Where are they now?
We incorrectly identified the location of the headquarters of Carpenter Technology Corp., which is Wyomissing, Penn.
View corrected story -- 1/2/2013
Hot-rod mod shop
An earlier version of this story misstated Beau Boeckmann's role at Galpin Ford. He works with his brother, Brad Boeckmann, and his father, Bert Boeckmann, in running the store.
View corrected story -- 11/2/2012
Lincoln gives sneak peeks at MKZ
An earlier version of this story mischaracterized Lincoln's partnership with American Express. Lincoln is teaming with American Express Publishing Corp., a subsidiary, in a rewards venture. Lincoln has no relationship with the American Express Centurion Card.
View corrected story -- 10/11/2012
'Win Small' wins big for Mini
This article has been corrected to note that Miniusa.com web traffic was up 24 percent compared with two weeks prior.
View corrected story -- 8/23/2012
Commercial van sector gets makeover
This story has been corrected to note that most Ford E-series vans would end production in 2014.
View corrected story -- 7/11/2012
Touch pads help industry fight driver distraction
This article has been corrected to note that Alps Automotive Inc. provided the touchpad in the Audi A3. Harman Becker Automotive Systems Inc. integrated the touchpad into the car's infotainment system.
View corrected story -- 5/30/2012
Job 1 for GSFSGroup: Be known nationally
This article has been corrected. GSFSGroup is still known as Gulf States Financial Services.
View corrected story -- 3/9/2012
Mexico suppliers get program to raise quality
This article has been corrected. AIAG members are not providing any funding for a weeklong training program.
View corrected story -- 3/9/2012
BMW joins coupe-style sedan race
The photograph in this article has been changed. The original photo showed a coupe, not a sedan.
View corrected story -- 2/7/2012
Mazda marketing gets 25% bump in 2012
This story has been changed to correct the spelling of Michael MacDonald.
View corrected story -- 2/7/2012
Swelling Subaru stocks could point to record sales
This story has been changed to correct the spelling on the Subaru XV CrossTrek.
View corrected story -- 2/7/2012
Subaru promises adequate inventories
This story has been changed to correct the spelling on the Subaru XV Crosstrek.
View corrected story -- 2/7/2012
Antenna-maker Harada seeks more N.A. business with acquisition
This article was corrected to change the global sales figure for Harada Industry Co. in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. The correct figure is $258.96 million.
View corrected story -- 12/22/2011
Dealers
This Dealers column has been changed to correct the spelling of Ken Gensinger Sr.'s name
View corrected story -- 12/5/2011
A subliminal mea culpa from Toyota?
This article and caption have been corrected to correctly identify the driver in a commercial for the 2012 Toyota Camry. He is Kyle Busch.
View corrected story -- 10/25/2011
Elon Musk's gamble
This article has been changed to correct the number of roadsters sold by Tesla. The automaker has sold 1,800 to date.
View corrected story -- 10/18/2011
Dealers fighting to control N.J. Honda store
This article has been corrected to clarify that dealer Don Lia is based in New York, but not Albany.
View corrected story -- 10/6/2011
Dealers clean up, tally losses in Irene's wake
This story has been changed to clarify that the National Automobile Dealers Association's tally on how many new-car dealerships were affected by Hurricane Irene. NADA estimated at the time that 10 percent of the dealerships in the affected states would be unable to operate due to storm-related damage.
View corrected story -- 9/9/2011
Toyota plays it safe with 2012 Camry styling
This story has been updated to correct the spelling on Yukihiro Okane's name.
View corrected story -- 8/26/2011
Chrysler stays with output plan
This article has been corrected to clarify that Chrysler is forecasting industry sales in the United States this year of 12.7 million units, and its own global sales at 2 million.
View corrected story -- 8/9/2011
After 5 owners in 12 years, a former Ford glass plant finally has a stable owner
This story has been corrected to note that Visteon filed for bankruptcy in 2009, not 2005.
View corrected story -- 8/5/2011
AutoNation starts slow, becomes social media star
An earlier version of this Social Brief (which also appeared on Page 3 of the June 6 issue) incorrectly said BMW Financial Services and Mini Financial Services were the first capitives to have a Facebook profile. The capitives were the first to have profiles within BMW and Mini's Facebook brand profiles.
