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Saab Names Executive Director of Sales
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2010, 01:55 AM
Auto Remarketing
DETROIT — Saab Automobile announced its new executive director of sales earlier this week, and filling the position is Adrian Hallmark, who comes to the automaker from Volkswagen. His most recent post at VW was executive director of Asia, where he headed up operations in 50 markets, including China and Japan. In Hallmark's new role — which […] [Read More]
Ford Touches Upon Fleet Sales, Residual Gains
Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2010, 01:55 AM
Auto Remarketing
DEARBORN, Mich. — A recent fleet delivery of 2,500 vehicles to Kraft Foods prompted Ford officials to highlight the sales and residual strength of its fleet units. The automaker contends that its share of the national fleet market stood at 24.8 percent through December of 2009. Executives indicated that this figure marked a 1.9-point increase over the same period […] [Read More]
Dodge, Mopar Launch Incentive Program for Challenger
Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2010, 01:54 AM
Auto Remarketing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Executives from Dodge and Mopar recently rolled out an incentive program to customers who purchase a 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T, R/T Classic or SRT8. The program called "Mopar Bucks" gives customers $2,000 that they may use to buy select performance parts, service contracts and accessories. Options purchasers have include: —Dodge Challenger's new […] [Read More]
Hummer Dealer Holds Shotgun Send-Off for Brand
Monday, Mar. 15, 2010, 03:54 AM
Auto Remarketing
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri Hummer dealership that turned some heads in August with its "Guns and Hummers" offering is at it again, this time lining up in "shotgun" formation to make a final play on what could be the last of new models from the brand. Lynch Hummer, a dealer in the St. Louis suburbs, […] [Read More]
BMW Spotlights 2010 Center of Excellence Dealers
Friday, Mar. 12, 2010, 01:54 AM
Auto Remarketing Editor Joe Overby
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW of North America unveiled its 2010 Center of Excellence Award recipients on Thursday, honoring its top performing dealerships who were selected for the recognition based on strength in the areas of customer satisfaction, brand representation, operational excellence and profitability. Among the group of 24 recognized dealers, several have won the COE honors […] [Read More]
Chrysler Taps Industry Vet to Lead Fiat in North America
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 01:59 AM
Auto Remarketing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne on Wednesday unveiled his choice as the individual who will supervise the reintroduction of the Fiat brand in North America. Taking on the position with a background in both foreign and domestic automakers is Laura Soave. The new executive is charged with the upcoming rollout of […] [Read More]
Utah Chrysler Dealers Reinstated via Arbitration Can Sue for Damages
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 01:58 AM
Auto Remarketing
SALT LAKE CITY — Rejected Chrysler dealers in Utah are one step closer to reclaiming their franchise rights and perhaps recouping some losses after the Motor Vehicle Dealer Franchise Amendments bill was passed by the state's House of Representatives. The bill has now been sent to Gov. Gary Herbert for his signature, according to various news reports. Basically, the […] [Read More]
Jeep Turns to Twitter Contest to Build Wrangler Interest
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 01:57 AM
Auto Remarketing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — To drum up some more consumer interest for its Wrangler vehicles, Chrysler's Jeep brand is launching a Tweet-to-Win trivia contest next week. Here's how it is designed to work. Each day from March 15-19, there will be a different Jeep trivia question posted on Jeep's Twitter page at www.twitter.com/jeep. Whoever is first […] [Read More]
Chevy Kicks Off Program to Help Illinois Charities with Vehicles, Manpower
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 01:54 AM
Auto Remarketing
CHICAGO — A trio of Chevrolet dealerships already have participated in a philanthropic program the brand is spearheading in Illinois. The program is aimed at connecting Chevrolet vehicles and volunteer manpower with charitable organizations through what's being called 2010 Illinois Chevy: Your Mission. Our Drive. The automaker explained that it's asking state residents to submit […] [Read More]
Daimler Sells its Share of Tata Motors
Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010, 11:57 AM
Auto Remarketing
STUTTGART, Germany — Daimler announced Tuesday that it has sold its equity interest in Tata Motors, and through this sale of its shares, the company will receive a cash inflow of roughly 300 million Euro. Daimler's 5.34 percent of the ordinary shares of the Indian auto company were bought by various groups of investors via the capital market. […] [Read More]