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...
GM to Combine Buick - GMC Dealers
31 Aug 2009, 13:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has announced one more measure that will help the company adopt the "new culture". It will combine around 3,000 dealerships that sold Buick, Pontiac or GMC cars to create ap...
Jaguar Dealership Files Suit Against Manufacturer
31 Aug 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Millenium Jaguar of Texas announced that earlier this month it filed suit against Jaguar Land Rover North America and three of the dealership's former employees, claiming they concealed informa...
First Auto Dealership/Restaurant Concept Opens in US
26 Aug 2009, 15:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new idea came to life for the first time in the U.S., as wealthy customers can purchase a Mercedes-Benz while having a meal and enjoying some wine. For example, imagine going to buy a new E-Klasse...
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...
Mazda Assists Dealers in Financial Management
10 Aug 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda is making a new step towards a a healthy recovery from the collapsing market with a campaign at dealerships who encounter difficulties in managing their finances. The Japanese manufacturer pla...
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 ...
Bruce Rossmeyer, Harley-Davidson Dealer, Killed in Motorcycle Accident
3 Aug 2009, 09:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Owner of 15 Harley-Davidson dealerships, including the enormous Destination Daytona, Bruce Rossmeyer was killed in a road crash on July 30, while riding from a Harley Davidson / Buell dealers meetin...
Rolls Royce Opens New Store in Japan
29 Jul 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rolls Royce has just announced that it has appointed a new authorized dealer in Japan. Nicole MotorCars in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, which has an experience in the luxury car market of around 3...
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...
NADA Disagrees with Ron Bloom
22 Jul 2009, 07:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In a world where nuance may mean the difference between success and outright failure, NADA's response to Ron Bloom's statements (the head of the US Auto Task Force) can only be regarded as...
Chrysler's New Dealer Network
17 Jul 2009, 10:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chrysler Group has announced yesterday its new line-up of dealerships, as it was taken over from the former Chrysler. The American manufacturer now has a 2,385-strong dealer network, 1,364 of which ...
US House Approves Dealer Resurrection
17 Jul 2009, 09:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The battered US dealership network, severely damaged by the bankruptcy process through which two of the biggest carmakers in the US had to go through, received today a piece of good news, as the US ...
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction
14 Jul 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It is known in every industry that consumer satisfaction is one of the key points in keeping your business at a competitive level. The same is true for the automotive industry. Mercedes-Benz has ...
Chrysler Opens New UK Dealers
7 Jul 2009, 13:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After closing the doors of thousands of dealerships in the United Kingdom, Chrysler continues the European expansions with two new stores in the United Kingdom. Heritage Leicester, from the Ayleston...
Subaru Increases Dealer Count
6 Jul 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In light of what they hope will be a successful Legacy, Japanese manufacturer Subaru decided to open a few more dealerships in the so called Sun Belt (southern US). Although the company hasn't ...
GMAC Rejects Chrysler Dealers
26 Jun 2009, 14:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Bad news, once again, for the troubled American dealers... After last month GMAC extended interim inventory financing for Chrysler dealers, today the bank has announced it has suspended floorplan fi...
MINI US Expands Dealership Network
23 Jun 2009, 08:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Signs of recovery can now be seen all over the automotive industry. Whereas some manufacturers and markets still struggle with the negative figures, overall, the outlook is not as grim as was a few ...
Ford Cuts Dealership Bonuses, Warranty...
22 Jun 2009, 15:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ... among other things. Being the single Detroit Three member to survive outside Chapter 11 and without government funding is no easy task, and Ford is beginning to feel the crisis' grip. In or...