Dealers who sell and service Toyota’s Prius can perhaps breathe a sigh of relief. According to a new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau in the U.S. the Prius hybrid is not popular with thieves. The agency says that …
Richfield, Ohio-based OEConnection, a leading provider of online solutions for original equipment manufacturer distribution networks, has announced the release of a time-saving Short Message Service (SMS) notification feature for D2D Express, the automotive industry’s most widely-used e-commerce backorder parts sourcing …
Back in June we spoke with Ford Motor Company’s vice president of powertrain engineering in the U.S., Joe Bakaj about the firm’s 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine joining the North American lineup. At the time, Ford had brought over some European …
At the start of each winter, it often seems as if many motorists forget about the challenges cold weather driving presents. And, based on a new survey from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, it appears 2012 is shaping up …
Manheim Auctions has announced that following the damage and destruction wrought by Hurricane Sandy on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, it is relaxing some of its policies to help affected dealers get back on their feet. Among the policy amendments are …
During a recent televised interview with Bloomberg, Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Lamborghini, said that he does not expect demand for ultra-luxury vehicles to increase next year. “We are very cautious,” he said. “The Europe crisis is not over.” Although Winkelmann …
With American Suzuki having filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week and choosing to cease selling automobiles in the U.S. many dealers are struggling to figure out the best plan of action. Suzuki has said that it plans to …
Scotiabank says it is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald MacDougall to the position of Senior Relationship Manager, Atlantic Dealer Finance Centre (DFC). In his new role, Donald will be responsible for the development of new business opportunities as …
A cross-Ontario tour helps keep dealers up to speed on digital marketing trends and tactics The conference room and agenda were both jam packed at the Canadian Digital Dealer II conference held in September in Toronto. The event was …
Action–packed event delivers insightful and thought provoking messages Now in its fourth year, the DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) has grown from a small, by invite only event into essentially, a must-attend convention for dealers across North America. As it has …
The National Automobile Dealers’ Association has announced its list of keynote speakers for next year’s Convention and Expo. They include former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, who will discuss global politics and U.S. foreign policy, as well as …
Google’s ThinkAuto 2012 event offers insights into automotive retailing Many dealers are finding that the very business model on which they built their reputations either no longer applies, or if it does, is becoming barely recognizable. But how do you …
