Call it the season of the twitch. One of the many consequences of the coronavirus pandemic is havoc wreaked on what’s known as the “seasonality” of the auto sales calendar.

Sales of cars and SUVs in Western Europe will plummet 30% in 2020 because of coronavirus lockdown repercussions, and that is likely to remain a firm prediction for maybe a week or so as forecasters busily scrap their current bad outlooks and replace them with even worse ones.

Several auto companies have bet the farm on electric vehicles (EVs). Given lackluster market demand, though, it might be time to seed and harvest a little differently.

Beijing (AFP) - The lifting of coronavirus lockdowns in China has given the stuttering auto industry a jumpstart, with sales rising for the first time in two years as buyers return as the health crisis eases.

To make up for lost time and lost profits fast, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, and GM will likely put trucks at the head of the line when they restart production.

What do you need to know about buying a car during a pandemic? The deals are great, but it's an almost entirely virtual experience. And it's not for everyone.