Syracuse Auto Dealers Association

Elaine Buckberg indicated Michigan is a prime contender for more battery plants as the automaker makes the mammoth transition to electric vehicles.

The automaker is looking to enrich customers' lives with software, but in a way that is easily accessible and meets their needs at a given moment.

Dealers say that more guidance is needed from the federal government and automakers to accurately and confidently assess vehicle and consumer eligibility for Inflation Reduction Act EV tax credits.

During Hahn's decade-long tenure, VW built factories in China, established the Beetle as an American pop culture icon, and started Audi's transition to the luxury-car segment.

Employee morale has suffered profoundly over the past three years as auto industry troubles, including staffing shortages, production volatility and recession fears, weigh on the workforce.

The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV's rollout fulfills a Mazda promise to resurrect the rotary engine after retiring the technology in 2012.

Inventory levels rose sharply in December and crested 1.8 million for the first time since May 2021, according to Cox Automotive. While still constrained, a slower selling rate has helped dealership stocks return to something closer to normal levels, Cox said.

The Chrysler 200, Volkswagen CC and Suzuki XL7 also were among the dead nameplates that people bought new in 2022.

Automakers cut no additional vehicles from their 2023 worldwide production plans this week because of the microchip shortage, as they continue to assess how economic conditions will impact vehicle demand.

Proper Tooling makes moldings for headlights, taillights and grills for Tier 1 suppliers such as Grupo Antolin, NYX LLC and ABC Technologies.