(March 25, 2017) IRVINE, Calif. — New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 3 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.63 million units in March 2017, resulting in an estimated 17.4 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book kbb.com. At 1.63 million units this month, the first quarter total comes in at 4.1 million units, up 3 percent year-over-year. 

This would be the second highest first quarter on record, surpassed only by Q1 of 2000.  This also would be the highest March sales total since 2000, when sales hit 1.66 million total units.

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 24, 2017) Subcompact cars are usually more about functionality and fuel-saving than they are about style. Not that they are all inherently ugly, but style is not the first thing that comes to mind about them. Fiat’s 500 series, however, is one exception. With its Italian flair and carefree air — the front fascia even has a rather impish look about it — the Fiat 500 series adds a little chicness to a segment that tends to lean toward “cute” when it comes to appearance.

(March 24, 2017) ATLANTA — With more than 300 new car models to choose from, shopping for a new ride can be overwhelming. And since the average age of existing vehicles on the road today is more than 11 years, current in-market new-car shoppers may be surprised to find just how much the automotive landscape has changed in the last decade.

With all of this in mind, the editors at Autotrader announce the winners of the 2017 Must Test Drive Awards, featuring the best new cars worth taking for a spin before shoppers make their final purchase decision.

(March 23, 2017) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As National Car Care month approaches, April is a popular time for Americans to focus on vehicle maintenance and replace worn out tires. Choosing the right tires for your vehicle can be strenuous and difficult, but making an informed decision promotes safety, performance and fuel economy.

According to the Hankook Tire Gauge Index, there are several factors that influence a driver's choice of tires as 38% of Americans purchase the same tires that were already on the vehicle, while the remaining 62% of Americans are evenly split on choosing the best price (31%) and the dealer recommended product (31%).

(March 22, 2017) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Problems associated with Tesla Model S and Model X have little influence on the overt affection owners have for these cars and the brand, according to a J.D. Power report released today titled "Tesla: Beyond the Hype."

(March 22, 2017) AUSTIN, Texas — Texas-based designer Kim Lewis, no stranger to the spotlight, has come to appreciate the value of iconic design. As a production designer on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” Lewis helped design and renovate more than 120 homes across America over the course of six years.

(March 22, 2017) MCLEAN, Va., —February 2017 will go down in U.S. used vehicle market history as an underperforming month analysts didn't see coming. So, why were prices surprisingly down last month, when normally during the second month each year they start to bounce back?

(March 21, 2017) CHICAGO — Experts from Cars.com and PickupTrucks.com put the current lineup of three-quarter-ton work trucks to the test to determine the ultimate best. Contenders in the 2017 3/4-Ton Work Truck Challenge included the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2017 Ford Super Duty F-250, 2017 Nissan Titan XD and the 2017 Ram 2500.

(March 21, 2017) Pump prices remain relatively stable, with the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline holding at $2.29 per gallon. This week's average price is down by fractions of a penny compared to one week ago, but has moved one cent higher compared to last month. Drivers are paying 31 cents more per gallon at the pump compared to this same date last year, according to AAA's weekly report.

By Betty Newman
FCA Blog

(March 20, 2017) March is National Women’s History Month, 31 days set aside each year to call attention to the accomplishments of women past and present who chose to step outside what many consider ‘traditional’ gender zones to follow the road less travelled.

When the Ram Truck brand recently held off-road capability testing of the 2017 Ram Power Wagon in Las Vegas, they looked to a team of seasoned off-road experts to help guide them through the demanding course.