TORONTO, Ontario — The Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario recently released a Dealer Alert explaining how the new Harmonized Sales Tax laws impact sales and leases to Status Indians. UCDA stressed to dealers that for a two-month period that began July 1, there will be a 13-percent HST applied to sales and leases to Status […] [Read More]

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Kia Canada has rolled out a new marketing campaign designed to not only spotlight the new design of its lineup and the progression of the Kia brand, but also share how the automaker has helped out in the community.  The multimedia "Drive Change" campaign is spread across television, the Web, billboard, cinemas, newspapers and magazines. Furthermore, […] [Read More]

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Following a three-month campaign to raise funds for an international charity focused on offering sports and play programs designed to help children and communities in need, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada said it was able to donate more than $458,000. From April through June, the company gave $100 to the Right to Play charity for every vehicle its dealers sold. Combined with what Mitsubishi […] [Read More]

PITTSBURGH — When it comes to the meeting the needs of female shoppers, the auto brand whose dealers women rate as being the best overall is Mercedes-Benz, according to a semi-annual report from Women-Drivers.com. The website gathers data for its Women Satisfaction Index based on thousands of audited consumer reviews based on experiences at specific dealerships in the […] [Read More]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Pushed up heavily by substantial improvement in both the used and new sides of its business, AutoNation posted a sizable gain in second-quarter income, the company said Thursday. Specifically, AutoNation tallied net income of $47.2 million, up 28.6 percent year-over-year. The company's adjusted net income from continuing operations was $62 million, compared […] [Read More]

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — A slew of influences appear to be pushing July's new-vehicle retail sales ahead of rather sluggish numbers from May and June, but it would be a bit premature to celebrate, according to J.D. Power and Associates. The company has moderately lowered its full-year guidance for both retail and total new-vehicle sales and one official said […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — As the second half of 2010 really gets into full swing, dealers and other industry leaders wanted to know what might unfold during the rest of the year. A discussion about the future of the used-vehicle market was the leading story this past week at AutoRemarketing.com. Also drawing plenty of interest was a […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Manheim is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its General Motors Dealer Lane program by adding the first-ever monthly Online Event Sale on OVE.com. Management said the first open sale will run today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. It's set to include more than 300 late-model, low-mileage units from GM franchised dealers. The […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com found significant consumer interest building for the new version of the Ford Explorer, which is expected to arrive in franchise showrooms this fall. During the past six months, site analysts indicated consideration for this model has nearly doubled. In December of last year, they found a record low 8.5 percent of […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles won't need the key to start their vehicle if they have their smartphone with them. On Thursday, OnStar executives indicated that owners of these General Motors models soon will be able to control key vehicle functions through applications the company is set to launch. […] [Read More]