DAILY: August U.S. sales slip 0.2 percent | Best look at next-gen Corvette | Moving out of Sergio's shadow | Mercedes launches EQC EV | Pa. dealership settles fraud case | VW touts Ford partnership

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AUGUST U.S. SALES Volume dips on weaker car demand, lower GM, Toyota tallies U.S. light vehicle sales slipped 0.2 percent in August on weaker car demand and lower volume at GM and Toyota, as well as a smaller increase in incentive spending. The SAAR for August came in at 16.69 million, slightly below forecasts of 16. BLOG: JAKE LINGEMAN Chevy's next-gen Corvette: The best look yet Photos of the next-generation, midengine Chevy Corvette, aka C8, have surfaced, showing the sports car in near-production form in what's by far the best view yet. Here's a quick recap of what we know. BLOG: ANDREA MALAN Moving out of Sergio's shadow Mike Manley took the helm at FCA just four days before the death of former CEO Sergio Marchionne. That same day Manley had to present FCA's disappointing Q2 results and lower annual profit goals. Advertisement Technology, Relationships, Spurring Dealers' Growth in Credit Union Lending Credit unions continue to strengthen their relationship with auto dealers, and their book of business. Credit union marketplace influence is expanding, reinforced by 11.3% auto loan growth in 2017. This, coupled with their commitment to deepen partnerships with dealers, is helping dealers drive their bottom lines. Learn More. Mercedes launches first EV volley with EQC Mercedes-Benz is firing the opening shots in what will surely be a bloody battle to dominate the next generation of powertrain technology. Pennsylvania dealership to pay more than $2 million after bank fraud scheme A Pennsylvania dealership has agreed to pay more than $2 million in fines and restitution after bank fraud accusations. VIDEO: Ford body shop boss: We 'grow our own' techs Bill Brown Ford near Detroit doesn't have to search high and low for body shop technicians. That's because the collision center's robust apprenticeship program leverages a sizable training budget, an in-house instructor and family ties to help recruit and retain employees. VW exec touts potential of Ford partnership Apple reports first autonomous vehicle collision in California Why Elon Musk shouldn't worry much about SEC ban TOYOTA: Down in August despite best-ever truck sales CANADA: Monthly results dented by higher interest rates GM: Volume drops 13% on lower discounts, report says FORD: Fleet gains, strong pickup and SUV sales help overcome car slump FCA: Ram 1500, Wrangler help deliveries rise 10% Dealer's dilemma: Glut of current year's cars as next year's models hit lots Ford explores major job, product cuts in Europe, report says Ford says it plans to upgrade Mondeo, not kill it Ford, Toyota business prompts Flex-N-Gate plant expansion in Ill. BLOG: JAY RAMEY Tesla readies a surprise in Europe Ontario to include Tesla in rebate program after court decision Suzuki forced out of China as buyers favor larger vehicles
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