DETROIT — Although not quite to the levels of its heyday a couple of years ago, AOL Autos recently discussed the growth of vehicle leasing and picked what it thinks are the best deals for May. Topping the chart was the deal available on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. "The 2011 Sonata has exploded onto the scene […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate voted its approval on Sen. Sam Brownback's motion on Monday, instructing its leaders to include language that exempts dealers from financial consumer protection agency oversight in the final language of the Wall Street reform bill. While this is good news for many dealers, what remains in question is how buy-here, pay-here […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — More favorable news for Chrysler Group on the dealer arbitration front rolled in last week, with the automaker announcing it won three cases and three others were dismissed. Chrysler revealed late last week that the arbitrator ruled in Chrysler's favor in cases involving Hinckley Dodge in Utah, Tenafly Chrysler Jeep in New Jersey and Midway Motors […] [Read More]

DETROIT and SHANGHAI — The leadership shifts continue at General Motors, which announced Monday that executive Susan Docherty is taking on a new role as vice president of international sales, marketing and aftersales starting June 1. She will be taking over for Don Johnson, whose new role GM said it will reveal soon. Docherty's most recent position […] [Read More]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America recently shifted an executive from within its Infiniti brand over to serve as vice president of marketing for its Nissan division. Taking on the role effective immediately is Jon Brancheau. Most recently, the automaker highlighted Brancheau was director of global Infiniti marketing communications and media. In the position, he was […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate is expected to vote today on a motion about whether it sides with Sen. Sam Brownback's provision that dealers should be exempt from oversight under the consumer financial protection agency. If the majority of senators vote yes, it will urge Senate leaders to ensure the Brownback position is contained in the […] [Read More]

PALO ALTO and TORRANCE, Calif. — Late last week, Tesla Motors and Toyota Motor Corp. revealed extensive engineering, financial and production agreements, all stemming from development of electric vehicles and parts. Toyota also shared more details and a remedy plan about its latest round of recalls connected with several Lexus models. Furthermore, Toyota has agreed to […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Quickly after joining the company, Joel Ewanick, General Motors' new vice president for U.S. marketing, is showing his autonomy by switching up the ad agencies which work on the Chevrolet account. The GM marketing executive has decided that Publicis Worldwide and Campbell-Ewaldand are out and Goodby, Silverstein and Partners is in. Officials said the change was […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate approved the financial reform bill late Thursday without the Brownback amendment coming up for a vote. However, the dealer protection provision is expected to be addressed in a House and Senate conference committee that is designed to work out the differences between the two chambers. This means it's not too late […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Toyota officials revealed Thursday the next step in the work of their independent North American Quality Advisory Panel. The group that's been charged with strengthening safety and quality assurance practices is set to meet with Toyota president Akio Toyoda and other top executives next week in Japan. The automaker explained that the panel led […] [Read More]