MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — While auction pricing was still soft during May in Canada, values were not as low as seasonally expected, which helped to push the ADESA Canada Used Vehicle Price Index up from its April level. Specifically, ADESA's data — powered by ALG Canada — indicated that there was a 0.5-point increase in the index from the […] [Read More]

STRATFORD, Ontario — Toyota Canada said recently that one of its stores in Ontario has become the first dealership in the nation to earn Gold Certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System. Moreover, officials indicated that the $4 million facility of Stratford Toyota is also the city of Stratford's first […] [Read More]

LONDON, Ontario — CarProof has teamed up with DMT Development Systems Group for a partnership that will bring the vehicle history report company's assortment of online marketing tools to DMT's e-Drive product suite. Officials explained that DMT — a Web and software developer for the auto industry — works, for the most part, with automakers. In doing so, […] [Read More]

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Never before in the 24 years J.D. Power and Associates has compiled its U.S. Initial Quality Study have domestic brands performed this well. J.D. Power revealed the 2010 report Thursday, and for the first time domestic brands demonstrated higher initial quality than import nameplates. Overall, the firm revealed the 2010 industry average […] [Read More]

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — The DealerTrack Mobile AAX solution, what dealers can use for vehicle appraisals, is now available on additional smartphone platforms. DealerTrack executives on Thursday revealed the tool now can be accessed on smartphones using the Android 2.0 operating system. Earlier this year, DealerTrack began to offer the Mobile AAX iPhone application and the […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler revealed another development Thursday the automaker believes further makes the days of a bulky owner's manual in a vehicle glove box a thing of the past. The manufacturer rolled out what it contends is the industry's first smartphone vehicle-information application. The first app is connected with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — AutoRemarketing.com readers this week were intrigued by reports about an internal memo that discussed General Motors' stance about a nickname connected with one of its signature brands. Also drawing in plenty of interest was a story about a new program rollout from ADESA that the auction company unveiled during the ongoing National Independent […] [Read More]

DETROIT — In an interesting turn from years past, General Motors announced this week that most of its U.S. plants will forgo traditional summer shutdowns to help meet buyer demand for popular Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac cars, crossovers and trucks. Nine of the 11 assembly plants will continue to operate during the traditional shutdown period […] [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich. — Lincoln recently announced that its first hybrid, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, is now the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, as certified by the EPA. "The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid provides a real choice in the marketplace for customers looking for a vehicle that not only makes a statement about who they […] [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana and its chief information officer Chris Brady have been on an award-collecting tour this month. A total of four honors have come their way stemming from the completion of ERP consolidation to develop and deploy predictive analytic technology to help in forecasting revenue and make real-time adjustments. Among […] [Read More]