Payless Car Sales revealed this week that Experian Automotive’s AutoCheck is now the exclusive vehicle history report provider for its pre-owned vehicle inventory at stores throughout the country, individual sites and corporate site. Under this agreement, history reports will be available to customers for free on all pre-owned vehicles at Payless Car Sales franchise dealerships or listed on its websites. […] [Read More]

As a charity auction centered on the vehicle wrapped up, General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant shipped out its first batch of Chevrolet Volts this week, units that were destined for customers in California; Texas; Washington, D.C.; and New York. The automaker expected these vehicles to arrive at dealer lots during the next few days. GM […] [Read More]

When it comes to its commitment to the certified pre-owned market, Voss Chevrolet doesn’t hold back. The Dayton, Ohio, dealership — which has been involved in the CPO segment “since its inception,” according to Rick Slanker, used-vehicle director for the Voss Auto Network — puts any eligible used General Motors model through the automaker’s certification process. [Read More]

Triggered by a strategy change for transmission manufacturing, Chrysler confirmed Tuesday that it’s looking to pour another $85 million into its facilities in Kokomo, Ind. The company plans to modify the Kokomo Transmission Plant (KTP) for a variety of powertrain improvements. Chrysler explained that it notified city officials of the potential new investment during Monday’s […] [Read More]

For the first time in company history, Hyundai Motor America announced it will surpass 500,000 vehicles sold in the U.S this year. In fact, the automaker eclipsed the milestone late last week and now expects to sell more than 530,000 vehicles this year.   Hyundai’s previous high for U.S. sales was 467,009 units in 2007.   Officials shared […] [Read More]

In an effort to generate more traffic to numerous dealership departments, Sonic Automotive rolled out a revamped version of its website last week. A total of 10 new features are aimed at helping all of Sonic’s dealerships as well as highlight the company’s culture, values and career opportunities.  According to the company, Sonic’s new website now includes: […] [Read More]

An upcoming trip to the theater might include a pitch for the 2011 Kia Optima thanks to a new campaign the automaker launched late last week. Kia Motors America announced that as step one of its "largest vehicle launch effort in company history," it is rolling out a made-for-cinema 60-second spot that began running at movie theaters […] [Read More]

The Chevrolet Aveo will soon have a new name in North America. Throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the small car will be known as the Sonic. Elsewhere across the world, the Aveo name will remain. The company said it will begin building the Sonic in 2011. [Read More]

More than $1 million will be distributed throughout the country to a wide variety of local efforts designed to help the environment as part of an initiative Toyota started with Audubon. The latter company, as some may know, runs nature centers, chapters, scientific, education and advocacy programs in communities. Toyota and Audubon teamed up two years ago to […] [Read More]

Though an initial glance at the Canadian new-vehicle market may suggest that November was quite robust, this strength is a bit deceptive, according to analyst Dennis DesRosiers, who said “there are some concerns” to be found when taking a closer look at the month’s sales. [Read More]