Makowsky Named 2012 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year

POWAY, CA – Michael Makowsky of Oakville, Conn. was named the Mitchell 1 2012 Educator of the Year during North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held recently at Tyler Junior College.

Silver is Most Popular Auto Color

Want Out of Your Lease? Auction it Online

New auction format allows lease sellers to put their car leases up for bid. Buyers can then place their bids over a seven-day period.

Hyundai Wins Certified Pre-Owned Car Award

For the third-consecutive year, Hyundai has earned the title of “Best Popular Brand” by IntelliChoice in its annual Certified Pre-Owned Car Awards.

Faulty Air Bag Controls Spur New Series of Recalls

Safety supplier Continental informs NHTSA that 5 million air bag control units manufactured during a five-year period are at risk for failure.

J.D. Power Releases 2015 Initial Quality Study

Korean automotive nameplates showed a significant improvement in quality while Japanese brands fell below the industry average for the first time in 29 years, according to the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

Dodge and BMW Receive Most Awards in J.D. Power APEAL Study

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – J.D. Power's 2011 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study surveys vehicle owners on their opinions of more than 80 vehicles.

Csaba Vincze Appointed Nissan Fleet Director in UK

Csaba Vincze has been named the new fleet director of Nissan Motor in the UK. Vincze takes over the role recently vacated by Peter McDonald, who left to become mobility director at automotive energy tech company Ohme.

Talks to Revamp NAFTA Slated to Begin This Week

Trucking and logistics interests are keeping a close eye on talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement begin this week – particularly those involved in the automotive industry.