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Auto Dealerships

Will We Be Paying for Test Drives?

From time to time, readers recount awful experiences they've encountered at auto dealerships, but the recent, miserly news out of California ranks among the most penny- wise, pound-foolish examples.

Ford Offers Dealers Remodeling Incentives

The automaker's customers in this case are Ford dealers who plan to take advantage of the offer to cover half of the cost of remodeling, up to $1.5 million.

Chevy SS is Bringing Power Back to Dealers

Motors revealed the production version of the all-new Chevy SS, the brand's first eight-cylinder rear-wheel drive performance sedan in 17 years.

Electric Acrobatics and Showmanship Light Up Detroit Auto Show

The pressure to draw the eyes and ears of the automotive press to the dozens of "major" announcements during the Detroit preview days leads companies to put on entertainment that seems to have little to do with their products.

Fiat boss Marchionne Wants to Repurpose Excess Capacity

Last month the company announced that it would spend 1.3 billion dollars to retool a plant in Melfi, Italy, to build an entry-level Jeep and a new Fiat 500.

Smartphones Fueling Smarter Cars, Safer Drivers

General Motors and Ford Motor Co. both unveiled new music, news and points-of-interest applications that will be available in upcoming GM vehicles equipped with MyLink and immediately in Ford cars with Sync AppLink.

Chevrolet's New Tagline: 'Find New Roads'

GM confirmed Tuesday that it would wind down "Chevy Runs Deep" in early February and bring on "Find New Roads."

Saab North America and GM Enter Warranty Services Agreement

he transition of warranty administration services from GM to SPNA commenced on December 17, 2012.

Treasure Coast Welcomes Audi and Infiniti Dealerships

The Treasure Coast's newest luxury auto dealerships, Audi Stuart and Infiniti Stuart, will officially break ground on Oct. 11 in a special ceremony hosted by Mario Murgado, president and CEO of Brickell Motors.

GM Honors Dealership Owner

A Frederick, Md., auto dealership owner was honored by General Motors on Wednesday for his 25 years of success.

Oregon Car Dealers See Sales Uptick, Reason for Optimism

Oregon auto dealers see signs of a promising market, encouraged by local sales and national trends.

Chrysler on Rise in Central Ohio

Central Ohio new-car buyers have rediscovered Chrysler, an automaker whose new designs and generous incentives have sent its local sales rising.

AutoNation's New Vehicle Sales Jump 38 Percent in June

Fort Lauderdale-based AutoNation, the country's largest vehicle retailer, reported a 38 percent jump in sales of new cars and trucks in June compared to a year ago.

Ky. Dealership Sues Nissan Over Auction

The owners of a Grayson, Ky., auto dealership have filed a $12 million federal lawsuit against Nissan North America.

Auto Dealers Having 'Fabulous Year'

New car and light truck registrations in Hawaii soared 21.5 percent in the first quarter of the year and are up 17.8 percent for the first five months of 2012 compared with the same period last year, according to the just-released Hawaii Auto Outlook report.