DETROIT — Purchasing an extended cab pickup truck might not be the best option for buyers who reside in large metro areas so AOL Autos assembled a list of what it called the Top City Cars. Like a cozy, one-bedroom apartment, AOL Autos believes this selection of vehicles mostly from foreign automakers offers drivers plenty in […] [Read More]

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — QCSA Holdings announced recently announced that two investors have joined its board of directors. New board members include Rick Keister, who will also serve as board chairman, and Cam Hitchcock. Keister is an entrepreneur that most recently served as the chief executive officer of Keystone Automotive Industries. Keystone led the aftermarket parts industry […] [Read More]

HAMILTON, N.J. — Honda dealer Mike Saporito of Hamilton Honda was recently honored as an honorary commander by the joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which is home to active, reserve and guard Air Force, in addition to Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The Honorary Commands Program is designed to facilitate communication between the surrounding community leaders and military […] [Read More]

DETROIT — General Motors and Opel/Vauxhall have decided to withdraw all applications for government loan guarantees throughout Europe. Apparently, while the reasons behind asking for government guarantees has not changed, according to the company, the process of receiving assistance has been "more complex and longer than anticipated and the results are still not finalized or certain." […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group leadership again enjoyed rewards for its commitment to encouraging employees to be healthier. On Monday, the automaker was listed among winners of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award from the National Business Group on Health. It's the second year in a row Chrysler has received this honor and the […] [Read More]

TULSA, Okla. — I've been working in the insurance industry for more than 30 years and I've spent the last 12 years providing insurance to collateral recovery agents throughout the United States. Recently, I have seen a rise in lawsuits against recovery specialists for violation of certain state consumer protection acts as well as the Fair […] [Read More]

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — AmeriFleet Transportation, recently rolled out an enhancement of its complete asset recovery service with Prescription Drug Marketing Act certification. The corporate fleet logistics solution provider explained this new service is designed to meet the needs of customers requiring vehicle recoveries when there are pharmaceutical samples covered by the Prescription Drug Marketing Act and […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Most of the top stories this week at AutoRemarketing.com had some connection to Mercury, a brand Ford has decided to eliminate later this year. Also sparking interest from industry leaders was news about a new endeavor undertaken by General Motors. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. NHTSA Investigates Ford […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book conceded its latest vehicle listing of the Top 10 Fast-Lane Four-Cylinders might lack the visceral kick and deep-throated exhaust rumble of bigger and more cylinder-rich V-type engines. However, site editors contend this contingent of vehicles responds to consumer concerns about rising fuel prices while giving automakers a path to fulfill […] [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana announced late last week that it has named a new chief operations officer to replace Brian Geitner, who became chief executive officer on Jan. 1. Appointed to the COO post was Shane O'Dell, a founding member of DSC who came aboard in 2005. His roles with the company […] [Read More]