When Saab finally collapsed in December last year, due to a failed last-minute rescue bid headed by China’s Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Group, being blocked by General Motors, the Swedish government seized control of the automaker’s assets. When that happened …
Chrysler’s Parts and Service division, Mopar, recognized an important milestone on January 31st, namely its 75 anniversary. In celebration of the event, four customized Chrysler Group vehicles were unveiled; a modified 300 sedan, dubbed the “Mopar ’12 300,” an enhanced …
The difference perceived by consumers between the top car brands and the challengers is shrinking, according to the findings of the 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Centre. Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet, which have …
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) said this week that more than 7 million Americans would no longer be able to afford to buy a new car or truck in 2025 if the most expensive fuel economy rule ever proposed …
Kia Canada Inc. announce a new cooperative partnership with the Montreal Impact. This all-new partnership marks the third official Major League Soccer (MLS) team in Canada that Kia Canada is associated with. In a collaborative effort, both Kia Canada and …
With rapid growth in both car dealer review count and Certified Dealer membership, DealerRater announced it has bolstered its senior management team with two automotive industry veterans to lead global strategic sales and business development efforts. The number of consumer …
The 44th Edition of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) has officially closed its doors after welcoming 205,882 visitors from Jan. 13-22, 2012. Montreal Auto Show President, Pascal Dandurand, said the show has become a tradition for Montrealers and Quebecers.”Our …
One of the touchiest subjects in the car business for the last three decades has been Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. First introduced in the U.S. during the Carter Administration back in 1978, with aim of increasing overall vehicle fuel …
At this year’s Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS), the annual Charity Preview Evening on January 12, hosted by comedian Jose Gaudet, proved to be an unmitigated success, raising some $527,861.01 in support of local medical charities, namely the Fondation du …
The Montreal International Auto Show is in full swing, as the first show to kick off the Canadian auto show season. This year’s event is the 44th Edition and takes place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from January …
Given that its been receiving a lot of media attention since its launch in 2010, the Nissan LEAF, perhaps not surprisingly has been garnering plenty of accolades too, including 2011 World Car of the Year. Now, Nissan’s all-electric machine has …
Hyundai is number one, according to the ninth annual study released by the consulting firm J.D. Power and Associates, which surveys the rate that auto brands retain their customers as well ascertaining the reasons for continued customer loyalty. Hyundai ranked …
