J.L. Huffines of Huffines Auto Dealerships Dies
J.L. Huffines, Jr., 85, the leader of Huffines Auto Dealerships died Wednesday morning after a battle with prostate cancer.

Local auto dealerships pillar of local economy
It?s no secret that the auto industry is one of the economic sectors most affected by the current world market downturn.

Vandal slashes tires at several dealerships
Several auto dealerships reported Tuesday morning that a vandal had slashed the tires on several cars the night before, according to Watsonville police.

AUTO:
Carnation Auto, promoted by former Maruti chief Jagdish Khattar, set to roll out soon.

Auto dealerships struggle to survive
(By Kirsten Valle, kvalle@charlotteobserver.com) In good times, Mike Walters' small auto dealership would sell as many as 30 cars a month. Now, there are days when just one shopper wanders through the lot at The Auto Exchange of Gastonia. Sales are down at least 40 percent, and those who do buy struggle to make a down payment. ?It surprises me that more dealers haven't gone out of business,? ...

2009 Geneva Auto Show Preview: Renaultsport Mégane Hatch
PARIS ? Renaultsport, Renault's motorsport division, is set to unveil its improved Mégane at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show in March. The model will be based off the three-door Mégane coupe, although the French automaker is considering a five-door variant as well.

Car dealerships hope frozen sales thaw in 2009
ELKHART ? December sales for the auto industry paint a grim picture. The Big Three were all down at least 30 percent. But financial help from the government has dealerships looking up for 2009. And a boom in sales could also help the Hoosier economy.

Motor Mile tries to hang on as dealerships leave
While 14 dealerships remain on the stretch between 64th Street and Scottsdale Road, the exodus of brand names isn't over.

Auto mall plans defy difficulties faced by car dealers
In spite of tough economic conditions and a domestic auto industry suffering though a prolonged slump, a move is in progress to establish a large car dealership at the intersection of State Route 16 and Sedgwick Avenue in Port Orchard.

More hybrids, electrics set for Detroit auto show
What may be the most significant batch of new hybrid-electric vehicles the auto industry has ever seen will debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit's Cobo Center next week.

Family, Perry mourn loss of J.L. Huffines
Family, friends and state leaders spent Wednesday night and Thursday morning remembering Dallas businessman James Lecil ?J.L.? Huffines Jr., chairman of Huffines Auto Dealerships.

STUD OR DUD? Buick Drops Details On The 2010 Lacrosse Ahead Of Detroit Auto Show
Redesigned from the ground up, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan makes its world debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan.

Auto show features track for electric cars
Organizers of Detroit's annual auto show have carved out space in the convention center basement for a 700-foot-long oval driving track to showcase zero emissions vehicles.

Dec. auto sales worst in 15 years
The auto industry capped 2008 with its worst sales in 15 years, as Americans continued to steer clear of dealerships in December, according to year-end sales figures released Monday.

Car dealerships slash prices to drive traffic
By all accounts it's a great time to buy a new car. Manufacturers are willing to slash thousands off sticker prices and offer interest-free money. But there's a catch. Those deals won't do you any good if you can't qualify. The reality is that many auto...

Auto sales tank at year-end
WASHINGTON -- The auto industry capped off 2008 with its worst sales in 15 years, as Americans continued to steer clear of dealerships in December, according to year-end sales figures released yesterday.

Local auto sales remain steady despite nationwide hardships
The auto industry has taken several hits recently as a result of the recession. Ford, General Motors and Daimler Chrysler have been pleading with Congress and the president for money to sustain their operations. At the same time Toyota Motor Company announced losses for the first time in 70 years.

U.S. Auto Sales Fell 36% in December
The auto industry capped off 2008 with its worst sales in 16 years as Americans continued to steer clear of dealerships in December, according to sales figures released yesterday.

2008 auto sales miserable
Figures for Big Three manufacturers, top importers decline; December is weakest month in 15 years The auto industry capped off 2008 with its worst sales in 15 years, as Americans continued to steer clear of dealerships in December, according to year-end sales figures released yesterday.

One of a Kind Deal Looks to Jump-start Auto Sales
With car sales stalled, dealerships are having to pull out all the stops to go after business. Hyundai is trying to reel in consumers worried about losing their job.