AutoNews Now: Silver lining for dealers in Houston

Silver lining for dealers in Houston; Study: Most people don't want to ride in self-driving car; Exec moves at Aston, FCA; Apple exodus; A Smart car meant to share.

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AutoNews Now: In storm's wake, thousands of ruined cars

In storm's wake, a sea of ruined cars; How to spot flood damage; Bigger use for Ford self-driving tech?; GM doubling design space; Mini EV peek; Using Bitcoin tech in ride-sharing.

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Mercedes-Maybach concept shows glimpse of future design

In the latest new video to debut on our viral video chart, Mercedes-Benz shows what an ultraluxe convertible could look like.

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AutoNews Now: After storm, dealers' path to recovery

After the storm: Dealers' path to recovery; Volvo's new U.S. chief; 2019 Porsche Cayenne, redesigned Bentley, Chery concept; Ex-UAW official pleads guilty; Stalls prompt VW recall.

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AutoNews Now: 'It's been a tough one' in Houston

'It's been a tough one': Houston dealers cope with historic storm; Helping hand from NADA, August U.S. sales to take hit?; Fuel price hike expected; Audi's Stadler survives shakeout

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Cadillac alters Super Cruise rollout, launches ad campaign

The technology will launch in the coming months as standard on the top-end Cadillac CT6 Platinum, which starts at $85,290.

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AutoNews Now: VW engineer gets 40 months in prison

VW engineer gets prison time; Winterkorn warned?; A lessening at Lexus; Paring down at Apple; Car-sharing in the classic sense; Stein: When it comes to car names, keep it simple.

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Detroit mayor calls for auto show venue to get new name

Cobo Center, the downtown convention hall that's home to the annual Detroit auto show, could soon change its name -- a move that would cut its association with a racist ex-mayor.

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AutoNews Now: Daimler said to consider 3-way split

Daimler said to mull 3-way split; VW-FCA joint output?; Barra joins Disney board; Ethics of driverless cars; Asbury CEO looks back; Study: Best seats at Audi, Porsche, Chevy.

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AutoMobili-D to stage new business-to-business matchmaking at Detroit auto show

Organizers are set to expand AutoMobili-D in terms of space and offerings at the 2018 Detroit auto show following the mobility exhibition's launch last year.

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AutoNews Now: It's official: Driver alerts save lives

Lane-departure, blind-spot alerts saving lives, studies find; FCA quest to boost value; Key Safety CEO quits as Takata buy nears; More alphanumeric Audi; BMW's video game debut.

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Audi to pad nameplates with more numbers

Beginning with the launch of the redesigned A8 sedan this year, Audi is adding a two-digit subdesignation to 2018 models to delineate respective power output, regardless of the makeup of the powertrain.

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U.K. spec Nissan Qashqai races around town

In the latest new video to debut on our viral video chart, the Nissan Qashqai, sold as the Rogue Sport in the U.S., goes for a quick spin.

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Car supermarkets are a step backward

The future of vehicle retail and FandI could take a variety of forms, but another type of brick-and-mortar store would be an unexpected route. Advancements toward an online transaction would serve the industry better.

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AutoNews Now: China's Great Wall tones down Jeep talk

China's Great Wall cites 'uncertainties', tones down talk of Jeep bid; Boom in big SUVs predicted as Gen Y hits burbs; Hyundai confirms pickup; Tesla wins; Nissan's Midnight moves.

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Millennials moving to the 'burbs, buying big SUVs

Millennials are finally starting their own baby boom and heading for the suburbs in big SUVs, much like their parents did.

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AutoNews Now: Pros, cons of selling off Jeep

Pros, cons of selling off Jeep; China's Great Wall big on SUVs, pickups; Used-car depreciation accelerating; Next step for NAFTA; Adient makes a buy; Toyota in Texas, by the numbers.

