An automotive group based out of the Southwest has expanded upon its footprint in Arizona, bringing Five Star Ford dealership in Scottsdale, Ariz., into its network. With the latest addition, Chapman Automotive Group, based out of Chandler, Ariz., now includes 19 dealerships in Arizona along with its pair of stores in Nevada. Chapman chief executive […] [Read More]

Hyundai is recalling a multitude of Elantra models for two separate issues related to sensors for air bag deployment in the vehicle’s front seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, the recall includes 188,697 Elantra units from 2007 through to 2009 to fix an air bag condition on the passenger side. Meanwhile, […] [Read More]

A veteran communications executive who has held roles with a pair of domestic automakers was named as Volkswagen Group of America’s executive vice president of group communications Monday. Taking the position effective immediately is Tony Cervone,  who will report to Jonathan Browning, president and chief executive officer of Volkswagen Group of America, and will be […] [Read More]

The National Automobile Dealers Association’s online education and training resource launched a new supportive website on Monday containing videos designed to help things run a bit smoother at dealerships. Connected with NADA University, the association explained that the videos on the new site can help dealers resolve business challenges and create new opportunities for success. […] [Read More]

With growing concern about parts and vehicle supplies — even radioactivity — analysts and automakers are still trying to get a handle on the magnitude of problems Japan’s earthquake and tsunami disasters are leaving on the industry now 10 days later. Juan Flores, director of vehicle valuation at Kelley Blue Book, didn’t hesitate to state, […] [Read More]

With gas-price concerns returning, NADAguides.com identified what it believes are the top five non-hybrid fuel-efficient vehicles that cost less than $30,000. The site contends these five vehicles — two domestic models and three foreign units — go beyond the basic with desired options for realistic, everyday lifestyles. The selections include the Chevrolet Aveo, GMC Terrain, […] [Read More]

Though the company believes it has enough vehicles in stock to withstand market demand, Sonic Automotive said Thursday that if its import supply does run low due to the ongoing Japanese disaster, its dealers plan to turn to used vehicles as a supplement. “We await further news as these companies (automakers) continue to evaluate the impact of these events on […] [Read More]

Honda shared details about its latest recall that’s predominantly connected with 2011 Civic models in the U.S. and Canada as well as a handful of 2011 Acura CSX vehicles in Canada. The automaker explained this week’s decision stems from the need to inspect and possibly replace the fuel pump module inside the gasoline tank. The […] [Read More]

As automakers and dealership groups both here and abroad continue to gauge the extent of the Japanese disaster’s impact on their operations, it seems the effects of the parts supply dearth have already appeared in the U.S. General Motors revealed Thursday that its Shreveport Assembly facility in Louisiana will halt production next week because of the parts […] [Read More]

Canadian auto superstore HGrégoire said this week that it is launching its second Quebec franchise. The store — HGrégoire, Canada’s Car Superstore Estrie — will call Magog, Quebec, home as it serves the Estrie region. Setting up the franchise is Centre Honda Estrie, a three-store Honda dealership group founded by Christian St-Pierre. Officials said there […] [Read More]