CHICAGO — Sun-Times Media announced Tuesday it has struck a deal with The New York Times that can help Chicago luxury vehicle dealers improve their chances of reaching key prospective buyers. Under this agreement, Sun-Times Media is providing ad packages to dealers that will run their ads in The New Year Times' "Chicago Report" local news section […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Cadillac management on Monday highlighted details of a new program now connected to all 2011 models — Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. The automaker plans to provide owners of with frequently required maintenance services for the first four years or 50,000 miles. The company indicated this program covers scheduled oil changes, tire rotations, replacement of engine […] [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich. — To help its dealers enhance the customer experience, the Lincoln brand has rolled out a new offer where it is giving consumers who buy or lease a 2010 or 2011 model in its lineup this summer free schedule maintenance, which includes oil changes, tire rotations, vehicle inspections, engines belts and hoses for […] [Read More]

SAN FRANCISCO — Kia Motors America is partnering with thisMoment, a real-time social media content management system provider, to push out another initiative to promote the Soul. The latest campaign from the automaker is using thisMoment's platform to create an interface for Kia fans on several online outlets. Executives from thisMoment explained their Distributed Engagement Channel […] [Read More]

TROLLHATTAN, Sweden — Saab Automobile, a newly independent company, named a new design director late last week, and filling the position is Jason Castriota, who is a former Bertone and Pininfarina designer. He had apparently worked previously on Ferrari and Maserati models. In his new role heading up design at Saab, he reports to chief executive officer […] [Read More]

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW of North America announced new management appointments within its sales division Friday. As part of the moves, the automaker said Bob Frisch, vice president of the Western region will retire. Taking his place will be Arturo Pineiro. Additionally, Kevin Coon was named vice president of the Central region. Frisch, VP of the […] [Read More]

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. — Toyota announced last week that it is resuming construction at its Mississippi plant and will soon hire 2,000 associates to build the Corolla in the fall of 2011. Toyota had postponed finishing construction at the Mississippi facility when the economy tanked. By building the Corolla at this facility, the automaker stressed that […] [Read More]

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Never before in the 24 years J.D. Power and Associates has compiled its U.S. Initial Quality Study have domestic brands performed this well. J.D. Power revealed the 2010 report Thursday, and for the first time domestic brands demonstrated higher initial quality than import nameplates. Overall, the firm revealed the 2010 industry average […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler revealed another development Thursday the automaker believes further makes the days of a bulky owner's manual in a vehicle glove box a thing of the past. The manufacturer rolled out what it contends is the industry's first smartphone vehicle-information application. The first app is connected with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. […] [Read More]

DETROIT — In an interesting turn from years past, General Motors announced this week that most of its U.S. plants will forgo traditional summer shutdowns to help meet buyer demand for popular Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac cars, crossovers and trucks. Nine of the 11 assembly plants will continue to operate during the traditional shutdown period […] [Read More]