2014 Kia Cadenza Review By Steve Purdy
2014 Kia Cadenza Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
2014 Lexus LS 460 Review By Larry Nutson
2014 Lexus LS 460 Review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_4530) The LS460 is THE Lexus flagship. As such, it has to deliver the very best that Lexus has to offer. And, it has to match up to the competition. Iâll cut to the chase; it does. (DSC_4526) As the Lexus ultimate-luxury ... Continue reading
Sergio Marchionne to Kick Off 2014 Canadian International AutoShow
Chrysler Group/Fiat CEO will deliver the keynote address to officially open the 2014 Canadian International AutoShow TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2014 - Sergio Marchionne says he lives on a plane. Such is the pace of life for the dynamic Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chrysler Group LLC and CEO of Fiat S.p.A., who ... Continue reading
DMEautomotive's groundbreaking mobile app for dealerships wins prestigious Automotive Website Award
DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, today announced that its groundbreaking mobile app for dealerships, Driver Connect 2.5, was presented with an Automotive Website Award from PCG Consulting in the Automotive Mobile Apps Category at the National Automobile Dealers Asso ... Continue reading
The Dealership Experience Can Make Or Break A Sale
In 2014, the industry should put a greater focus on the experience consumers are having in dealerships, according to AutoTrader.com®. Combining insights gained through years of consumer research, as well as working with a third-party firm to understand what fuels the best performing dealerships' success, AutoTrader. ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Rental's Open Road Sweepstakes Celebrates 15 Years with AAA
The new year marks Penske Truck Rental and AAA's 15th anniversary of working together. To celebrate, Penske Truck Rental is kicking off its new, Open Road Sweepstakes. Penske will be giving away 15 truck rentals per month all year long in the United States. To enter Penske Truck Rental's Open Road Sweepstakes and for t ... Continue reading
All-new Ford Transit Connect is the Perfect Car for Taller Folks
The functional and fun Ford Transit Connect Wagon is being endorsed by Tall Clubs International as the perfect vehicle for the "vertically gifted" The all-new Transit Connect Wagon offers headroom to spare along with fuel efficiency and class-leading configuration options Tall Clubs International, a social and professi ... Continue reading
014 Philadelphia Auto Show returns with a 650,000 sq. ft. display floor of everything automotive
-The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) is proud to announce the return of the Philadelphia Auto Show to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from February 8-16. The eventâs Media and Industry Preview Day will take place on February 7, followed by the Black Tie Tailgate later that evening ... Continue reading
MG Pop-Up Dealership At Westfield Merry Hill For 2014
MG Motor is pleased to announce a year-long pop-up dealership residency at one of the UK's most successful shopping centres, Westfield Merry Hill. ... Continue reading
Caterham Cars To Exhibit At Retromobile 2014
Caterham Cars will attend the popular Rétromobile show, Paris, on 4-9 February for the fourth year running, exhibiting its new line-up of road and track orientated vehicles, as well as products from its motorcycle division. ... Continue reading
Experienced Industry Professional Joins Isuzu Truck Dealer Development Team
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd has announced that industry professional David Slatcher has joined the Hatfield company in the position of Network Business Manager. ... Continue reading
Sergio Marchionne To Kick Off 2014 Canadian International Autoshow
Chrysler Group/Fiat CEO will deliver the keynote address to officially open the 2014 Canadian International AutoShow ... Continue reading
Fiat Panda 4x4 Antarctica Takes Centre Stage In The Torino-Sochi Project
The 'Panda to Sochi' tour officially set off earlier this week from the Mirafiori Motor Village in Turin. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Sets New Standards In St Albans
The UK's latest state-of-the-art Infiniti Centre in St Albans has been declared open by the city's mayor. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Becomes Official Liverpool FC Automotive Partner
Vauxhall Motors will add to its UK football sponsorship portfolio by becoming the Official Automotive Partner of Liverpool Football Club. The deal will run through to the end of the 2015-16 season and kicks off at home to Arsenal on 8th February 2014. ... Continue reading
E-Car Scheme Plugs In With Three Renault Electric Cars
The UK's first entirely electric pay-per-use car club, E-Car Club, have launched a service at the University of Hertfordshire, using several Renault electric vehicles, in partnership with Source East and University of Hertfordshire. ... Continue reading
A big victory for the small car: 50 years ago the classic Mini won the Monte Carlo Rally for the first time. Paddy Hopkirk made the one-off British small car a motor sport legend in January 1964 - Timo Makinen and Rauno Aaltonen repeated the triumph in 1965 and 1967. ... Continue reading
Despite an auto sales turnaround over the past year, new-car dealers still face major industry and regulatory challenges, said David Westcott, the outgoing chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association. âLast year, we faced a new threat to dealer-assisted financing and our business model,â said W ... Continue reading
ADESA Auction at NADA Convention Raises $27,000 for Canine Companions Wounded Veterans Initiative
The NADA Foundation's Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Fund contributes a $10,000 grant For the second consecutive year, Joe Verde, president of the Joe Verde Group in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., was the top bidder on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle auctioned by ADESA at the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & ... Continue reading
Highest January SAAR Since 2007--2014 Full-Year Forecast is 16.5 Million Units
