BMW Thailand to No Longer Service Gray-Market Vehicles Feb 8, 2010 9:07 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman The auto maker’s decision is part of a new global warranty and services policy, in which BMW warranties only will be valid in the vehicle’s country of origin.
Dealership Reductions Set Record Feb 4, 2010 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Not all markets experienced declines. Some even saw a net increase in dealerships, however slight.
Toyota ‘Truly Sorry;’ Production to Restart Next Week Feb 1, 2010 2:29 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg Toyota says the pedal fixes being rolled out at dealers this week should stop instances of unintended acceleration.
New York Touts Auto Heritage Feb 1, 2010 8:30 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay An upcoming museum exhibit highlights the role the city has played in the ongoing relationship between America and the automobile.
Fisker Duals With Luxury Dealers Jan 29, 2010 12:39 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay The most Fisker dealerships, eight, will be in California, followed by five in Texas and three in Florida.
AutoNation Still Selling, But Not Delivering, Implicated Toyotas Jan 28, 2010 4:07 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Mega-dealer CEO Mike Jackson says his customers never made him aware of either sticky pedals or bad floor mats. “We learned in real time.”
‘Cash for Clunkers’ Office Still Active in Pursuing Fraud Jan 28, 2010 11:04 AM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Some observers say the resulting uptick in vehicle sales spurred recent production increases and provided a kick-start to the economy, but others claim it cost more to administer than it was worth.
Muller Key to Saab’s Survival Jan 26, 2010 4:55 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Eric Mayne The deal calls for Russian magnate Vladimir Antonov to retire from Spyker’s supervisory board.
Saab Wind-Down Suspended in Wake of Spyker Sale Agreement Jan 26, 2010 1:56 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Ward’s Staff The Swedish government is reviewing the transaction and a related request to guarantee a loan to Saab from the European Investment Bank.
Now For Dealer Arbitration Hearings Jan 26, 2010 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Isn’t it wise to establish some sort of review process? Was an act of Congress needed to do what seems so obvious?
Mercedes Dealerships Get Updated Appearance Jan 26, 2010 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay “The Auto Haus dealerships are similar to our big factory stores in Germany,” says Mercedes spokesman Rob Moran.
Mitsubishi Looking to Return to 100,000 Annual Sales in U.S. Jan 25, 2010 9:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg The auto maker is focusing on building retail sales, which executives know is not easy for a low-profile brand that has found itself at death’s door more than once in recent years.
’11 Buick Regal Pricing Value-Oriented Jan 21, 2010 11:55 AM, Ward's AutoWorld, By James M. Amend The Regal arrives at U.S. dealers in second-quarter 2010 from GM’s Russelsheim, Germany, assembly plant.
What Dealers Should Do When IRS Visits Jan 21, 2010 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay “Don’t panic, don’t argue, don’t agree,” says compliance consultant Ronnie McKee.
PSA Takes Over Brand Distribution in Ukraine Jan 19, 2010 3:46 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Peter Homola The French auto maker plans to start its own company, Peugeot Citroen Ukraina, in the capital city of Kiev this month and begin import activities in April.
Nissan Sees Momentum Returning to U.S. Light-Truck Market Jan 15, 2010 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By David E. Zoia Strong December showings for the Frontier pickup and Pathfinder SUV surprised Nissan, but it now expects demand to continue to creep upward in 2010.
Chat Becomes ‘Critical’ to Dealerships Jan 14, 2010 1:05 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Online chat skills include being available, responding quickly in your own words, building excitement and answering questions.
Death of Dealerships Greatly Exaggerated Jan 14, 2010 12:37 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay For all its benefits, the Internet is far from putting dealerships on the endangered-species list.
Consumers Take Longer to Car Shop Jan 14, 2010 11:33 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Because of the longer buying cycle, customers are better armed with information when they arrive at dealerships.
Future Bright for Surviving Dealers Jan 13, 2010 11:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay With leaner operations and less competition, surviving dealers are positioned to enjoy more stability and higher profits, even though they may sell fewer cars than before.
BMW Thailand to No Longer Service Gray-Market Vehicles 
AutoNation Still Selling, But Not Delivering, Implicated Toyotas 
‘Cash for Clunkers’ Office Still Active in Pursuing Fraud 
Mitsubishi Looking to Return to 100,000 Annual Sales in U.S. 
Nissan Sees Momentum Returning to U.S. Light-Truck Market 
