Russ Darrow, now 72, started in the auto business as a salesperson in 1962, and in 1965 he started as a Chrysler dealer – and he’s still going strong, loving the business. Click here to read more of Russ’ interview and the rest of the July

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Hyundai Motor America, the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S., today announced an all-time June sales record of 63,813 units, up eight percent over last year’s all-time June record. Retail-only sales were up nine perce

LOS ANGELES, California – Westlake Financial Services, a full spectrum auto finance company, announces the first major overhaul of its finance programs since the company was founded over twenty years ago. Effective July 1, Westlake’s programs wil

As I write this article the world of social advertising is in upheaval. General Motors, after considerable testing, pulled its banner ads from Facebook…just days before the young Mr. Zuckerberg became one of the world’s wealthiest individuals fro

Prius, Camry and Corolla Continue to Set the Pace June 2012 Sales Chart TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2012 sales results of 177,795 units, an increase of 54.3 percent compared to the same period last

HERNDON, Va. — Audi today announced it sold more vehiclesin June 2012 than in any month since entering the U.S. market 42 years ago. The new all-time monthly U.S. sales record of 12,664 vehicles sold in June beat the prior record of 12,655 vehi

Herndon, VA –  Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 38,170 units sold in June, a 34.2 percent increase over prior year sales, 35.4 percent increase year-to-date and the best June and best first half since 1973. Brand ends first h

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported June U.S. sales of 92,237 units versus 71,940 units a year earlier, up 28.2 percent.  Nissan Division sales increased 24.6 percent for the month at 81,801 units. Sales of Infin

Honda division sales up 45 percent, Acura sales up 76 percent TORRANCE, Calif. — American Honda today reported June 2012 U.S. sales of 124,808 units, an increase of 48.8 percent compared with June 2011 (an increase of 43.3 percent based on the