2009 Ferrari World Championship, Won by Boardwalk Ferrari
19 Nov 2009, 08:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Not known to many, being a Ferrari dealer means more than selling sports cars to Prancing Horse aficionados or driving around in great looking cars. From March to September each year, ever since 199...
US Saab Dealers Lack New Cars
18 Nov 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Saab's dealers in the United States are going through a tough month as the Swedish manufacturer, which is now getting ready for the final signature to step under Koenigsegg's ownership, is...
Toyota to Cut Dealer Network in Japan
12 Nov 2009, 15:31 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / The recession made cutting costs a necessity, so we’re so used to cutbacks that nothing moves us any more. Most people have friends or family that are currently unemployed, so we’ve stop...
Toyota Dealers Continue US Investments
29 Oct 2009, 07:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if some auto analysts and officials involved in the industry are seeing no market recovery in the United States, Toyota's dealerships are continuing their efforts to improve their offering...
Penske Dealers Sued Over Scrappage Refund
27 Oct 2009, 07:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Usually, a news about a New York consumer engaging in a class action against automotive dealer Penske over a scrappage refund would have passed unnoticed, if not for the American taste for precedent...
GM Announces Official Termination of Saturn Brand and Dealers
26 Oct 2009, 13:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In what may be called the sad news of the day from the automotive industry, American manufacturer GM announced through its CEO, Fritz Henderson, that the final decision about the termination of both...
Chrysler Canada Opens New Dealer in Ontario
15 Oct 2009, 10:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Canadian division of Chrysler today announced the opening of a new dealership in Strathroy, Ontario. The Dale Wurfel Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer is located in Strathroy at the corner of Centre Ro...
NADA Objects Financial-Protection Legislation
9 Oct 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Obama administration's plan to create a consumer financial-protection agency has made the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) object the idea. In its current state, the legislation p...
New Subaru Dealership in California
6 Oct 2009, 07:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer is expanding its US operations with the help of a new dealership in California. The Modesto Subaru store is located at 230 Auto Center Court in Modesto and is a member of the T...
Toyota Wants 650 Chinese Dealers by End 2009
30 Sep 2009, 13:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Similar to other car makers out there, Toyota wants to benefit from the growing auto sector in China and, in order to do so, the Japanese manufacturer aims to increase its local count of authorized ...
GMAC to Start Ally Dealer Rewards
29 Sep 2009, 09:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / GMAC Financial Services announced to day that starting October 1, dealers still working with them will be paid bonuses ranging from $50 to $100 for every contract for new and used cars, in an amount...
Dealer Cuts Reversal Legislation Still Possible
23 Sep 2009, 10:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This year's massive dealership cuts made by both bankrupt American manufacturers, GM and Chrysler, still echo to this day. The last development comes from Sen. Charles Grassley, the House'...
Toyota Expands in China
4 Sep 2009, 12:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota is trying to capitalize on the booming Chinese economy and announced plans to expand its business in the country. The first step to be taken by Toyota is to expand its c...
Penske to Kill Saturn Brand in Canada
31 Aug 2009, 14:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it was seen as a life-saving move that could bring Saturn back on track in the markets in which it sells cars, Penske's purchase of the company proves to be a huge restructuring proces...
Guns and Hummers Dealership, for All Your Shooting Needs
25 Aug 2009, 06:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It would appear there's no stopping American car dealers from promoting their stores by means most of us are not use to by now. We've all seen, sometimes in July how Mark Muller, a Missour...
Geely Goes Down Under
24 Aug 2009, 10:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chinese manufacturer Geely has signed a partnership agreement with a Perth-based dealer to begin marketing Geely vehicles in the country starting February 2010. According to Australian media reports...
Computer Glitches Slow Down Clunkers Submissions
22 Aug 2009, 10:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Problems are far from being over for dealers that took part in the United States Car Allowance Rebate System. After most of them complained that they didn’t get reimbursed for the vehicles the...
GM to Allow Early Dealer Termination, No Penalties
6 Aug 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer GM announced it has decided to allow its rejected dealers to close before january 1, 2010, should they desire so, without applying any penalties. "We're trying to be ...
Dealers Indicted for Odometer Tampering
27 Jul 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Two Cheyenne, Wyoming dealers have been indicted by a local federal grand jury for several fraud-related offenses, while working for Lee RV's dealership in Cheyenne. The two are being charged w...
Chrysler Delays Dealer Payouts
27 Jul 2009, 07:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Chrysler announced it will delay payouts to the 789 dealers awaiting termination for an undetermined period of time. According to Chrysler, an email has been sent to the respec...