Dodge Soars to Top of J.D. Power Quality Report
New survey questions turn 2020 results topsy-turvy
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Design Chief Luc Donckerwolke Departs Hyundai
Luxury car guru has crafted the styling of many memorable Audi, Bentley, Lambo and Genesis models
LMC Auto’s Jeff Schuster on the Industry
When it comes to how the automotive market is doing—and how it is likely to do—you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who knows more than Jeff Schuster
Caddy ICE Age Coming to an End?
The bulk of Cadillac’s lineup—and perhaps all of it—will consist of electric vehicles by 2030, the company says.
Nissan Expands Brake Recall to 394,000 Vehicles
Nissan Motor Co. is calling back 394,000 late-model sedans, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. that could develop a brake system leak that starts a fire.
2020 Nissan Versa SR
Nissan has a new car for those who want a new car—not a ute.
VW Arteon Advances
VW does an upgrade for its halo vehicle
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Infiniti’s Electric Approach
As Infiniti moves into the future, it has devised a powertrain setup that will bring more drivers to an electrified future.
Infiniti Affirms EV Plans
Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit plans to offer electrified variants of most of its models within the next two years.
U.S. Sales Grow 3% for Foreign Brands
An extra selling day, coupled with hefty retail incentives, boosted October deliveries of foreign brand cars and light trucks in the U.S. by 3% to 744,300 units.
Hyundai Hires Nissan Exec to Head Mexican Unit
Hyundai Motor Co. has named Claudia Marquez to take over as CEO of its Mexico unit on Nov. 1.
Infiniti Pulls the Plug on Q70 Sedan
Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit will drop the Q70 large sedan from its U.S. lineup after the current model year.
IIHS: Lane-Centering Acceptance Off the Mark
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testers say lane-centering systems are less trustworthy than adaptive cruise control.
U.S. Car Sales to Slip Below 17 Million
This year deliveries of cars and light-duty trucks in the U.S. will drop below 17 million units for the first time since 2014.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
VW Names De Nysschen COO for N. America
Johan de Nysschen has been appointed chief operating officer for Volkswagen brand operations in North America, effective Oct. 1.
Kia Lands Luxury Car Design Guru
Kia Motor Corp. has appointed Karim Habib, who left Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti luxury brand late last month, as a senior vice president and design chief, effective Oct. 1.
Top Renault-Nissan Alliance Exec Deboeuf Quits
Arnauld Deboeuf, who ran the Office of the CEO for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, has quit, telling his staff that Renault CEO Thierry Bollore ordered him to leave.
Nissan’s Infiniti Brand Sales Chief Leaves
Karim Habib, who has headed design for Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti luxury brand, is leaving to pursue “other opportunities,” the company says.
The Amazing Alfonso Albaisa
You can tell a lot about a person when it comes to handling a staff departure
Taisuke Nakamura and Infiniti Design
The company is now 30 years old. As it goes into its next 30, Taisuke Nakamura is leading the design challenge.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Nissan's U.S. Dealer Data System Goes Offline
A Nissan Motor Co. data center in Denver has been offline since Sunday, cutting off the ability of Nissan and Infiniti dealers to order cars and parts, report sales, file warranty claims or track down cars at other dealerships.
What’s In a Name?
Well, one might assume there is a little meaning in there.
Infiniti Teases Sporty Crossover
Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit will add a sporty variant of its QX50 compact crossover next summer.
Nissan Launches 2nd-Gen Semi-Autonomous Tech
Nissan Motor Co. is launching an updated version of the company’s ProPilot semi-autonomous highway driving technology on the 2020 Skyline sedan in Japan.
Ex-Ford Designer Woodhouse Lands at Nissan
Nissan Motor Co. has named David Woodhouse, previously director of strategic design at Ford Motor Co., as its new design chief for North America.
22 Brands Opt Out of Frankfurt Auto Show
This year’s Frankfurt auto show in September won’t include 22 vehicle brands, according to Automobilwoche.
