Navigant Research Leaderboard Report: Automated Driving this month, the answer is none other…