Cars.com, the leading online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, announced today that new-vehicle sales are expected to improve 0.3 percent year-over-year in January to a total of 1.045 million units and an estimated 15.74 million at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Key Highlights for January 20 ... Continue reading
Double-Digit Growth Strengthens Ford Focus' Lead as Best-Selling Vehicle
Ford Focus global registrations grew more than 16 percent year-over-year, widening its lead over its next competitor by more than 75,000, based on Ford's analysis of the just-released and latest Polk global vehicle data for January to September 2013 Propelled by Ford's growth in China, Focus registrations surpassed 303 ... Continue reading
Lincoln Collaborates with Aloe Blacc to Create Interactive Music Video Experience
The Lincoln Motor Company and pop-soul recording artist Aloe Blacc create an interactive music video that also introduces the automaker and its vehicles to new audiences Unique partnership builds upon Lincoln's recent initiatives in which film, music and inventive storytelling share a common thread with the brand's vis ... Continue reading
Snowy Sunday Brings NAIAS 2014 to Successful Finish
The 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) came to a close today after an astounding two week celebration of vehicle unveilings, new technology, and the public show itself, which celebrated its 25th anniversary as an international event. ( ... Continue reading
American Truck Dealers Announce Winners of 2014 Commercial Truck of the Year
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced today the winners of the 2014 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year, an award recognizing the top truck entries in the heavy- and medium-duty categories. Winners were announced during the ATD Convention & Expo in New Orleans. ... Continue reading
Navistar Sweeps 2014 ATD Truck of the Year Honors
Navistar swept the competition during this week's annual American Truck Dealers (ATD) Convention and Exposition in New Orleans with the International® ProStar® with Cummins ISX15 engine with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) named "2014 Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year" and the International® TerraStar® 4x ... Continue reading
VinSolutions Launches New Corporate Logo and Brand Identity
VinSolutions, the marketplace leader and developer of internet-based customer relations management (CRM) and internet lead management (ILM) for the automotive industry, announced today it has launched a new corporate logo and brand identity. ... Continue reading
Consumers are Paying More Attention to Advertising in the Digital Space, Reports FordDirect Survey
FordDirect announced the results of its Automotive Digital Advertising Survey, which shows the growth of digital advertising channels and its impact on consumer behavior when purchasing a vehicle. For example, after viewing an online ad, more than 60 percent of consumers purchased a vehicle after contacting a dealer. " ... Continue reading
Marching band fans from across the country poured into Atlanta's Georgia Dome on Saturday to celebrate the 12th annual Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase, and to witness firsthand the dynamic ensemble of music, choreography and showmanship displayed by eight of the nation's premier Historically Blac ... Continue reading
American Truck Dealers (ATD) Chairman: 'Let's Tackle Regulations'
Dick Witcher, outgoing chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), urged dealers to meet with their members of Congress as "the first step in combating regulatory burdens," and that the work of securing the future of dealerships begins with each of them. ... Continue reading
Ally and TIME Announce 2014 TIME Dealer of the Year
Ally Financial and TIME are pleased to announce that Jeff Teague of Teague Ford Lincoln in El Dorado, Ark. has been selected as the 2014 TIME Dealer of the Year. Teague was selected from an elite group of 56 U.S. dealers who were recognized at the 97th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & ... Continue reading
Manheim's 19th Annual Used Car Market Report Examines All Facets of an Industry in Transition
With labor market and credit conditions continuing to improve and expected to maintain an upward trajectory in the year ahead, the environment is ripe for sustained vitality in the new, used and wholesale marketplaces. These and other trends are explored in detail in Manheim's 19th annual Used Car Market Report, unveil ... Continue reading
MADD Colorado Kicks Off First Annual Colorado Springs Walk Like MADD Campaign
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Colorado kicked off its first annual Colorado Springs Walk Like MADD event during an afternoon of bowling to "STRIKE out drunk driving." MADD supporters, volunteers, and community partners bowled to raise awareness and funds to keep Colorado communities safe. The kickoff bowling eve ... Continue reading
Dominion Dealer Solutions’ Equity Mining Solution Chosen by Mazda North American Operations
Dominion Dealer Solutions, industry leader in equity data mining, automotive marketing, CRM, DMS, lead generation, reputation and inventory management, today announced that its equity tool, DealActivator, has been chosen by Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) as the single endorsed partner of equity mining solutions ... Continue reading
Axalta Racing and Jeff Gordon Unveil 2014 Paint Scheme
What: NASCAR Four-Time Champion Jeff Gordon will unveil Axalta Racingâs No. 24 Chevrolet SS paint scheme. See the 2014 design proudly displayed on the show car. At the event, Gordon will receive a donation from Axalta Coating Systems for Jeff Gordon Childrenâs Foundation. Where: NASCAR Hall of Fame, Great Hal ... Continue reading
Zero-Emissions Bus Testing in Canada Successful in Gatineau, Next Montreal
The first phase of a ten-month trial for a zero-emissions*, 40-foot, all-electric bus (which commenced the Summer of 2013) was completed in Gatineau, Quebec and Ottawa, Ontario in December (* note: bus drive is zero-emissions, however in frigid weather bus-heating was supplemented with a small diesel heater integrated ... Continue reading
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