NEW YORK — As Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Chrysler, took to the stage on Wednesday for the NADA/IHS Global Insight Automotive Forum in New York, he said the important role that dealers play in his company's reconstruction cannot be overstated. "The development of a quality distribution network was a key element in the turnaround […] [Read More]

TOKYO — This week, Toyota laid out some plans detailing how the automaker intends to ensure quality and safety levels for its vehicles across the globe. For instance, as a part of Toyota's first meeting of its Special Committee for Global Quality, the automaker announced it has decided to increase the number of technology offices in North America […] [Read More]

DETROIT — The highlights of the best leasing offers during March were the attractive rates offered in the "hotly contested" family and compact segments, according to the Best March Lease Deals report from AOL Autos. Among some of the deals AOL Autos shared, the Nissan Sentra compact car was leasing for as low as $149 per month […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Auto Remarketing Today will not be published on Friday as the staff will be off to celebrate the holiday. Auto Remarketing Today will resume Monday, April 5. Auto Remarketing's sister e-newsletters, SubPrime News Update and Auto Remarketing Canada, will both be published this week as usual. We would like to wish all our readers […] [Read More]

MT. LAUREL, N.J. — Automotive Resources International spread out its annual Auction Awards to two ServNet auctions, one independent auction along with one each from Auction Broadcasting Co., Brasher's and Manheim.  The six regional winners are: —Region 1: Bel Air Auto Auction. —Region 2: Harrisburg Auto Auction. —Region 3: ABC Birmingham. —Region 4: Manheim Northstar Minnesota. […] [Read More]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — To help generate more leads and improve conversion rates, AutoUSA is offering dealers Kelley Blue Book's LeadDriver, which is designed to incorporate KBB Trade-In Values into a dealership's Web site while, at the same time, obtaining lead information. LeadDriver provides dealers with a shopper's contact information, as well as details about trade-in, how much it […] [Read More]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America this week revealed U.S. pricing for the 2011 LEAF. This electric vehicle becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets this December and nationwide next year. The vehicle is fully eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, pushing the MSRP of $32,780 down to $25,280. The […] [Read More]

TORONTO, Ontario — Thanks to a decision last week by a judge in Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a group of dealers rejected as part of General Motors of Canada's wind-down process can continue its lawsuit against the company and won't be forced into individual arbitration cases. As most know, 240 of GM Canada's 700 dealers received […] [Read More]

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Ford of Canada is broadening the Recycle Your Ride program to make vehicles from model-year 2003 or older eligible for "retirement" starting Saturday, meaning the proportion of Canada's vehicles qualifying for the program will climb to roughly 60 percent. The program allows consumers recycle their old car for money toward a new Ford purchase. […] [Read More]

TORONTO, Ontario — A Mazda dealership and two of its salesmen must face the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville next month after being accused of unfair practices by a customer. The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council charged Mazda for Orangeville and salesmen Kien Trung and Mohammed Shaikh with "engaging in unfair practice by making an unconscionable […] [Read More]