South Africa’s Imperial Holdings has acquired Pentagon Motor Holdings, which operates 21 retail dealerships in the UK, for $36.97 in its effort to expand beyond its home market, according to Reuters.
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Auto manufacturers, dealers, and fleet operators weigh in on ways to hone the recall repair process.
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Diana Reed, retired fleet sales manager, passed away on Feb. 8, 2017. She was 73. During her fleet sales career, Reed worked for Tom Naquin Chevrolet in Elkhart, Ind.; Jordan Automotive Group in Mishawaka, Ind.; and Kenny Kent Auto in Evansville, Ind.
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Ford is launching the Commercial Vehicle Center dealer program that will replace the Business Preferred Network (BPN) and offer improved service, better parts availability and a new loyalty program, Ford announced.
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Chevrolet has introduced its 2017 Bolt EV in California and Oregon, and will begin shipping it to dealers in other states starting in February. It will arrive in 50 states by September, according to General Motors.
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Fiat Chrysler has begun a major expansion of its dealerships, and may add as many as 400 new stores in the U.S., dealers familiar with the plan told Automotive News.
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Mazda has removed Robert Davis as head of U.S. sales and reassigned the long-time executive to a newly created role overseeing compliance and legislation, the company has announced.
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Hyundai's Genesis luxury division hopes to establish stand-alone dealerships for a lineup that will include six models by 2021, the automaker told Automotive Fleet ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Hyundai will offer a subscription-based approach to vehicle ownership with its 2017 Ioniq Electric sedan that will allow customers to acquire the vehicle for a fixed monthly fee that covers all costs of ownership, Hyundai announced ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Read More →LeasePlan USA is making enhancements to the driver experience with LeasePlan Direct, an online tool that connects the fleet management company with dealerships across the country to allow for more accurate and timely information during courtesy delivery.
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