Following completion of new refinancing transactions, Chrysler Group fulfilled its promise to taxpayers and governments yesterday, repaying (US)$7.6 billion in loans from Canadian and U.S. governments, plus $1.8 billion in interest and other considerations, more than six years before they …
Nissan Canada announced that industry veteran Michael Colleran is joining the company as regional vice-president, responsible for field sales and sales operations across the Canadian market. Colleran joins Nissan Canada from Saab Automobile AB, where he served as the president …
Sales tools make it easier to provide customers instant answers on pricing From the time a potential buyer sits down at the sales desk, the clock is ticking. They have questions, your sales people need to provide answers — …
All hybrids are not created equal Like it or not, electrically powered vehicles will soon be part of the product mix you’re selling… if they are not already. Increasingly restrictive fuel economy regulations mandated by the U.S. government and paralleled …
Purchasing co-operative now servicing Ontario dealers Leader Auto Resources, more commonly known as LAR, is well known to dealers in eastern Canada. Now it is expanding its reach further into Ontario, with a focus on Toronto area dealers.To that end, …
Dynamic entrepreneur Mike Trotman shares recipe for success When we last caught up with B.C. auto dealer Mike Trotman, he had just been named to the prestigious Top Forty under 40 list by Business in Vancouver magazine. In the course …
NADAguides has just released its NADAguides Annual Best Car Buys for 2011. The report is based on an in-depth scoring system developed by NADAguides using criteria that matters most to consumers including price, first-year depreciation value, fuel efficiency, warranty coverage, …
The U.S. Patent Board has crowned General Motors number one in its quarterly report. The report outlined GM as the number one innovator of the 182 companies in the Board’s report. The parameters for the report were based on measurements …
A loud buzzing noise may be the key to coaxing high-risk customers into payments. For dealers who want to track poor credit customers who default or make late-payment fees, the new Payment Reminder Buzzer, by Rocky Mountain Tracking, may help. …
Last week, Saab appeared to have found a saviour in the Chinese car company, Hawtai, but that deal quickly went sour. This week, another Chinese white knight promises a reprieve for the long-suffering Swedish automaker. But is it enough to …
DealerTrack Canada, a provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the Canadian automotive retail industry, announced an agreement with TransUnion credit. The agreement gives DealerTrack the ability to offer TransUnion credit solutions through DealerTrack Canada’s Credit Application Network. DealerTrack …
Hyundai Canada announced this week that the base MSRP for the all-new 2012 Accent has been reduced by $1,100 from the outgoing model, while content and technology have been significantly increased. Pricing for the 2012 Accent begins at $13,199 for …
