American Honda Motor Co. revealed this week the establishment of what it has titled a “green dealer” program for its independently-owned Honda and Acura dealers in the U.S.  The program offers three achievement levels: Silver, Gold and Platinum. And the  “Honda Environmental Leadership Award and Acura Environmental Leadership Award will be given to dealers who […] [Read More]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials revealed General Motors’ recall of 50,000 crossovers from three of its main nameplates to correct a windshield wiper issue. The recall covers the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia from the 2011 and 2012 model years currently registered in the following states, as well as the nation’s Capitol: […] [Read More]

With Nissan prepared to revive the Datsun brand, chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn received a history lesson about the nameplate during a recent visit to company’s heritage warehouse. Home to 400 Datsun and Nissan vehicles, ranging from the 1933 Datsun 12 to electric prototypes used during LEAF development, the automaker highlighted its giant garage is […] [Read More]

After revealing it enjoyed double-digit growth this past fiscal year, CarMax announced this week that  its associate volunteer association The CarMax Foundation granted more than $2.4 million to nonprofits in the fiscal year that ended on Feb. 29. This marks the largest annual donation since its inception in 2003. “Our largest grant total before this […] [Read More]

Announced Monday, Nissan Americas revealed some changes within its newly formed customer quality and dealer network development (CQ & DND) leadership structure. The company explained that these appointments are “intended to further strengthen Nissan Americas’ support of the company’s ‘Power 88’ business plan.” All changes are effective May 1. First up, Leon Dorssers, currently managing […] [Read More]

Do Cars.com and AutoTrader.com make up the majority of your used-car marketing strategy? If so, you are selling yourself short! While both of these properties are a great way to market your vehicles, there is so much more you can do that will double or triple your used-car sales numbers. [Read More]

 Asbury Automotive Group announced Monday it has appointed a new vice president and general counsel. Tapped for the position is George Villasana, who was most recently senior VP and general counsel at Swisher Hygiene Inc. The appointment is effective immediately. Highlighting his background further, before working with Swisher Hygiene, he served as executive VP and […] [Read More]

Hyundai Motor America and its nonprofit pediatric cancer organization, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, revealed that it will be presenting CHOC Children’s with the second installment of a $10 million gift committed last year. To commemorate this event for the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s, Hope On Wheels will host its “signature Handprint Ceremony” with […] [Read More]

Dealers looking for first-hand feedback about the revenue capabilities of CarMark Certified Pre-Owned can find it during an upcoming free Webinar from the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance. The next session of Pre-Owned LIVE is set for 2 p.m. ET on April 24. Scheduled to be a part of the Webinar titled, “CarMark Certified: Maximizing Third […] [Read More]

Chrysler announced a new senior vice president of purchasing and supplier quality on Friday to take the place of Dan Knott, who is taking a medical retirement. Appointed to the position, effective immediately, is Scott Kunselman, who was previously senior vice president of engineering. Meanwhile, Chrysler named Mark Chernoby as its new senior vice president […] [Read More]