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Saab, AAM Joint Venture to Debut Friday
Monday, Sep. 27, 2010, 07:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Saab Automobile has entered into a joint venture with American Axle Manufacturing to build and sell electric all-wheel drive systems, electric driveline systems and hybrid driveline systems. The automaker plans to use the electric system in its 2012 lineup. Operating out of Trollhattan, Sweden, e-AAM Driveline Systems debuts Friday. Officials said the electric all-wheel drive […] [Read More]
UCDA to Launch Fall Ad Campaign to Promote Member Dealers
Friday, Sep. 24, 2010, 03:59 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
After what officials called successful spring advertising efforts, the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario is rolling out a consumer campaign for fall on Monday designed to spread the word about the benefits of shopping with its member dealers. The campaign will last five weeks and will include TV and online elements. [Read More]
AutoNation CEO: “The Dragon Has Been Slain” at Chrysler
Friday, Sep. 24, 2010, 05:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
AutoNation chairman and chief executive officer Mike Jackson likes what he sees coming out of Chrysler’s pipeline. Judging by his comments after a recent visit to the automaker’s headquarters, Jackson didn’t always feel that way. The head of the country’s largest cluster of franchise dealerships recently examined many of the new and soon-to-be introduced models […] [Read More]
Chevy District Manager Helps Her Dealers React to the Times
Thursday, Sep. 23, 2010, 05:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The dealerships in Audrey Higham’s district took their lumps and recorded losses in 2007 and 2008, but that didn’t keep the district sales manager for the Chevrolet brand in Long Island, N.Y., from helping them adapt to challenging economic times. In the latest Faces of GM blog, the automaker spotlights Higham and shares how has she […] [Read More]
BMW Gains New Pre-Owned Manager
Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2010, 05:00 PM
Auto Remarketing
BMW of North America named a new manager of pre-owned sales to replace Russ Lucas, who is moving to the role of vice president of the Eastern Region. Appointed to serve as pre-owned manager is Steve Saward, who will begin his new post on Oct. 1. In this role, he will head up all pre-owned operations for […] [Read More]
CarMax Enjoys Healthy Gains in 2Q Net Income, Total Used Unit Sales
Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2010, 04:59 PM
Auto Remarketing
Sizable increases during the second quarter of their fiscal year in net income, comparable store used unit sales and total used unit sales left CarMax executives in an upbeat mood when they shared their latest financial statement Wednesday. The company revealed net income increased to $107.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared with […] [Read More]
FordDirect to Provide AutoCheck Reports
Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2010, 05:57 AM
Auto Remarketing
To help its dealers provide greater transparency and stimulate used-car buyer confidence — and thus, hopefully, generate sales — FordDirect revealed Tuesday that its website and the roughly 3,500 dealer sites built via its DealerConnection program now offer AutoCheck vehicle history reports from Experian Automotive on all used models for sale. [Read More]
Fiat Brand Gains New Leader
Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2010, 08:18 AM
Auto Remarketing
Fiat recently announced that automotive industry veteran Andrea Formica has been named head of the Fiat brand. He will also be in charge of Chrysler brands in Europe. He replaces Lorenzo Sistino, who will head international operations. According to management, Formica has a wealth of experience gained at Ford and Toyota. Formica will also head […] [Read More]
Ford Examines Buyers’ Tastes Nationwide
Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2010, 08:14 AM
Auto Remarketing
Ford’s annual look at U.S. vehicle-buying preferences revealed favorites are sometimes connected to local sports teams and weather conditions, but some surprising trends still came to light. For example, Ford indicated it sold the most red-colored vehicles in Cincinnati — home of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team — and the most units with molten […] [Read More]
BMW Moves Top CPO Exec to New VP Role
Monday, Sep. 20, 2010, 07:56 AM
Auto Remarketing
Late last week, BMW Group shifted its manager of pre-owned sales into another executive role as the result of the unexpected death of one of its vice presidents. Russ Lucas’ new position effective Oct. 1 is as the automaker’s new vice president for the Eastern Region. The company indicated Lucas’ overall responsibilities will include sales, […] [Read More]