David Phillips

Automotive News Online Deputy Managing Editor

Address: Detroit
Phone: 313-446-0477
E-Mail: dphillips@crain.com

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Recent articles
Tesla Model S wins high praise from Consumer Reports
6:00 am U.S. ET | May 9 | UPDATED: 5/9/13 8:36 am ET
The all-electric Tesla Model S sports car received the highest score in Consumer Reports' ratings -- a 99 out of 100 -- along with widespread plaudits from the mag ...


Ford, Nissan lead gains as trucks, new models propel sales up 9%
8:00 am U.S. ET | May 1 | UPDATED: 5/2/13 11:12 am ET
Rising demand for Detroit 3 pickups helped lift U.S. auto sales 9 percent last month, while surprising declines at Toyota and Volkswagen took some steam out of the market ...


U.S., Japan reach a deal on trade talks
12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15
In a move strongly opposed by the Detroit 3, Japan last week reached a deal with the United States on bilateral trade issues that clears the way for Japan to join talks o ...


Honda, Detroit 3 set pace as March sales advance 3%
8:00 am U.S. ET | April 2 | UPDATED: 4/3/13 6:19 am ET - adds details
Light-vehicle sales -- led by strong pickup and crossover demand at Detroit's automakers -- rose 3 percent to 1. ...


Group 1 adds 4 U.K. Ford stores
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 4
Group 1 Automotive Inc. continued to expand its overseas portfolio last week by acquiring four Ford dealerships in the United Kingdom. ...


Sales rise modest 4% on solid light-truck demand
8:00 am U.S. ET | March 1 | UPDATED: 3/2/13 11:52 am ET - details added
U.S. light-vehicle sales rose a modest 4 percent to 1.19 million units last month, with Volkswagen AG, Ford Motor Co. ...