Kia’s first hybrid in North America is the 2011 Optima mid-size sedan. Starting at $30,595, the company says it is aimed at drivers looking for a well-equipped sedan that doesn’t sacrifice style comfort or performance for the sake of fuel …
Toyota may have had its challenges rebounding from its recall woes and the disaster in Japan, but consumers still hold the company in high regard. A new survey by Interbrand found that consumers ranked Toyota number one globally in its …
A new website, Unhaggle.com, was created to help consumers take the “haggling” out of the process of buying a car. The website aims to take both the time and hassle out of negotating a new car deal — and dealers …
A new projection by, Autofacts, PwC’s automotive forecasting service, forecasts 2012 global light vehicle assembly to be 83.5 million units, a 10 per cent increase compared to 2011 estimates of 75.9 million units. Sluggish economic growth, weak consumer spending and …
It was a heavyweight battle, but in the end, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association scored a late round victory that will keep Canada’s banks out of the business of leasing automobiles — at least until the Bank Act is opened …
The NADA has announced a heavyweight lineup for its next NADA Convention and Expo.President George W. Bush and Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Chrysler Group, and chairman of Fiat Industrial S.p.A., are the scheduled keynote speakers for the 2012 …
Honda released a sneak preview of the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept that the company says provides a hint at the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation 2012 CR-V that is scheduled to go on sale in Canada early next year. …
Kia Motors is one of the main winners in the first-ever Automotive Brand Contest. This new international brand and design competition was organized by the Rat für Formgebung (German Design Council), which is also responsible for the Designpreis der Bundesrepublik …
With technology and policy at the heart of the debate on increasing fuel economy standards, two key sessions at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars, held Aug. 1-4 in Traverse City, Mich., will feature technical experts and …
Automotive retail industry supplier LGM is promoting its new summer charity drive with a twist — offer free lollipops for your staff and customers and help contribute to making a child’s wish come true. LGM is selling special lollipop kits …
A new, free e-book designed to help auto dealers become better at upselling their service offerings is now available for downloading. The ebook, “Earning the Green Light to Customer Upsell Profitability” was created by MPi, and is available by clicking …
The relationship between Best Buy’s technical experts and automakers deepened this week with news that OnStar FMV will be sold directly at Best Buy retail outlets across the United States starting on July 24th. OnStar FMV is the first out-of-the-box …
