DETROIT — Executives from General Motors have been delighted with the performance of the 2010 Cadillac SRX since its debut last year. They contend the vehicle now has posted the largest gains in the midsize luxury crossovers for both sales and projected resale value. The automaker asserted total U.S. sales for the SRX through May have […] [Read More]

NORCROSS, Ga. — APCO/EasyCare, a national provider of warranties, vehicle service contracts and other consumer benefits, recently became the preferred provider for a statewide dealership association. Company executives were delighted to report they had been chosen by the West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association. "We are pleased to announce our endorsement of EasyCare as the […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Though U.S. Census Bureau data indicates women make up a slight majority of the country's population, a recent TrueCar.com study found females do not represent the preponderance of registered vehicle owners. In fact, while looking over 13 million actual vehicle registrations covering the last two years, site analysts determined men primarily are […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — For families in the market for a new vehicle, Edmunds.com teamed up with Parents to make recommendations called "Wallet-Friendly Family Cars for 2010." A total of six vehicles were included with MSRP of each starting below $20,000. The ones officials picked were: —Nissan Cube. —Hyundai Elantra Touring. —Scion xB. —Suzuki Kizashi. —Kia […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — According to Chrysler Group, the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a symbol of the new company and the first all-new vehicle to come during the alliance with Fiat SpA. To attract attention and purchasing interest, the automaker has revealed key details of its marketing plan.   The first advertising spot for […] [Read More]

DETROIT — A New York Times article out this week proclaimed that the Chevy nickname might be falling by the wayside after it obtained an internal memo from General Motors that discouraged the usage of the moniker. However, in a quick turn of events, GM is now backpedaling, saying that no, the name is not dead, and that customers […] [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — If you're under the impression that dealers have arrived at the finish line victoriously with the Brownback amendment, you might want to hold off on the high fives. Here's a dose of reality: We haven't won anything yet. Let me explain. As you know, since late last year there has been a […] [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich., and DETROIT — Ford and General Motors each recently announced Google Maps is being integrated into their vehicles' two popular navigation technology platforms. Available later this month on Ford units equipped with the "Send to SYNC" feature, drivers who already use SYNC with Traffic, Directions & Information can select a destination on Google Maps […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Auto sales climbed throughout the country, although a few of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts have seen the upswing slow down, according to latest Beige Book report.  The report also indicates that some areas have experienced vehicle demand that is stronger than the speed of production, and this has affected dealers. "Vehicle sales also […] [Read More]

TORRANCE, Calif. — As the automaker emerges from its recent challenges with safety recalls, Toyota Motor Sales USA has rolled out a new advertising campaign to get the word out about its Star Safety System that comes standard on its entire lineup of new vehicles. The five safety technologies included in this system, all of which […] [Read More]