Retail

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York has settled a dispute between Chrysler Group and the state of North Carolina over dealers seeking reinstatement. The automaker revealed in a statement on Monday that the court brokered an agreement that indicates the state will not enforce its rejected dealer laws, measures that were […] [Read More]

SANTA ANA, Calif. — As the next round of hearings approach in Toyota recall litigation, prominent legal professionals nationwide are organizing for their upcoming chance to face the Japanese automaker before a federal judge next month. HB Litigation Conferences, a continuing legal education provider, revealed late last week details about a meeting of law professionals designed to thoroughly […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com analysts believe automakers are attempting to keep any economic recovery momentum going by continuing to offer generous incentive packages and discounts from MSRP on 2010 vehicles. According to the site's TrueTrends Report for April that aggregates this data, the average discount off of a new vehicle is projected to be at […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Saab Cars North America and OnStar reached an agreement late last week to continue to offer OnStar subscription service to brand customers under the automaker's new owner, Spyker Cars NV. Officials said the agreement begins with model year 2010 vehicles and applies to Saab vehicles sold in the United States. OnStar service is a […] [Read More]

NEW YORK — The New York Acura Association, a cluster of three franchise dealers, is partnering with an auto-focused advertising agency on a new technology strategy intended to connect print and online marketing efforts more effectively. The technology called QR, which is an abbreviation for quick response, is based on putting a small bar code within […] [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is ramping up its effort to gather consumer feedback about vehicle design and more with a new online initiative the automaker rolled out this week. The OEM has created what it calls the "Your Ideas" section of The Ford Story, the brand's interactive consumer Web site at http://www.thefordstory.com/. Executives want visitors to […] [Read More]

HOUSTON — Group 1 Automotive added another franchise dealership to its stable earlier this week. Executives announced the acquisition of Harrelson Toyota/Scion in Rock Hill, S.C., which is in the greater Charlotte, N.C., market area. Group 1 indicated that this dealership now will operate as Toyota/Scion of Rock Hill. Executives expected the store to generate approximately […] [Read More]

TORRANCE, Calif. — After news surfaced that Consumer Reports had slapped the automaker's 2010 GX 460 model with a "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" warning for allegedly having potential roll-over issues, Lexus has temporarily halted sales of the SUV in the U.S. and Canada and is offering loaner cars to concerned owners of the model until the […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Automobile Dealers Association repeated its warning on Monday about the possibility of dealer-assisted financing coming to an end if proposed legislation passes completely through Congress. NADA officials indicated that broad reform to the nation's financial system soon will be considered by the Senate. They stressed that President Barack Obama already has […] [Read More]

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Toyota will be staying close to home for its impending legal processes, which saw a major development late last week. The plethora of acceleration-related lawsuits against the automaker will be rolled into one piece of litigation to be heard by a California federal judge in a city not too far from where Toyota […] [Read More]