Keith Crain

Even for dealers, it's a global business
More dealership groups are expanding outside the United States and Canada. That's because there is no one better than the U.S. ...

Same old issues, again and again
Just when it seemed momentum had turned the tide on stair-step incentives, they're back as strong as ever. ...

A quarter century is a long time
It is amazing to reflect that Peter Brown has been either editor or publisher for a quarter of the life of this publication, Automotive News, which was founded in ...

Things don't always go as planned
There always seem to be plenty of ideas that never get into automobiles -- great ideas that don't make it, for whatever reason Keith Crain is editor-in-chief of Autom ...

Engineering matters more than ever
This week, SAE International has its annual congress and exhibition in Detroit to share the challenges and triumphs in vehicle engineering. ...

Maybe we need SAE to get involved
One of the greatest dangers to drivers of motor vehicles is distracted driving. And some recent research suggests adults are more prone to texting than younger drivers. ...

Lots of choices for everyone
If you were at the New York auto show last week or just read about what went on, you quickly realized that consumers and dealers have more product choices than ever. ...

Who cares about Europe? We all should
Just because you're a single-point dealer in the middle of the United States with a franchise from one of the Detroit 3 doesn't mean you should not worry about Europe. Eu ...

3 events, all different -- or not?
Three great shows the past couple of weeks had a common theme: celebrating the automobile in all sizes and shapes. ...

The brand is king! What's the brand?
There will be an increasing debate about the new definition of brand and who owns a brand. Plenty of local dealerships are better known in their markets than the cars the ...

In Geneva, frowns behind the smiles
This week the automotive world converges on Geneva for a couple of days to reveal new models for European consumers and in some cases the world. Executives also will talk ...