BREA, Calif. — In  a trend that is becoming  extremely popular among automakers, American Suzuki Motor Corp. is launching a reward points and sweepstakes program to be run through its website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.   The Suzuki AllPoints program — where almost 250 prizes will be handed out — consists primarily of the "Live Large" video contest […] [Read More]

TORRANCE, Calif. — As the Toyota Prius celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the automaker is asking Prius fans to join in the fun via Facebook. In essence, the automaker is looking for the most passionate Prius fan in the U.S. to host its official 10 Years of Toyota Prius Anniversary Celebration in the winner's hometown. Toyota is […] [Read More]

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Group has agreed to a six-year deal where it will be an official partner of the United States Olympic Committee and the National Governing Bodies of four different sports. Under the partnership, the company will serve as the "Official Mobility Partner" of the U.S. as well as USA Bobsled & Skeleton, […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — The story generating the most buzz on AutoRemarketing.com this week delved into a topic becoming more and more pressing in the industry: the increasing influence that women have in the auto market. The No. 1 story on our site shared analysis from Women-Drivers.com on which automakers' dealers stand out for their treatment of female shoppers. The […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — It appears July will end up having the industry's strongest seasonally adjusted annualized rate for new-vehicle sales in almost a year, according to one TrueCar.com analyst. And with this being achieved in a time of automakers holding back on incentives, these gains speak volumes about consumer demand, he said. Such a spark in demand could […] [Read More]

BANDON, Ore. — In his recent analysis of the market, what CNW Research company president Art Spinella pointed to as the most troubling phenomenon for the new-vehicle market's health is the lack of floor traffic at dealerships.   Overall, Spinella said it is likely there will be 1.03 million new vehicles sold this month, meaning there isn't a […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — As the second half of 2010 really gets into full swing, dealers and other industry leaders wanted to know what might unfold during the rest of the year. A discussion about the future of the used-vehicle market was the leading story this past week at AutoRemarketing.com. Also drawing plenty of interest was a […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com found significant consumer interest building for the new version of the Ford Explorer, which is expected to arrive in franchise showrooms this fall. During the past six months, site analysts indicated consideration for this model has nearly doubled. In December of last year, they found a record low 8.5 percent of […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The overall picture of the new-vehicle market's health may not actually be as rosy as it seems, analysts with Edmunds.com said Tuesday.  The site indicated that the seasonally adjusted annualized rate for new-vehicle sales is close to 12 million units through this point of July, but that doesn't mean the industry is […] [Read More]

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Officials from the Saab Club of North America expect this year's Saab Owners Convention to be even more memorable since the brand did not disappear thanks to its sale to Spyker Cars. The nameplate's annual enthusiast gathering in Aurora, Ohio, is scheduled to begin Thursday, culminating with a Saturday night banquet that includes […] [Read More]