View corrected story -- 6/13/2011
Many car systems shift to electricity to boost fuel economy
The story has been corrected to note that kinetic energy is converted to electricity by regenerative brakes.
View corrected story -- 5/17/2011
Acura's bargain birth
A photograph with this story has been removed. It was not the dealership described in the caption.
View corrected story -- 5/3/2011
$4 gasoline changes the industry
An earlier version of this story misstated the average amount by which Ford Motor Co. raised U.S. vehicle prices on April 1. It was by $117, not $170.
View corrected story -- 4/26/2011
Calif. dealer group: Chrysler store is illegal
This story has been revised. The petition filed by a dealer association in California does not specify a dealer operator by name.
View corrected story -- 3/29/2011
Dealers are cool to cut-rate management systems
This story has been corrected to note that Quorum Information Technologies Inc. is offering a management software promotion to new dealer customers that guarantees no price increase in monthly support fees for as long as the dealer uses the system. The original story said the price guarantee was for 10 years.
View corrected story -- 3/25/2011
Mitsubishi to make Outlander Sport at Illinois plant
This story has been corrected to note that the Outlander Sport has been produced February 2010
View corrected story -- 2/7/2011
Insurers join the fray for F&I business
This story has been corrected to note that Allstate does not sell GAP insurance directly to customers.
View corrected story -- 1/26/2011
Tilton, panelists debate free trade, fair taxation
The original story misstated the name of the Manufacturing Council of the U.S. Department of Commerce, when it was created and its mission. It was formed in 2004 and re-chartered in July 2010 to promote U.S. manufacturing and manufacturing exports.
View corrected story -- 1/21/2011
Supplier urges trade barriers to revive U.S. manufacturing
The original story misstated the name of the Manufacturing Council of the U.S. Department of Commerce, when it was created and its mission. It was formed in 2004 and re-chartered in July 2010 to promote U.S. manufacturing and manufacturing exports.
View corrected story -- 1/21/2011
Tesla: Model S production begins in mid 2012
This story and headline have been changed to clarify that Tesla motors plans on producing the Model S sometime in the middle of 2012.
View corrected story -- 1/18/2011
Detroit's hits and misses
This article has been updated to include a correct photo of the interior of the 2011 Dodge Charger.
View corrected story -- 1/17/2011
Ailing Saab to review U.S. ads, agency
This story has been corrected to clarify the departure of former Saab Cars North America COO Mike Colleran
View corrected story -- 1/14/2011
Ready for shock? Nissan Leaf is the real deal
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the company that suppliers the batteries for the Chevrolet Volt. The correct company is LG Chem.
View corrected story -- 12/21/2010
Lexus seeks sharper global image
An earlier version of this story gave the wrong on-sale date for the Lexus CT 200h hybrid.
View corrected story -- 12/21/2010
Suppliers to the 2012 Ford Focus
The original version incorrectly included data on the 2011 Ford Focus.
View corrected story -- 12/9/2010
GM will refer Volt buyers to SPX for fast-charge installation
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that SPX is the only source of 240-volt home chargers for the Chevrolet Volt.
View corrected story -- 12/8/2010
Range anxiety? Not on this highway
An earlier version of this story contained incorrect funding figures from the U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Green Highway program has $1.32 million in federal stimulus funds, including $1.2 million for installing fast-chargers.
View corrected story -- 12/7/2010
The threat to Honda's mojo
An earlier of version of this story inaccurately reported sales of the CR-Z coupe. The article stated the vehicle had been on sale for five months. It went on sale August 24.
View corrected story -- 12/7/2010
Lincoln goes big-city
A quotation in a caption on the original version of this story was mistakenly attributed to Mark Fields. The quote belongs to Ken Czubay.
View corrected story -- 11/24/2010
Honda Accord hybrid brake, acceleration claim under U.S. review
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said NHTSA has started a preliminary investigation into whether certain Honda hybrids are prone to unintended acceleration. The agency is only investigating such a claim at this point.
