Toyota Motor Corp. recently announced the winners of its Toyota Dream Car Art Contest — which aims to create opportunities for children to develop an interest in cars by inspiring them to draw their “dream cars.” The automaker presented three Gold Prize awards, six Silver Prize awards, nine Bronze Prize awards, one Akira Toriyama Prize […] [Read More]

Although Canada experienced a rough patch in new-vehicle sales — which were down almost 5 percent last month — several automakers appear to be doing quite well on the certified pre-owned front. For one, Toyota Canada — which continues to rebuild from the aftermath of this year’s quake in Japan — notched its best July […] [Read More]

In light of a more robust economy and the automaker’s global goals, Nissan Canada recently revealed that it is growing its dealer body. In addition to bolstering its dealer presence, the company wants to optimize its current dealer body and make sure its customer experience is solid, with the goal of increasing market share. [Read More]

On heels of selling 10,000 LEAFs worldwide last month, Nissan recently conducted a question-and-answer session with one of its top executives to diffuse concerns about “range anxiety” and the possibility the electric vehicle’s battery pack would need replacement. Answering the questions was Nissan corporate vice president Simon Sproule, who touched on how best to charge […] [Read More]

Just as auctions now are talking about consolidations, a longtime Michigan dealer is doing the same thing with his Lincoln, Volvo and Mazda franchises. In business since 1946 servicing the Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and surrounding communities, Sesi Motors stated this week it plans to consolidate its current Ypsilanti dealership where it sells Lincoln and Mazda […] [Read More]

In the first half of the year, Findlay Honda sold more certified pre-owned Hondas than it did in the entirety of 2010, and the store’s  year-to-date CPO sales through July more than doubled the sum from the first seven months last year, according to used car manager Chuck Loubert. The Las Vegas dealership, apparently, is […] [Read More]

Chrysler Group announced yesterday a new addition to its “Summer Clearance Event," highlighting a “No Payments for 90 Days” promotion on all 2011 and 2012 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck models financed through Ally Financial. The deferred retail payment program starts now and will continue through the company’s “Summer Clearance Event,” which ends Sept. […] [Read More]

Vehicle service contract provider AUL Corp. recently celebrated the company’s 1 millionth deal by giving this customer a break and refunding the amount paid for coverage on a 2008 Buick Enclave.  AUL president and chief executive officer Luis Nieves personally presented the check to the customer during a ceremony held at the dealership that sold […] [Read More]

Top dealers from throughout the country have confirmed that they will be attending and participating at the 2011 Certified Pre-Owned Forum, a part of Used Car Week and presented by AutoTrader.com, which will be held Nov. 14-15 in Las Vegas. Featured dealers at the event include: —Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda/Paragon Acura —Chris Little, Hendrick Automotive Group […] [Read More]

With topics ranging from how the service department can maximize gross potential to how to harness mobile tools best, August is a busy month for Webinars orchestrated through NADA University. The training arm of the National Automobiles Dealers Association has a total of five Webinars this month, with three upcoming and two others that can […] [Read More]