NADA Gets Back to Normal Feb 16, 2010 11:11 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Dealers have much to look forward to in 2010 as the auto industry rebounds after nearly tanking in 2009, says Ed Tonkin, who takes office as the new chairman of the national dealer group at its annual convention here.
Import Dealers to Tout U.S. Contributions Feb 16, 2010 11:06 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay New AIADA chairman vows to carry on the group’s core mission of fighting potential trade barriers that could hurt the import-car business in America.
Hyundai Aims for Major Car-Safety Improvements Feb 16, 2010 10:46 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay “It’s a bold position, and we’re going to be working on it, so stay tuned,” says Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik.
Toyota Dealers Unite Against Storm of Quality Scrutiny Feb 15, 2010 2:17 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Dealers say they expect a more polished meeting between Toyota’s executives and Congress than the disaster the Detroit Three experienced a little over a year ago.
Dealers Donate Trucks to Haiti Feb 15, 2010 12:13 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay “Despite their own problems, dealers are willing to help others,” says 2009 NADA Chairman John McEleney.
Reuss: Industry Must Act Swiftly At Any Hint of Double-Dip Recession Feb 14, 2010 3:33 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Government action to ensure dealers and consumers have access to credit would be critical should the economy show new signs of slowing, a top GM executive says.
Chrysler Dealers Place Faith in Sergio Feb 14, 2010 3:18 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay “Sergio Marchionne is one of the smartest, toughest auto executives I ever met,” dealer Chuck Eddy Jr. says.
Used-Car Operations Rescued Some Dealers Last Year Feb 14, 2010 1:46 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Total vehicle repossessions reached a record high of 1.9 million units in 2009, but likely will fall in 2010, according to a Manheim Consulting report.
Destination: DC, Detroit Feb 14, 2010 1:20 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay The outgoing NADA chairman says it’s unfair and ill-advised to slash dealers because of the auto makers’ woes.
Ford Urges Dealers to Go Green Feb 14, 2010 12:01 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope For a small fee, participating dealers are provided an energy assessment from a team of Ford experts.
Volkswagen U.S. Sales to Double; Dealer Count to Remain Flat Feb 13, 2010 5:28 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Higher throughput should mean better dealer profits, which VWA CEO Stefan Jacoby says averages a competitive 2% on every sale.
GM Prefers Settling With Targeted Dealers Out of Arbitration Feb 13, 2010 4:16 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend The auto maker will sit down with every one of the 1,160 dealers applying for arbitration, and it is looking at ways of increasing production on key models that “may not be traditional,” a top executive says.
What Makes Internet Customers Click Feb 13, 2010 3:00 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Seven percent of dealers posting inventory on the Internet fail to include critical pricing information, a Cars.com study reveals.
Ouch, What a Feeling Feb 13, 2010 1:41 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Some Toyota dealers wonder about damage to the brand’s quality reputation, once thought to be bullet proof.
Dealer Wounds Remain Unhealed Feb 12, 2010 4:00 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay The way GM and Chrysler carried out dealership cuts was “painful,” AutoNation President Mike Maroone says.
Lutz Says GM Fine Without Him; One Year Ago, Not So Much Feb 12, 2010 3:53 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Lutz points to influential car guys within GM, such as fellow Vice Chairman Tom Stephens and GM North America President Mark Reuss.
When Fuel Prices Drop, So Do HEV Sales Feb 12, 2010 2:52 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay “We need a gas-tax increase to fix the nation’s road infrastructure and to get people to buy smaller cars,” says Sid DeBoer, head of the Lithia dealership chain.
NADA Convention Shakes Off Blues Feb 12, 2010 9:59 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay This year’s confab reflects a spirit of optimism.
NADA Convention Draws International Crowd Feb 12, 2010 9:49 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay The top-10 foreign markets represented are Canada, Australia, Brazil, the U.K., Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the Russian Federation, South Africa and Mexico.
Hyundai Aims for Major Car-Safety Improvements 
Toyota Dealers Unite Against Storm of Quality Scrutiny 
Toyota Loyalists Likely Unfazed By Recall, Fence Sitters Another Matter 
Reuss: Industry Must Act Swiftly At Any Hint of Double-Dip Recession 
Used-Car Operations Rescued Some Dealers Last Year 
Volkswagen U.S. Sales to Double; Dealer Count to Remain Flat 
GM Prefers Settling With Targeted Dealers Out of Arbitration 
Lutz Says Pontiac G8 Not Entirely Dead, But Destination a Dilemma 
Lutz Says GM Fine Without Him; One Year Ago, Not So Much 