View corrected story -- 11/24/2010
Supplier profits boost M&A expectations
This story inadvertently used a dated quote from Federal-Mogul CEO Jose Maria Alapont. The appropriate quote, from Oct. 28, should have read: “We increased our already strong liquidity in the third quarter to $1.6 billion: $1.1 billion in cash and half a billion in an undrawn revolver … Offering excellent flexibility for acquisitions and other strategic action.”
View corrected story -- 11/15/2010
Coda's top executive departures don't bode well
Although Coda Automotive announced Mike Jackson's resignation on Nov. 2, Jackson says that his actual date of resignation was Oct. 4.
View corrected story -- 11/11/2010
Savvy dealers manage online image
he original version of this story misspelled the name of the Gillman Automotive Group in Houston.
View corrected story -- 11/11/2010
Dodge revives 392 Hemi for 2011 Challenger SRT8
The original version of this story incorrectly characterized the displacement of the 392-cubic-inch Hemi engine in the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392. It is 6.4 liters, not 5.4 liters
View corrected story -- 11/11/2010
Tesla: The real Government Motors?
The original version of this story incorrectly stated that Tesla builds its sports car in Finland. Tesla does not build any vehicle in Finland.
View corrected story -- 11/6/2010
Merger with sibling could boost Dura's U.S. business
Jeff Stafeil was recently named CEO of Dura Automotive Systems, and Tom Chambers was appointed CEO of Global Automotive Systems and head of Patriarch Partners' automotive portfolio. Chambers' title was incorrectly reported in the original story. Stafeil was not identified.
View corrected story -- 10/25/2010
Shapes of things to come
Story has been corrected. The original version displayed the wrong photo of the Audi quattro concept coupe.
View corrected story -- 10/15/2010
Saab CEO sees long road ahead to win back U.S. buyers
Earlier versions of this story overstated Saab's U.S. sales figures through August, including its 2010 sales under former owner GM.
View corrected story -- 9/30/2010
House to take up bill allowing dealers to receive up to $5M in SBA-backed loans
Earlier versions of this story incorrectly said the legislation would increase the portion of each loan backed by the U.S. government. The portion remains 75 percent.
View corrected story -- 9/30/2010
Obama signs bill to lift limits to $5 million on U.S.-backed dealer loans
The original story incorrectly said the legislation would increase the portion of each loan backed by the U.S. government. The portion remains 75 percent.
View corrected story -- 9/30/2010
Toyota will push safety in ad blitz
The original story incorrectly listed Bill Fay's age. Toyota's group vice president of marketing is 54.
View corrected story -- 9/7/2010
Jeep's rugged Wrangler smoothes rough edges with upscale interior
This story originally had the wrong name for the new V-6 engine that the Wrangler will get next year. It is the Pentastar V-6, not Phoenix V-6.
View corrected story -- 8/31/2010
BMW focuses on small crossovers, new EV subbrand
This article has been corrected to reflect the fact that BMW has offered a 7 series with a six-cylinder engine in the past.
View corrected story -- 8/31/2010
Chrysler feels vindicated by arbitration results
An earlier version of this story misstated Chrysler's tally of arbitration decisions. A corrected second paragraph is reflected in this updated version.
View corrected story -- 8/3/2010
Chrysler says it prevailed in 70 percent of arbitration cases
An earlier version of this story incorrectly attributed a victory total to Chrysler that wasn't provided by the automaker. This corrected version of the story reflects changes to the headline and to the first two paragraphs
View corrected story -- 8/3/2010
CarMax rides sed-car prices to profit surge
This story has been corrected to note that close to 40 percent of the used vehicles in CarMax's retail inventory were purchased from consumers through its appraisal program.
View corrected story -- 7/16/2010
Ad blitz for Jaguar's redone XJ targets 3 major markets
The article has been corrected to correctly identify a Jaguar sponsor as Guitar (not Cigar) Aficionado magazine.
View corrected story -- 6/26/2010
Dodge isn't dead in California
This story has been corrected to note that the original Dodge Challenger was first produced in 1970.
View corrected story -- 6/24/2010
GM, Ford lead spike in residuals
This story incorrectly spelled the name of dealer marketing company Level 5 Marketing.
