Because of its leadership in employing U.S. military veterans and their spouses, the National Automobile Dealers Association is urging members to submit nominations for the first annual “Hiring Our Heroes” award orchestrated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. To be eligible for the award, NADA indicated a dealership must currently employ at least one person […] [Read More]

When the 2012 Toyota Camry made its debut earlier this week in Los Angeles, it signaled the kickoff to a 20-vehicle onslaught of new and redesigned vehicles from the automaker that will hit U.S. stores over the next year and change, including four others to be launched before 2012, according to a report from Bloomberg. [Read More]

As Chevrolet prepares for its 100th birthday — Nov. 3 — the automaker recently revealed it will reach yet  another landmark this year. The 100-millionth Chevy Small Block engine — a compact V-8 engine — will be produced this year. Introduced to the industry in 1955, Jim Campbell, vice president of General Motors performance vehicles […] [Read More]

Along with bringing aboard a leading franchised dealer of certified pre-owned vehicles, Payless Car Sales revealed this week it plans to roll out its own CPO program during the fourth quarter of this year. Recognizing the customer value of CPO program, Payless Car Sales stated it is introducing its own — Payless Assurance Certified Pre-Owned. […] [Read More]

As Fiat’s U.S. dealer body continues to get the ball rolling and develop strategies, NCM Associates revealed Monday that early next year it will be offering its first-ever set of Fiat Dealer Twenty Group meetings to help these dealerships get their feet wet and foster consistently profitable stores. NCM will begin these meetings not long […] [Read More]

With a store already in San Diego, CarMax late last week officially opened another rooftop in nearby Escondido, Calif. Company officials highlighted the new CarMax location at 830 Dan Way in Escondido has a showroom of 13,600 square feet. The store employs more than 50 associates and stocks 250 to 350 used vehicles. CarMax’s other […] [Read More]

The doors of the new Golling Fiat of Birmingham dealership opened last week on Woodward Avenue, which runs through the Birmingham, Mich., and Detroit metro area. The store, located at 34500 Woodward Ave., is the second Fiat dealership for Bill Golling. The owner also owns a Fiat dealership (or studio, according to the nameplate’s terminology) […] [Read More]

As president and chief executive officer, Reid Bigland has led Chrysler Canada into a major transformation and is pushing continued momentum for the company from a year ago, when sales soared double-digits. Last month was a shining example of the progress Bigland has helped foster, as Chrysler Canada notched its best July ever with sales […] [Read More]

Not being afraid of competition is one of the key tips the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s 2011 Quality Dealer of the Year revealed in an extended video interview. Scott Allen, owner of AutoLand in Haltom City, Texas, shared how moving his rooftop close to Fort Worth has been extremely beneficial. Allen originally started up his […] [Read More]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials recently noted General Motors is recalling a pair of 2012 sedans, totaling almost 15,000 units. The models included in separate campaigns are the Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Impala. In connection with the LaCrosse, NHTSA explained the recall stems from failing to conform to requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety […] [Read More]