Ford’s No. 1 boss has received a top-flight honor from his contemporaries in the corporate world, who picked him as 2011 Chief Executive of the Year. Alan Mulally, Ford’s chief executive officer, joins a list of winners of the Chief Executive magazine’s honor that includes such leaders as Bill Gates, Jack Welch and Michael Dell. […] [Read More]

Cars.com unveiled the site’s annual American Made Index Monday, and for the third consecutive year the Toyota Camry took the top spot. The Camry, which is assembled in Georgetown, Ky. and Lafayette, Ind., is followed by the Honda Accord and the Chevy Malibu, which were ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. This year’s list […] [Read More]

Cars.com unveiled the site’s annual American Made Index Monday, and for the third consecutive year the Toyota Camry took the top spot. The Camry, which is assembled in Georgetown, Ky. and Lafayette, Ind., is followed by the Honda Accord and the Chevy Malibu, which were ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. This year’s list […] [Read More]

Repo agencies and other debt collectors readily acknowledge that using newer communications outlets such as email, text messages or even Facebook might be a strong pathway to reaching the debtor and collateral. But a pair of legal experts warned agents and collectors about the pitfalls that could come by using these communication methods incorrectly. John […] [Read More]

MVTRAC has formalized a strategic alliance with National Creditors Connection, a field contact services specialist. As the newest member of the MVTRAC Network, executives explained NCCI will assume on-site inspection responsibilities for the license plate recognition technology provider. MVTRAC highlighted that NCCI specializes in customer contact and information gathering through personal face-to-face contact solutions. Comprised […] [Read More]

A total of just 10 automakers posted less than the industry average of 107 problems per 100 vehicles, a rate that has J.D. Power and Associates wondering about the trend quality of newly launched models every year from 2007 to 2010. These assertions came courtesy of J.D. Power’s 2011 U.S. Initial Quality Study, which said […] [Read More]

The National Independent Dealers Association named its 2011 Quality Dealer of the Year late last week, bestowing the honors upon Scott Allen, who owns Auto Land in Haltom City, Texas. Allen — who was presented the award at the 65th Annual NIADA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas — beat out 19 other finalists. [Read More]

While 2011 has been a challenging year for Toyota throughout the globe in the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake, the automaker’s Canadian operations recently took home some positive news from J.D. Power and Associates. Toyota not only had the top automaker website in Canada, but its plant in Cambridge South, Ontario, received a Platinum Plant Quality Award from […] [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz Canada is celebrating more than 125 years of what is said to be the invention of the world’s first automobile by taking the original Benz Patent-Motorwagen on a cross-country tour. Carl Benz filed his patent application for the three-wheeled motor car more than 125 years ago, which the automaker contends was “the foundation for […] [Read More]

While a bevy of influences in the Canadian vehicle market help shape a vehicle’s residual value, used units that are either certified pre-owned or have valid warranties from the OEM typically fetch a stronger value, according to recent analysis from Canadian auto analyst Dennis DesRosiers. As one might expect, a strong warranty or factory certification […] [Read More]