The first batch of Fiat dealers in the U.S. has officially been set. Chrysler revealed this morning the 130 stores that will begin selling the 2012 Fiat 500 (Cinquentro). Officials said plans have been arranged by these dealers and the stores are prepared to receive customer orders. [Read More]

Earlier this week, Chrysler revealed its latest showcase dealership, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of next year. In addition to selling models from each of the automaker’s brands (including Fiat) and providing vehicle service, Motor Village of Los Angeles will be an avenue for the brands to put new ideas to […] [Read More]

Chrysler — which recently celebrated a year-over-year sales improvement for the seventh straight month — announced it is rolling out a new advertising message and campaign for dealers across all four of its brands that it says can “keep our momentum rolling” and finish 2010 in a strong way. [Read More]

A service program that Lincoln rolled out this summer — giving its dealers another strong avenue to attract customers — has been made permanent by the luxury automaker. The Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program acts as supplement to the automaker’s 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. Also included under the program are oil and filter changes, tire rotations and […] [Read More]

Toyota Motor Sales revealed Monday that it’s broadening the entertainment capability of future vehicles through a new relationship with Clear Channel Radio’s iheartradio mobile application. Executives said more than 750 of America’s favorite radio stations and other exclusive content are scheduled to be incorporated into select Toyota vehicles beginning in 2011.  The automaker mentioned this is […] [Read More]

The former Phelan Dodge dealership in this Chicago suburb is about to undergo major remodeling and rebranding with the assistance of government officials. The Berwyn Development Corp. and the city of Berwyn joined forces to assist Kia with a project officials estimate should cost more than $2 million. Local leaders said Kia will purchase and […] [Read More]

For the second time in less than a month, Nissan North America issued a voluntary safety recall of more than a half million vehicles. The recall announcement  from late last week — which covered vehicles in the U.S., Canada and other parts of the world —  is to replace the lower steering column joint and shaft on […] [Read More]

Group 1 Automotive announced the specifics of its third quarter cash dividend, a practice the company had halted for more than a year. Officials revealed late last week that they plan to pay 10 cents per share on Dec. 15 to stockholders of record as of Dec. 1. “We are pleased to be able to reward […] [Read More]

The Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario revealed two new offerings for its members this week. The association said that UCDA members can now utilize RouteOne’s online consumer credit portal, thus allowing these dealers to send credit applications to a slew of lenders, including the following: Bank of Nova Scotia, TD Financing Services (formerly VFC), […] [Read More]

This week, BMW Group Canada revealed its new president and chief executive officer to replace Franz Jung, who becomes president of BMW Italia effective Jan. 1. Stepping into this role at the outset of 2011 is Manfred Braunl. This announcement marks Braunl’s second stint with BMW Canada as he previously spent time with the company […] [Read More]