Structured as a way to enhance a certified pre-owned, used or new vehicle purchase, Mazda North American Operations this week launched what it’s calling Mazda Total Advantage. OEM officials explained MTA is a new prepaid scheduled maintenance program, which is the first of its kind offered by Mazda. Mazda indicated MTA is available in increments […] [Read More]

Toyota Motor Sales revealed Wednesday that a pair of its hybrid crossover models are part of a voluntary safety recall in the U.S. The recall of approximately 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h vehicles from the 2006 and 2007 model years is connected with the Intelligent Power Module. The company explained the IPM […] [Read More]

After having to send its employees home last week without pay, Saab’s future is looking a little rosier as the automaker negotiates potential funding to satisfy creditors and re-start production at its idled Trolhatten plant. On the heels of announcing Monday that an unnamed Chinese company put in an order to purchase 582 Saab Vehicles […] [Read More]

Just a few years ago, dealership doors in the U.S. were slamming shut as auto sales floundered and two of the Big 3 automakers went through bankruptcy. But in a stark difference to what happened in the overall American auto industry in recent times, Nissan said Monday it  is aiming to increase its global dealership […] [Read More]

J.D. Power and Associates insisted new-vehicle retail sales have rebounded during the first half of June as consumers — despite mixed economic signals — returned to dealerships. Analysts pegged June new-vehicle retail sales to come in at 884,800 units, which represents a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of 9.9 million units. They pointed out the […] [Read More]

Ohio State’s football program has taken a pounding this spring in light of NCAA allegations that are continuing to unfold, counting a head coach as one of their losses. OSU’s first chance for an on-field victory won’t come until the season opener on Sept. 3 against Akron, but the Buckeyes scored an off-the-field victory last […] [Read More]

Editors from Kelley Blue Book announced late last week which units made the cut for their 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, with a mix of domestics and foreign vehicles peppering the list and the new model from Fiat grabbing the No. 1 spot.  Ranking their top choices from 10 to one, KBB […] [Read More]

Editors from Kelley Blue Book announced late last week which units made the cut for their 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, with a mix of domestics and foreign vehicles peppering the list and the new model from Fiat grabbing the No. 1 spot.  Ranking their top choices from 10 to one, KBB […] [Read More]

Along with revealing scholarship and leadership award recipients, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association used its 65th annual Convention & Expo to add another industry veteran to the NIADA National Ring of Honor. The latest inductee is Joe Lescota, Northwood University’s automotive marketing department chair. NIADA chief executive officer Michael Linn declared during a ceremony that […] [Read More]

Sharing some positive news on the production and sales fronts Thursday — which will likely bring good tidings for used supply, as well — Nissan said its global sales are projected to climb nearly 10 percent for fiscal 2011. And full production is expected to be restored in October.  This spells good news for the used side […] [Read More]