Following on from a trial program, Ford Motor Company has announced that a ‘live operator services’ feature will become standard on its SYNC voice activated command system installed in the brand’s cars and trucks. The decision to add this feature …
In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency has extended the deadline for dealers to complete a new survey on dealership energy use that could earn them national and local recognition. In order to qualify, dealers must now complete the survey …
So far, 2011 has been a roller coaster year for the auto industry, with numerous events influencing consumers’ auto shopping habits. From gas prices that have risen and fallen in the span of a few months to natural disasters that …
Lexus has launched a new marketing campaign aimed to boost its reputation as being an innovative manufacturer with a focus on safety. In a new marketing campaign debuting this week, Lexus says it is demonstrating its commitment to “Engineering Amazing” …
The Ontario Liberals are touting the investment and support they’ve shown in building Canada’s new clean-energy economy during their election campaign. Premier Dalton McGuinty made a campaign stop at Electrovaya — the only company in Canada that develops and manufactures …
When selling new cars to Canadians, dealers should keep in mind that most Canadians are concerned about how quickly their new car purchase is going to lose its value. In a new survey commissioned by the online classified site Kijiji …
MPi, a provider of vehicle inspection tools, service workflow expertise, and consulting for automotive dealership service centers, announced an agreement to integrate its EDGE solutions with Quorum Information Technologies Inc.’s Dealership Management System (DMS), Xsellerator. Xsellerator, Quorum is a dealership …
Manheim – a leading provider of vehicle remarketing services – enjoys a reputation as a great place to work according to AARP, who recently recognized Manheim for the third time as one of the “Best Employers for Workers Over 50.” …
Plug-In 2012 – the fifth annual international conference focusing on the technical advances, market research and policy initiatives shaping the future of plug-in electric vehicles – will be held July 23-26, 2012 at the San Antonio Convention Center, event organizer …
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, a leading provider of new car and used car information, reports that it anticipates strong incentives late in the year in the form of cash and attractive lease offerings, as covered in the company’s Blue Book …
With all this talk of tightening lending rules since the Great Recession, it might come as surprise that new vehicle buyers with weaker credit scores, are now actually finding it easier to obtain credit, at least in the U.S. According …
New-vehicle sales in Canada were up by 3.2 percent in August, compared to the same month last year. But the SAAR (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate) fell for the second month in a row, down to 1.57 million units, after hitting …
