BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — While the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics may have been viewed by most as a sporting and cultural gathering lasting 17 days, QEK Global Solutions' Canadian operations just recently wrapped up its Olympiad duties. QEK Canada managed the fleet of vehicles used by the Vancouver Olympic Committee, and finished putting all vehicles out […] [Read More]

OTTAWA, Ontario — In an effort to support the nation's military, the Acura Dealers of Canada are sponsoring a rally car that will be driven by two disabled Canadian Forces soldiers in the Targa Newfoundland international car rally. The pair is attempting to raise $150,000 through the race for the Soldier On Fund, which is a […] [Read More]

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Though they have subsided from a rather robust July, there has still been "relative strength" in new-vehicle sales during August, according to J.D. Power and Associates. The company pointed out that the month's seasonally adjusted selling rate for retail sales will likely be stronger than the pace during the first half of 2010. […] [Read More]

DETROIT — General Motors revealed Thursday afternoon that it has a new vice president for Chevrolet marketing to replace Jim Campbell, who is moving to the position of vice president of performance vehicles and motorsports. Taking the Chevrolet marketing post is Christopher Perry, who most recently was vice president of marketing for Hyundai Motor America.  The […] [Read More]

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Donlen president and chief operating officer Tom Callahan laid out a number of goals for his time as vice president of the 2010/2011 Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association board of directors, a position to which he was recently elected. "AFLA is an organization that gives a voice to thought leaders from all facets […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Readers went to AutoRemarketing.com to learn the specifics of Urban Science's report about the number of dealerships that closed during the first half of 2010. The latest developments shared by Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana also sparked a significant amount of reader interest. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Should the sales pace hold, August could be quite a successful month for automakers and their franchise dealers. Edmunds.com analysts projected how August new-vehicle sales could finish based on data compiled during the first two weeks of the month. The site believes if August sales continue at the current rate, they will total […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Porsche Cars North America on Thursday revealed its new general counsel, a veteran legal professional who the automaker said has actually been on the job since last month. Reporting directly to president and chief executive officer Detlev von Platen is Joseph Folz. The company indicated Folz not only will lead its legal department but […] [Read More]

McLEAN, Va. — The National Automobile Dealers Association will serve as a co-sponsor for an event this fall that is designed to help dealers take advantage of opportunities in the accessories segment. The third annual Dealer Day Conference at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's 2010 convention will delve into a number of helpful tips for dealers looking […] [Read More]

DETROIT — A little more than a year after its bankruptcy proceedings and less than a week after naming a new chief executive officer, General Motors has ended the industry speculation. It has filed for an initial public offering. The automaker appears ready to largely untangle itself from the U.S. government by paying much of the bailout […] [Read More]