Limited by such factors as the continued challenges from the Japanese earthquake, low consumer confidence and Hurricane Irene hitting the East Coast, import automakers’ new-vehicle sales were essentially static in August, according to the American International Automobile Dealers Association. Despite last month’s flatness, however, AIADA remains confident September will tell a different story for import […] [Read More]

Bob Lutz is back at General Motors. The automaker revealed prior to Labor Day weekend that the auto legend and the OEM’s former vice chairman is going to provide counsel to the senior leadership team of the company GM indicated Lutz will be available to executives on a part-time consultancy basis effective immediately. The company […] [Read More]

On Thursday, shipments of new Chevrolet Volts began rolling out to Canadian dealers, who were set to deliver these extended-range electric vehicles to customers. The Volt is currently available in Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, Oshawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Montreal and Quebec City. Customers in the select markets could begin ordering Volts on May 2. General Motors of Canada […] [Read More]

Mazda recently moved its head of certified pre-owned and remarketing to a new position overseeing all retail marketing and incentives for the company and is now looking to fill his spot. Eric Watson, who was group manager of remarketing and CPO for Mazda North American Operations, officially began his tenure as the company’s group manager […] [Read More]

It was announced this week that through the organization’s Hope Grants, Hyundai Hope On Wheels — Hyundai Motor America and its dealers’ nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about childhood cancer —  will be donating $7.1 million to fund 71 pediatric cancer research projects and programs at Children’s Oncology Group institutions throughout the country. [Read More]

On the heels of opening a new Fiat store in South Miami as well as Houston, Chrysler Group today revealed yet another dealership in the Sunshine State — one of 12 stores to open in Florida this year. Planet Fiat, located at 9975 NW 12th Street in Miami, will be run by the father and […] [Read More]

Although the overall used market is challenged right now by hefty prices and low supply, a recently launched used-car store in Southern California says its inventory is diverse and 150 units strong as it approaches its grand opening this weekend. Pasadena Auto Outlet opened up shop last month and will officially kick things off Saturday […] [Read More]

For Chevrolet dealers in the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic states, General Motors officials believe the arrival of the Volt electric vehicle with extended range means new faces coming through the doors of their stores. “We’ve been here a long time, and the Volt is bringing in people we have never seen before,” said Alan Starling, […] [Read More]

Toyota Motor Sales USA elevated a pair of executives into newly created positions this week, starting a domino effect of immediate changes within its brand divisions. Appointed to the newly created position of vice president of social media is Dave Nordstrom, who formerly was vice president of Lexus marketing. The OEM indicated Nordstrom will lead […] [Read More]

With students now needing a vehicle to get to high school or college, NADAguides.com picked three used models and three new units as their top choices for back-to-school vehicles. The three used units include the 2010 Kia Soul, 2010 Nissan Cube 1.8 S and the 2010 Toyota Corolla LE.  The three new models the site […] [Read More]