FCA: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited gets 15% greener
AUBURN HILLS—When thinking of green vehicles, the first one to come to mind might not be the Jeep Wrangler. However, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced the completion of its latest Global …
Auto Heritage Foundation opens entries for media awards
PLYMOUTH—The Automotive Heritage Foundation is now accepting entries in its 2020 journalism awards competition. The program recognizes outstanding journalism in 10 automotive heritage categories, including best book, vehicle-restoration article, motorsports …
Ford offers 6-month payment moratorium, other steps to shore up sales and finances
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced several initiatives to bolster the company’s cash position and support sales amid the coronavirus health crisis. Among the company’s moves: Borrowng the maximum $15.4 billion under …
J.D. Power releases satisfaction data on auto websites, tires, telecom
TROY—The Troy customer satisfaction analysis firm J.D. Power Thursday released new reports on satisfaction with automotive websites, automotive tires, and telecom self-help sites. The 2020 Automotive Website Evaluation Study shows …
Power: Auto service centers should prepare now for Coronavirus parts shortages
TROY—As the coronavirus crisis continues to interrupt global supply chains, auto dealers are bracing for parts shortages that could undermine hard-fought gains made in customer satisfaction over the past few …
Auto dealer credit report firm adds new product
FARMINGTON HILLS—700 Credit LLC, the provider of credit reports and compliance and consumer pre-qualification products and services, has announced the release of QuickScore, the newest member of the Quick family …
A long road ahead to self-driving cars: WWJ panel at LTU
SOUTHFIELD–American automakers are wrestling with issues of safety systems and distracted driving, while American drivers are in love with their phones and still skeptical about self-driving cars. That was the …
J.D. Power buys auto sales software unit
TROY—J.D. Power, the Troy-based provider of data analytics and consumer intelligence, announced the acquisition of Trilogy Automotive, the automotive software division of Austin, Texas-based Trilogy Enterprises. Terms were not disclosed. …
Automation Alley sets breakout sessions for Integr8
TROY—Automation Alley, the technology and manufacturing business association, has announced breakout session topics for its Industry 4.0 conference, Integr8. Focused on how the smart and connected technologies of Industry 4.0 …
ASME invites members, guests to Trumpf Lasers in Automotive Symposium
PLYMOUTH—ASME Metro Detroit invites members and other interested persons to a Lasers in Automotive Symposium, to be put on Oct. 3 at the Plymouth Laser Technology Center of the Trumpf …