Chevy Volts On the Way to Dealerships
First customers should get their extended-range electric cars within days, the automaker says. These are the first of an expected 160 vehicles to be shipped this week.
NPD Study Finds Dealership Closings Have Had Little Impact on Sales at Aftermarket Retailers
Fifty-one percent of consumers say they will continue using dealerships for repairs even if dealership is farther away.
Insignia and DST Announce Partnership for Dealership Parts and Accessories E-Commerce Offering
Through the JV, the two companies will share their technologies to provide dealership fixed operations departments an “all-in-one” e-business offering.
House Votes to Reinstate GM, Chrysler Dealerships
The measure was included in a $24.2 billion House Financial Services and general government appropriations bill for the upcoming year and was passed by a vote of 219-208.
White House Supports Automakers’ Dealership Cuts
Congress is currently reviewing two stand-alone bills (H.R. 2743 and S. 1304), that would override a bankruptcy court ruling by restoring state motor vehicle franchise laws that pre-dated the bankruptcy filings.
GM, Chrysler Dealers Head to Capitol Hill to Address Dealership Closings
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) suggested that the car companies act quickly to come to an agreement with the dealers if they want to prevent the legislation from moving forward.
Relief for Closing Dealerships Seen as Long Shot
Legislation that has been proposed to help the dealers includes the Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009 (H.R. 2743), which would prevent automakers from terminating their agreements with dealers.
Midas Reaches Out to Displaced Service Customers, Dealers and Employees of Closing Auto Dealerships
Midas is also developing various consumer programs, such as direct mail offers to customers of closing dealerships, focusing on Midas’ more than 50 years’ experience in providing the maintenance and repair services their vehicles require to continue operating safely and reliably.
The Pulse: When Do Tire Dealerships Perform the Most Service?
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using Babcox Research, we look at which seasons tire dealerships perform the most repairs.
Senate Commerce Committee Reviews Dealership Closures
Automakers make the case for closings.