National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials recently announced Chrysler is recalling nearly a quarter-million trucks from model years going back to 2003. The recall includes the Dodge and Ram 1500 from the 2008 model-year as well as Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500 from model years 2003 through 2011. A total of 242,780 U.S. units […] [Read More]

JMN Logistics announced earlier this week it has hired a new sales manager. Tapped for the position is Alycia LaMartina. LaMartina will represent the auto transportation and logistics company at numerous auto auctions and dealerships across the greater St. Louis area. “Alycia’s strong work ethics and ability to work independently will make her transition into […] [Read More]

OEM officials this week highlighted incentives connected with their annual “Summer Clearance Event” at all participating Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram Truck dealerships. During this year’s campaign that runs through the end of August, qualified consumers can be eligible for special zero percent financing for up to 72 months or Customer Cash up to $3,000 on […] [Read More]

More than 110 dealer principals and other store managers registered to listen to two Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance members who have enjoyed great success with the CarMark Certified program say how it can benefit a variety of rooftops. This week’s free edition of the POADA’s Pre-Owned LIVE Webinar series included Graham Edwards, dealer principal of […] [Read More]

Penske Automotive Group announced Tuesday that is has bought the Crevier BMW and Mini franchises located in Santa Ana, Calif. The company noted that the Crevier franchises represent approximately $275 million in estimated annual revenue. "These franchises represent an outstanding opportunity to grow our footprint in Orange County, California," said Penske Automotive Group West region […] [Read More]

Porsche announced Monday it has launched a mobile tag program that allows consumers to get the inside scoop on a car even if they can’t make if to a dealership during normal hours, or just want to look around the showroom on their own. By scanning the mobile tags found on select Porsche vehicles, users […] [Read More]

It was announced Monday that Audi has chosen automobile inspection company Carcannon Corp. to provide Certified Pre-Owned consultations for the automaker. Adding to the list of nameplates Carcannon already serves, Audi joins the ranks of customers such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Honda. “For years, Carcannon has been proud to provide superior pre-sale certified consultations for […] [Read More]

The CarMark Certified Pre-Owned program, the industry’s most comprehensive independent pre-owned vehicle certification program, is pleased to announce that three new dealers — in California, Minnesota and Wisconsin — have joined its ranks and are gearing up to offer CarMark Certified pre-owned vehicles to their customers. [Read More]

Extended warranties have become an increasingly integral part of the auto business, as they not only serve to protect car owners and foster greater buyer confidence, they can add another selling point for dealers and bring more value to a vehicle. But — like with any business — there can be bad apples that abuse […] [Read More]

Fuji Heavy Industries — maker of Subaru vehicles — recently outlined an aggressive five-year management plan in hopes of ratcheting up North American sales to 380,000 units annually. Should the automaker hit that target in North America, officials contend that mark will ensure further growth by achieving an annual sales volume of 1 million vehicles […] [Read More]