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Automakers, dealers shine spotlight on eclipse

Monday's total -- a rare celestial event cutting a huge swath across the United States -- is prompting automakers, dealers and others to celebrate with viewing parties, product stunts and employee appreciation events.

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AutoNews Now: U.S. seeks to extradite Audi exec

U.S. seeks to extradite Audi exec; Carbon-fiber wheeled Porsche; Ferrari tops FCA; When quality glitch can't be fixed; Volvo moon roofs to Nissan lawn art: Awaiting big eclipse.

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Toyota's safe-driving app plays parents' uncool music when teenagers speed

How can terrified parents of newly qualified teen drivers persuade them to drive safely? Toyota has come up with what could be an ingenious method -- embarrassing them.

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Detroit 3 to tout performance and vintage cars at Woodward Dream Cruise

Ford, Chevy and Dodge will turn to the Woodward Dream Cruise, a classic-car celebration in suburban Detroit, on Saturday to generate some marketing buzz on their offerings.

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AutoNews Now: A peek at the posh products of Pebble

From BMW Z4 to a $20M Aston: A peek at the posh products of Pebble; GM thwarts settlement; Charlottesville: Reactions from GM, Dana, Ford; Nissan Leaf road show.

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Germany's Merkel reaffirms her million EV pledge

Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to speed up Germany's transition to electric vehicles, saying that efforts would need to be increased if a target of having a million such cars on the roads by 2020 were to be met.

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AutoNews Now: Trump CEO panels disband under pressure

Trump advisory panels, including Barra's, disband under pressure; U.S.: No 'mere tweaking' NAFTA; Takata lawsuits on hold; A three-wheeled IPO?

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Hyundai highlights sedan for India market

In the latest new video to join our viral video charts, Hyundai shows off the Verna sedan for the Indian market. The subcompact sedan is sold as the Accent in the United States.

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Dodge deletes 'Roadkill' posts after social-media backlash

After taking flak on social media, Dodge took down posts promoting drag races that took place the same day the driver of one of its vehicles killed a protester in Charlottesville, Va.

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Frankfurt no-shows signal brands' investment shift

The number of automakers skipping next month's Frankfurt auto show highlights a shift in thinking among carmakers as they increasingly opt for their own events or choose to attend smaller, but more diverse shows.

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AutoNews Now: Stay or go? Barra's Trump dilemma

Stay or go? Barra's Trump predicament; Keeping a 'delicate balance' in re-negotiating NAFTA; Frankfurt's no-shows; Selling Opels at the mall.

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Frankfurt, other big auto shows struggle as brands shift investment

The number of automakers skipping next month's Frankfurt auto show highlights a shift in thinking among carmakers as they increasingly opt for their own events or choose to attend smaller, but more diverse shows.

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AutoNews Now: FCA's light trucks, dealership network make company desirable

FCA's light trucks, dealership network make company desirable; Why Honda's Accord got the gee-whiz tech; VW crossover EV coming in '20; M-B's latest Vision; Dealership deal breakers.

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Auto brands overlook niches in ethnic marketing

Auto brands are overlooking certain segments within minority groups and falling into the trap of putting ethnic consumers into boxes defined by old stereotypes.

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What's the point of legalese read at hyperspeed?

Even if listeners can't catch a word of it, the fast-talk disclosures at the end of radio ads serve an important purpose.

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Toyota to showcase autonomous mettle at 2020 Games

As a top global sponsor of the Olympics and the country's flagship automaker, Toyota sees the Tokyo games as a turning point for its image.

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AutoNews Now: Chased by Challenger, Chevy to evaluate Camaro build options

Chased by Challenger, Chevy to evaluate Camaro build options; Ford: No training center probe needed; Nissan helps EV owners cash in by plugging in; The man behind the bar.

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AutoNews Now: Why basic driving skills are eroding

Why basic driving skills are eroding; Acura RLX makeover; Ferrari mulls Dino revival; Germany probing Ford Mondeo emissions, report says; Diesel trade-in rush?; Skoda, Tata talks collapse.

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