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Consumers Vote for Their Favorite Vehicles in Edmunds.com’s Car Madness 2012

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The brackets are set, the prognostications have begun, and for the next three weeks America will watch in breathless excitement as the matchups play out before their very eyes. Of course, we’re referring to Edmunds.com’s
Mar 12, 2012
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Progressive LAcarGUY Breaks Ground for Expanded, LEED-Certified Pacific Audi Dealership

Los Angeles, CA– LAcarGUY founder and owner Mike Sullivan, and Audi of America, this past week celebrated the official groundbreaking of the newly introduced Audi terminal in Torrance, CA. The state-of-the-art South Bay dealership will expand c
Mar 12, 2012
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Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain Camry, Venza, and Tacoma Vehicles

TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), late last week announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving certain 2009 Camry and 2009 to certain 2011 Venza vehicles to replace the stop lamp switch.  Approximately 70,500
Mar 12, 2012
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Automotive Industry Veteran Ron Fortt Launches Automotive Retail Solutions, Resolves Major Pain Points for Auto Dealers

Henderson, NV — While the retail automotive industry is enjoying an increase in sales, fewer vehicles were sold in 2007-2010 and, according  to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Customer Service Index, projected service volumes are expected
Mar 12, 2012

Chrysler Recalls 2004 – 2005 Jeep Liberty Rear Lower Control Arms

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC will conduct a voluntary safety recall of some 2004 – 2005 Jeep® Liberty models that may experience excessive corrosion on the rear lower control arms. This could lead to a weakening of the comp
Mar 12, 2012

President of FellowesResearch Explains Parts e-Commerce – The Dealer Guide

Ted Fellowes, president of FellowesResearch, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on parts e-commerce. The once simple, limited market for dealer parts e-commerce is now a “Wild West” of dissimilar solution types and an e
Mar 12, 2012

American Military Society: Pass “Right to Repair Act” to Support Military Families at Home

WASHINGTON — The American Military Society (AMS) urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) on behalf of its membership which includes active, reserve, National Guard, retired and veterans of the unifo
Mar 12, 2012
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LoJack Releases Third Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report

CANTON, Mass. — LoJack Corporation released its third annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report*, highlighting results from its 2011 recoveries that provide valuable information on the ongoing issue of auto theft.  In 2011, the LoJack Stolen Vehic
Mar 10, 2012
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The Post Recession Consumer Eludes the Retail Finance Environment Professional Services Division Equips Dealers and Lenders to Capture Greater Market Share

DALLAS, TX  – With more than 35 years of experience in finance and insurance in the automotive retail sector, EFG Companies today announced the establishment of its Professional Services division, led by Senior Vice President, Chuck McGraw, to add
Mar 9, 2012