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Chrysler Group Retooling PHEV Program
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC is withdrawing from service its test fleet of advanced plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to conduct a battery-pack upgrade. “This action is being taken to build upon the lessons from the initial deployment and to...
Car Care Council Announces Fall Airing Dates For Car Care Clips
As part of its web video series, the non-profit Car Care Council will be releasing four new segments of its award-winning consumer video, “Auto Service and Repair: What to Expect,” to the council’s YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter feed every two weeks at...
Ford of Canada Announces Four-Year Contract with CAW That Improves Competitiveness and Creates Jobs
OAKVILLE, Ontario – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) have locked in a four-year collective bargaining agreement after employees endorsed the deal in votes held this weekend. Employees vote in favour of a four-year collective...
Chevrolet Volt Owners Get Plugged-In
Owners get charged up over National Plug in Day DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners from across United States gathered at nine Chevrolet dealerships Saturday to celebrate going electric. During the event, Chevrolet hosted an online live-broadcast where the Volt’s chief...
GM Recalls 426,000 Vehicles
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, General Motors is recalling 426,240 vehicles to fix a problem with the transmission shift cable. NHTSA's website said the recall includes certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year...
President of PRO TALK Discusses Why Business Development Centers, Customer Retention Programs, Technology and Software Don’t Work
While business development centers, customer retention programs, technology and software are necessary and important to a dealership and its development, Jeff Cowan, President of PRO TALK, will explain to you the key reasons why these products routinely fail and don’t...
GM Welding Breakthrough Enables More Use of Aluminum
Increased use of lightweight metal can help improve fuel economy, performance DETROIT – General Motors Research & Development has invented an industry-first aluminum welding technology expected to enable more use of the lightweight metal on future vehicles, which...
Luxury Automaker Stops Selling Some 2013 Models
According to a post on Autoblog.com, BMW has issued a stop sale on the 2013 BMW M5 and M6 models. The website said the stop sale is due to a problem with the engine oil pump. Click here to read more about this stop sale.
Manheim Experts Share Ways That Dealers Can Improve Sourcing Inventory and Marketing to Consumers
DETROIT, MI – Chris Hill, customer relations manager for Manheim, and Laura R. Hunnicutt, director of user experience with Manheim, are sharing their expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to improve sourcing inventory and marketing to consumers at the...
OnlineDrive, Owner of ShowroomMagnet, Launches RemarketingMagnet
New product combines the best of remarketing with the best of behavioral targeting and show marketing to help drive return site visitors to dealership showrooms Houston, TX – OnlineDrive, the first company to focus specifically on inbound marketing and the conversion...
Nine New Models in Next 12 Months for Buick and GMC
Product surge comes amid third year of consecutive retail sales gains for both brands DETROIT – Buick and GMC told dealers today that it will introduce nine new or significantly updated models in the next 12 months, starting with the new Buick Enclave luxury crossover...
New SkyLINK Service Provides Early Detection of Stolen Vehicles
SkyLINK Early Theft Detection instantly notifies vehicle owners via smartphone when their car has moved Inilex®, a leading provider of aftermarket telemetry solutions for vehicles, is helping motorists ensure the safety and security of their vehicles with a new...
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