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A New Competitor for the Volt?

Toyota recently unveiled its all-new Prius Plug-in this week and some are wondering what it will do to Volt sales. According to a story from USA Today, Toyota might impact Chevrolet’s sales, especially because it is coming into a segment where it i
Sep 20, 2011
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Toyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

RICHMOND, Calif. – Toyota, the world leader in hybrid passenger cars and SUVs, introduced the Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the annual Green Drive Expo here today, as the newest member of the Prius Family.Joining the popular third-generation Prius Liftba
Sep 20, 2011
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SAIC and GM Sign Agreement For Electric Vehicle Development

Shanghai – SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd. (SAIC) Chairman Hu Maoyuan and General Motors Co. (GM) Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson signed an agreement earlier this week in Shanghai for the co-development of a new electric vehicle architecture in China. The Pan
Sep 20, 2011
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Chrysler Group Named to Elite List for 3rd Consecutive Year

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group once again has been named to HispanicBusiness magazine’s Diversity Elite 60, a list of the nation’s top organizations that promote and model diversity in the workplace and in the community. This
Sep 20, 2011
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Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) Partners with ADP Dealer Services, Inc. to Provide Digital F&I Forms

West St. Paul, MN  – MADA Services, Inc., a division of the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association, has signed an agreement with ADP Dealer Services, Inc. to provide digital versions of MADA F&I forms and documents to ADP clients through ADP
Sep 19, 2011
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Inventory Management Pioneer and American Auto Exchange (AAX) Founder, Bruce Thompson to launch new company RedBumper, LLC.

DALLAS, TX – Former CEO and founder of American Auto Exchange, Bruce Thompson, will be launching a new inventory management system in October that will compete with AAX, V-Auto, eCarlist, FirstLook and others.  Thompson is credited for creating an
Sep 19, 2011
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FBI: Auto Theft Decreases 7.2%

DEARBORN, Mich. – Fewer Americans were victims of car thefts last year. The FBI’s annual Uniform Crime Report shows a 7.2 percentage decrease in auto thefts compared to 2010. Improved anti-theft devices and safety tips can help continue this dow
Sep 19, 2011
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DealerRater® Partners with CarZen to Integrate Car Dealer Reviews into #1 iPad App for Car Shopping

Waltham, Mass. – DealerRater®, the nation’s premier car dealer review website, announced today its partnership with CarZen, the creator of the #1 iPad App for car shopping.  Through this partnership, more than 450,000 DealerRater car dealer
Sep 19, 2011
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Liquid Motors Releases One Click Wholesale Auction Management Technology to Streamline the Online Wholesale Process

Dallas, Texas – Liquid Motors announces the release of their “One Click” wholesale auction management software for auto dealers, auto auctions, OEM’s and financial institutions. The Liquid Motors wholesale integration provides a quick and ea
Sep 19, 2011