Nissan Says Consumers Returning to Showrooms Nov 20, 2008 9:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg Nissan is offering 0% financing on its Altima, Sentra, Murano, Versa and Rogue models and low lease rates on the Altima and Rogue.
Dealers Say Media Missing Point Nov 18, 2008 11:12 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Derek Stark The fallout in local communities will be “horrendous” if auto makers don’t receive a bridge loan to help them survive, dealers say.
Show and Tell Sells Nov 18, 2008 10:41 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Many dealership finance and insurance managers lack creativity when selling extended warranties.
South Australian Official Says GM Holden Has Viable Future Nov 17, 2008 2:42 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman GM Holden and Ford Australia reportedly are considering extended end-of-the-year shutdowns, while car dealers are suggesting a A$10 ($6.56) levy on each new vehicle sold in Australia to pay for emergency measures to help them secure the financing they need.
BMW Uses CRM to Supercharge Service Sales Nov 17, 2008 10:14 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay German auto maker is using corporate and dealership data to better target customers and enhance service promotions.
Accessories Ensure Kia Won’t Bare Soul Nov 17, 2008 9:03 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Tom Murphy Kia launches a new aftermarket strategy allowing customers to accessorize their vehicles, particularly the new Soul small car arriving in spring that will offer 53 aftermarket parts.
Porsche to Begin Audi Imports in Ukraine Nov 14, 2008 3:06 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Peter Homola TOV Porsche Ukraina, which has been importing VW vehicles since April, takes over the Audi brand from locally owned Vipos.
Dealers to the Rescue Nov 14, 2008 2:39 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Cliff Banks History shows dealers have the political and financial clout to convince Washington to provide loans to the industry.
Auto Industry Bailout Tantamount to Bankruptcy Restructuring, Experts Say Nov 14, 2008 1:01 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Changes could include tweaking existing labor agreements, whittling down dealer bodies, axing brands, renegotiating supplier contracts and possibly new leadership at GM.
Sime Darby to Distribute Ssangyong Cars in Oz Nov 14, 2008 8:42 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman Malaysian-based Sime Darby acquired the Peugeot-brand distribution rights in Australia in 2001.
Downturn Has Silver Lining Nov 14, 2008 8:14 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Dealers facing tough times should leverage all aspects of their operations – from customer retention to every revenue opportunity.
Small Deeds Boost Dealership Customer Satisfaction Nov 13, 2008 9:44 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Toyota strives to raise satisfaction levels at its dealerships, which have tended to score below average.
Oz Government Proposes Aid for Financial Lenders Nov 12, 2008 9:26 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman Media reports say up to 40% of Australia’s 3,000 new-car dealers could be forced to close due to lack of credit.
AutoTrader On the Market, Now Off Nov 11, 2008 5:45 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Cliff Banks Cox explores sale of AutoTrader, but decides now is not a good time to sell.
Dealership Lures Back Those Who Got Away Nov 11, 2008 9:19 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Some of the reasons customers “walk” are disturbing, as a dealership discovers when it contacts consumers who left without buying.
Global Slowdown Hits Ireland as Sales Dive in October Nov 10, 2008 9:37 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman October’s jobless rate totalled 250,000 workers and could reach 320,000, or 6.7%, next year – the highest in 11 years.
Renault Predicts Tough End to 2008 for French Market Nov 10, 2008 8:28 AM, WardsAuto.com, By William Diem December is likely to be particularly bad, because a year ago, people bought big cars and SUVs in December, ahead of the bonus-malus tax scheme that taxed them heavily beginning in January.
Dealers Caught in Crossfire Nov 7, 2008 10:11 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Cliff Banks State and local budgets will feel the pain of declining tax revenues as hundreds of dealers close their doors.
Hyundai Sees Higher Than Expected V-8 Demand for Genesis Nov 5, 2008 11:22 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Tom Murphy Hyundai will launch a face-lifted Santa Fe CUV next fall in which a 4-cyl. engine replaces the current V-6 as standard and a next-generation Tucson CUV that will drop its V-6 engine entirely.
Nissan Says Consumers Returning to Showrooms 
GM Prices Fullsize Hybrid Pickups Below $40,000 
South Australian Official Says GM Holden Has Viable Future 
Auto Industry Bailout Tantamount to Bankruptcy Restructuring, Experts Say 
Small Deeds Boost Dealership Customer Satisfaction 
Global Slowdown Hits Ireland as Sales Dive in October 
Hyundai Sees Higher Than Expected V-8 Demand for Genesis 
