Dealer OPS & Leadership
Ford Small Car Sales Reach Highest October in 11 Years; F-Series Sees Best October Sales Since 2004
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford total U.S. sales grew across the portfolio in October, with cars up 2 percent, utilities up 2 percent, F-Series pickups up 8 percent and Econoline and Transit Connect sales up 19 and 22 percent, respectively. Ford October small car sales total...
Chrysler Group LLC Reports October 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 10%; Best October Sales in 5 Years
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 126,185 units, a 10 percent increase compared with sales in October 2011 (114,512 units), and the group’s best October sales since 2007. Best October sales since 2007 31st-consecutive month of...
Ford Says Mulally to Remain as President and CEO through at Least 2014
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Leaders named for Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and Lincoln brand DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is further strengthening and developing its leadership team while continuing to deliver the One Ford plan for profitable growth....
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. Announces Final Tender Results
BOSTON -- Santander Holdings USA, Inc. ("SHUSA"), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A., today announced that the previously announced cash tender offer for its outstanding Sovereign Capital Trust VI 7.908% Capital Securities (the "Capital...
Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase In October Sales
TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October 2012 sales results of 155,242 units, an increase of 15.8 percent compared to the same period last year on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and a raw volume basis. The Toyota Division...
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Nearly One-Third of In-Market Automotive Shoppers Use a Mobile Phone to Shop for a Vehicle
Acura and Kia Rank Highest in a Tie in Automotive Mobile Site Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Smartphones are quickly becoming a major source of information among in-market automotive shoppers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Automotive Mobile...
Jim Seavitt, Dealer Owner, Village Ford, Dearborn, MI
Not many dealerships can say their original showroom’s façade was designed by Henry Ford, or that the chandelier hanging there now was a gift from him. Then again, not many dealerships are candidates for the national registry of historic buildings. But, Village Ford...
Interview with Greg W. Coleman, Director of Business Development/e-Commerce Director, Oxmoor Auto Group
Greg Coleman, director of business development/e-commerce director for Oxmoor Auto Group, is way ahead of the curve. Oxmoor Auto Group had 4,088 Internet new and used car sale units in 2011 and was among the top 15 dealership groups nationwide in Internet sales. And...
Greg W. Coleman, Director of Business Development/e-Commerce Director, Oxmoor Auto Group
Greg Coleman, director of business development/e-commerce director for Oxmoor Auto Group, is way ahead of the curve. Oxmoor Auto Group had 4,088 Internet new and used car sale units in 2011 and was among the top 15 dealership groups nationwide in Internet sales. And...
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