FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai is using the power of peer influence as the crux of the new advertising campaign it rolled out on Thursday. The impact consumers have on one another when it comes to vehicle purchasing decisions can be quite strong, something Hyundai bore in mind when it crafted the "Uncensored" campaign. Hyundai created […] [Read More]

NEW YORK — A recent survey asked a demographic called Millennials — individuals who are ages 18 to 29 — about making a choice between negotiating at a dealership or going to the dentist. Interestingly, the majority of responders preferred a visit to have their teeth checked rather than talk with a dealer about a vehicle purchase. [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda North American Operations has a new vice president of sales. Named to take the post was Ron Stettner, who was most recently Midwest regional general manager. Meanwhile, Eric Johnston, who had been vice president of sales, is taking on the role of vice president of strategic planning and market integration. He takes the place […] [Read More]

LAYTON, Utah and AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In what has been largely uncommon during these proceedings, a  Chrysler Group store in Utah won its arbitration case against the automaker last week and will have its franchise restored, which was confirmed to Auto Remarketing by a Chrysler spokesperson, as well. [Read More]

HOUSTON — Group 1 Automotive announced its intention to "vigorously defend" itself against a lawsuit filed by Toyota Motor Sales in the Federal Court of South Carolina. Apparently, Toyota is alleging that it did not consent to Group 1's desire to acquire Toyota/Scion and Lexus dealerships in Charleston, S.C. The lawsuit asks for a court order […] [Read More]

STUTTGART, Germany and BEIJING — During its first-ever company event for investors and analysts in Beijing late last week, Daimler AG proclaimed strong projections for sustainable profits from operating activities at Mercedes-Benz Cars. Looking toward the rest of this year and beyond, Dieter Zetsche explained how China would be a key growth market for unit sales, […] [Read More]

AUSTIN, Texas — Chevrolet announced Thursday that it will expand the launch of the Volt into Texas, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Ed Whitacre, General Motors chairman and chief executive officer, indicated the company is enhancing the launch due to "intense interest" from Volt customers throughout the country. The Volt's initial launch was originally slated […] [Read More]

DETROIT — The top leaders of General Motors took a deep dive into the state of the automaker's global operations on Tuesday during its inaugural Global Business Conference, an event where finance industry professionals and other stakeholders gathered to hear presentations from GM chairman and chief executive officer Ed Whitacre and other executives. GM said it has […] [Read More]

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Former Hyundai Motor America executive Michael O'Brien is making his way back to the automaker after 14 years with Toyota. It was revealed Tuesday that O'Brien has been appointed vice president of product and corporate planning, where he will head up efforts to continue developing and expanding the automaker's vehicles, as well […] [Read More]

TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Motor Sales late last week notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration via a noncompliance information report about yet another voluntary safety recall that currently is without a remedy. The latest installment is connected with potentially 17,000 Lexus HS 250h vehicles from the 2010 model year stemming from mixed rear-crash test results. […] [Read More]