Chrysler and GM Back on Track

Jun 01, 2010 21 Comments by Contributor

The net income is no longer in red for automotive giants Chrysler and GM who once filed for bankruptcy in 2008. As of April 2010 the total U.S. sales have increased to 12.1% and 2% for GM and Chrysler respectively. Chrysler’s first quarterly report, for the year 2010 shows that the cash flows for the company have turned positive.

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Car dealers terminated by GM spark courtship frenzy

Mar 22, 2010 8 Comments by Contributor

When Saturn was yanked out of the General Motors Co. orbit last year, Bob Clute had to move quickly to line up another auto maker for his dealership in Belleville, Ont.

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71 year old “Turnaround Expert ” Jerome York has died

Mar 18, 2010 Comments Off

Thursday March 18, 2010 – 71 year old “Turnaround Expert” Jerome York has died after suffering a burst brain aneurysm. The death was announced by Apple Inc, whose board he had served on since 1997. Apple CEO Steve Job’s expressed sadness at the passing.

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Japanese Assoc. to promote electric cars

Mar 15, 2010 Comments Off

Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Fuji Heavy Industries and Tokyo Electric have set up a group to promote electric vehicles by standardizing recharging machines and marketing the technology world-wide

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What is advertising? Go for a coffee.

Mar 14, 2010 Comments Off

From time to time I am asked what is advertising. I often try to use an analogy to help illustrate a helpful and practical answer. The best way to visualize it is to step back from your own business and look closely at others. Think about how you feel when you first set foot in a store, any store, in any category. Often you can see it right away.

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OPENLANE and Carfax Partner to Offer Vehicle History

Mar 14, 2010 Comments Off

OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, has partnered with Carfax so that dealers can quickly and easily check a vehicle’s history before they purchase cars on OPENLANE’s open auction site.

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Reynolds and Reynolds and BMW Group Canada

Mar 14, 2010 Comments Off

Reynolds and Reynolds announced today the company has extended its relationship with BMW Group Canada as the exclusive provider of dealership management systems (DMS) and related products and services to all BMW and MINI automotive retailers across Canada. Reynolds first entered into an exclusive agreement with BMW Canada in 2001. Currently, BMW Canada serves 40 BMW retailers and 26 MINI retailers across the country.

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How the Current Economy Has Changed Consumer Behaviors

Mar 13, 2010 Comments Off

Since the economy began its downward spiral into recession in early 2008, we have seen changes in consumer behaviors and habits. Studies have shown that mindsets have shifted and that the current consumer is a very different person than the consumer of several years ago.

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Are the Hybrids & Electric Vehicles Set For Mass Markets?

Mar 12, 2010 29 Comments

The Geneva Motor Show has indicated that there is a strong interest for the greener cars across the Globe. Almost all the companies are gearing towards a green future. While Toyota is ahead in the race with the Prius being already successfully marketed, Chevrolet is catching up with Volt and Nissan is all set to launch Leaf.

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The Canadian Gold Medal Hockey Song

Mar 12, 2010 Comments Off

Ending an afternoon of hockey that will go down as one of the greatest in the game, Crosby scored at 7:40 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 win and the gold medal, a shot from the left wing circle beating American goaltender Ryan Miller between the pads.

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