DETROIT — To take some of the trepidation out of buying a used sports car, AOL Autos recently compiled a list of what it considers to be the top models available for less than $15,000. In addition to being inexpensive, these models are also are "fun to drive" and have distinguishing attributes, according to AOL Autos. "It […] [Read More]

BOSTON — Hyundai Motor America and agency Jack Morton Worldwide have rolled out an integrated, consumer-driven campaign aimed at boosting appeal for the all-new 2011 Sonata SE. What's being called the Sonata Uncensored campaign is opening with a tour of 10 cities across the U.S. Officials indicated the trek will go from New York to Los […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Though originations levels are slowly coming back, many dealers are still struggling to set up financing for customers, especially for those with less than perfect credit. In response to this challenge, the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance is offering help via a Webinar. The free Webinar titled "Getting the Pre-Owned Customer Financed" is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on […] [Read More]

TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda officials included 384,220 Accords, Civics and Elements in a recall declaration Monday. Dealers and consumers with 2003 Honda Civic or Accord or an Element from the 2003 or 2004 model years need to get a remedy to prevent a malfunction of the ignition interlock feature of these vehicles. Basically, the ignition interlock mechanism can […] [Read More]

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — In a Canadian new-vehicle market that improved more than 6 percent from the weak year-ago figures, several automakers posted their best July sales ever and some continued double-digit streaks of year-over-year growth. Overall, there were 148,756 new models sold in Canada during July, according to the latest Market Snapshot from DesRosiers Automotive […] [Read More]

TORONTO, Ontario — The Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario sent out an alert on Wednesday warning dealers that apparently some of its members haven't been allowed to enter the U.S. from Canada if they have dealer plates on their vehicle.  This denial has apparently arisen out of concern that some people are bypassing proper importation procedures as they bring in vehicles […] [Read More]

TORONTO, Ontario — McLaren Automotive is putting together of network of retailers across North America and the first store in Canada is slated to be located in the Toronto area.  This is part of the manufacturer's plans to create a worldwide network of dealers to sell its exotic sports cars throughout various parts of the globe. Pfaff Automotive Partners […] [Read More]

ARLINGTON, Texas — To address dealers' concern about rising vehicle transport costs, executives from uShip revealed earlier this week they were picked for the National Member Benefits Program of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Basically, the inclusion means NIADA members now have customized access to finding specialized transporters on uShip, a Web-based shipping marketplace where […] [Read More]

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Dale Pollak, chairman and founder of vAuto, is giving an online seminar later this month that aims to demonstrate to dealers the strategies needed to effectively sell used vehicles on the Web. "Pixel Management Presented by Dale Pollak" will be held Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. (CST) to noon. "The auto industry […] [Read More]

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The social media buzz has been around for a while. Facebook recently announced it has reached half a billion users, and you still think that social media is a fad? How could that possibly be since almost all dealerships have been practicing social media since the beginning of the automotive industry? Now I will […] [Read More]