Nissan revealed a few shifts in the senior leadership of the sales, marketing, communication and purchasing organizations within its Americas region, including a new director of customer and sales satisfaction. Named to that post is Billy Hayes, who is the current director of market representation and strategy. He has been with Nissan since 2004. Hayes’ […] [Read More]

TOYOTA CITY — In light of the massive earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami that wreaked havoc there, Japanese automakers halted production at several plants in the island nation late last week. Several Japanese automakers with major U.S. presence  — including Toyota and Nissan — released statements detailing work stoppages and providing details about the […] [Read More]

To help dealers comply with provincial law governing advertisements, the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario recently offered a synopsis of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council’s advertising rules. Basically, the UCDA broke down specific areas of the law and how dealers can ensure compliance, beginning with contact information that must be included in dealer […] [Read More]

An ex-recreational vehicle dealer in Alberta is allegedly in some hot water after being arrested and dealt 97 charges under the Criminal Code of Canada last month. Arnold Donszelmann — of Leisure RV Rentals Ltd., a company in Millet, Alberta, that had its business license revoked more than three years ago — has been charged by the Alberta […] [Read More]

General Motors Wednesday confirmed a recall report posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in connection with 2011 models of the Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX. The recall stems from affected vehicles failing to comply with NHTSA safety standard No. 103 regarding windshield defrosting and defogging systems. Officials indicated that software in the electric […] [Read More]

Ford’s latest social media campaign asks consumers to share what actions they are taking to help the environment — with winners being awarded an electric vehicle experience. It’s all part of the automaker’s new “Take Charge” contest on its Electrified Vehicle Facebook page. The campaign that runs through the middle of next month includes four […] [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz dealers in the Washington, D.C., area  now have been the raffle presenting sponsor for 15 years in a row in The National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year, these dealers have donated a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet as the grand prize, a unit with an MSRP of $57,725. They’ve […] [Read More]

Subaru of America is continuing its sponsorship strategy to connect with consumers who enjoy the outdoors. The automaker agreed Wednesday to be in a partnership with MESP as the presenting sponsor of the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series, held annually in nine cities across the nation. Subaru is the official automobile partner […] [Read More]

The American International Automobile Dealers Association set the date for its annual International Auto Industry Summit in Washington, D.C., the time when it will also name the 2011 recipient of the Dealers Making an Impact Grassroots Advocacy Award. This year’s event themed “Engaged and in Gear,” is scheduled for May 25 and 26. AIADA indicated […] [Read More]

At the same time the automaker unveiled its “Global Vision,” to serve as the corporate outline for the future, Toyota Motor Co. revealed significant changes Wednesday to its executive structure charged with carrying out that vision. Effective April 1, Toyota chose to streamline its board of directors, reducing the amount down to 11 from 27. […] [Read More]