Following Google’s mass purge of dealer customer reviews last summer, auto retailers have been looking at alternative strategies when it comes receiving online feedback. Although Google is now extremely well-established when it comes to influencing online shoppers, dealers felt outraged …
At a press conference the day before the opening of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., Toyota has said it will reveal an advanced active safety research vehicle. During the press conference, which will take place …
Ward’s Auto reports that in the U.S. government’s Fuel Economy Guide for 2013 model year vehicles, advanced technology cars and light trucks dominate the best-in-class mileage ratings. However, a number of vehicles that are able to deliver class-leading fuel economy …
The cyclical recovery in global auto sales that began in mid-2009 remains intact, according to the most recent Scotiabank Global Auto Report. Gains have averaged 7 per cent over the past three years, including a 13 per cent surge in …
Ford Motor Company has said that it is spending more than $773 million U.S. on new equipment and capacity expansions across six manufacturing facilities in southeast Michigan. The project is part of a commitment to invest $6.2 billion in U.S. …
A recent story by the Wall Street Journal, highlights the growing popularity in glass roof panels on new vehicles. According to a poll by Harris Interactive, 40 per cent of car buyers in the U.S. said their next vehicle would …
According to Ford Motor Company, state-of-the-art sensing, computing and communications systems are not only quickly changing consumer expectations in people’s everyday lives, but are driving innovation in the automotive industry at an incredible pace in preparation for the future. “Ford …
Saab Automobile Parts North America (SPNA), which is the sole, exclusive supplier Saab Genuine Parts and Accessories to the U.S. and Canada, and General Motors, have entered into a Warranty Services Agreement. This enables SPNA to provide warranty administration and …
Safe-Guard Products, recognized as a pioneer and also a key provider of products and services in the F&I field, recently announced that it had been acquired by investment firm Goldman Sachs, in partnership with management from H.I.G. Capital. Safe-Guard, which …
Billed as the last word in terms of Lexus performance and quality, the LFA supercar has now ended its production run, leaving the brand without a true halo model for its retail network. As a result, given the new strategy …
Recently, Canadian auto dealer attended Quorum Dealer Management Systems’ inaugural management customer conference, held in Toronto. On November 27-28, dealers from across Canada and also parts of the U.S. descended upon the Crowne Plaza hotel in Etobicoke, near Pearson Airport …
Although rumours have been circulating that the alliance between General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen was in question, the automakers recently confirmed signature of major agreements regarding cooperative projects. These include the development of small multi-purpose and crossover utility vehicles …