View corrected story -- 6/8/2010
Toyota's top car guy
The original version of this story misspelled Tetsuro Toyoda's name.
View corrected story -- 6/2/2010
Going for 'sporty'
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported one of the mediums (dealer signs) in which the red slash logo would appear.
View corrected story -- 5/25/2010
M-B Financial expands insurance programs
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, the U.S. sales and distribution company, offers the Mercedes-Benz Extended Limited Warranty, not Mercedes-Benz Financial, the captive finance company.
View corrected story -- 5/21/2010
Automakers get involved; results mixed
An earlier version of this story should have said that Quorum Information Technologies Inc. participates in General Motors' Integrated Dealer Management System program in the United States as well as Canada.
View corrected story -- 5/18/2010
GM said to finish payments this week to U.S., Canada
The amount of government loans to General Motors is $8.1 billion. An earlier version of this story listed an incorrect amount.
View corrected story -- 4/28/2010
At last, auto sales momentum builds in Calif.
The photo caption was corrected to note that the sales figures were for the first quarter, not the month of March.
View corrected story -- 4/27/2010
Here come the heavies
The Ram offers a 6.7-liter, inline 6 Cummins turbodiesel. The original story incorrectly identified the engine as a V-6.
View corrected story -- 4/12/2010
Top dealers buy stores, time
The article was fixed to say there were two changes in rank in the top 10, and two dealership groups in the top 20 had higher revenue.
View corrected story -- 3/25/2010
New products spark record year at Openlane
The article was changed to fix a misidentification the number of dealers doing business with Openlane. The correct number is 25,000.
View corrected story -- 3/25/2010
Europe car-output slowdown starts
The years in the top line of the February production table have been corrected in the PDF document that accompanies this story.
View corrected story -- 3/22/2010
VW to show how eCall works at CeBIT
The article was changed because information about Volkswagen's participation was removed from an updated version of a release on the CeBIT show's Web site.
View corrected story -- 3/1/2010
Retail panel: Dependable captive lenders are critical
The article was fixed to correctly characterize the relationship between Chrysler Financial and GMAC Financial Services. Chrysler Financial remains an independent financial-services company.
View corrected story -- 2/22/2010
Lutz: GM could reopen plants
The article was fixed to clarify the standing of GM's Spring Hill, Tenn. plant. The plant was mentioned during a discussion about plants that may be reopened.
View corrected story -- 2/16/2010
Lineup lighter for Chicago show
Nissan, which initially wasn't going to attend the Chicago show, changed direction and unveiled the 40th anniversary 370Z.
View corrected story -- 2/12/2010
No more push: How Detroit stopped overproducing
The table on this story has been fixed to compare days supply 1/1/09 with days supply for 1/1/10, rather than 1/1/08.
View corrected story -- 2/9/2010
Dura's Leuliette named executive chairman of investor Patriarch
Story has been changed to fix a misidentification. Tim Leuliette is executive chairman of Dura, and managing director of Patriarch Partners LLC.
View corrected story -- 2/5/2010
Toyota plans fuel cell vehicles by 2015 and Toyota set to make fuel cell vehicles by 2015, tech exec says
Stories have been changed to clarify several points related to Toyota's plans to launch hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2015. The story now notes that Takeshi Uchiyamada, head of product planning and advanced technology at Toyota Motor Corp., prefers fuel cell electric vehicles to plug-in electric vehicles because he says the technology is less costly and because fuel cell vehicles have greater range. Uchiyamada said that with enough hydrogen fueling stations, fuel-cell vehicles would offer greater value to consumers than plug-in electrics.
View corrected story -- 1/28/2010
Cadillac store plan in jeopardy
Story has been changed to fix a mischaracterization of the extent of General Motors Co.'s planned Cadillac franchise cuts. GM wants to cut its Cadillac franchises by two-thirds -- from 1,422 on Jan. 1, 2009, to about 500 by the end of this year.
View corrected story -- 1/27/2010
Infiniti considers fwd -- again
Story has been changed to fix an error regarding the vehicle platforms used by Infiniti. The QX56 uses body-on-frame; the other models are unibody.
View corrected story -- 1/27/2010
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