Perhaps. I primarily do business in Canada but my company does work in the US as well. Are you a dealer or in the industry?

I look at it as a positive if I’m a current owner or prospective owner. If you read the Auto News article it states that Kia rejected the first two deals because the buyer already operates a Kia store poorly. I applaud them for holding their franchise network to a high standard. In only allowing the most capable…

Auto M&A expert here. Dealer tried to sell twice before to a buyer that the OEM wouldn’t approve because they already operate another Kia store poorly. In all OE franchise agreements the manufacturer reserves the right to approve any buyer before the deal closes. It is their right. In some cases, they will have a ROFR…

Well said! I worked the first 8 years of my career at GM and agree. They also have years of flow-through development and a “blank cheque” budget to get the trucks right. $$ makes everything easier.

I’m a Canadian and I think, “how can Americans be so dumb” but then I realize that the US, just like every country, has good and bad. It’s just that with 330,000,000 people, even if only 1% are complete knuckle dragging open-mouth breathing neanderthals, it accounts for a shocking number of idiots. It’s a volume…

No need for 2 SUV’s or, for shame, a minivan...What they need is a super-sedan. I would gladly sell them my 2018 Audi S6. It’s an engaging drive for the wife, it gets decent fuel economy when driven responsibly, tons of rear seat legroom and trunk space, AWD, 450hp TT V8 and a CPO warranty covering all major issues…

Stats indicate that up to 1/4 customers are “sub-prime” customers. Nissan would be foolish to turn away 25% of potential consumers. The business is also very profitable. Something Nissan needs to design and build better cars and provide better service.

These comments!...”I just want a basic, small truck...”, “Why are they so huge...”. They get gas mileage that’s reasonable, can carry a family and all their things comfortably, reliably and safely, have decent resale value AND can be used for truck things requiring towing, payload and activities that require off-road…

Also important to understand that many automakers “pulled” ahead incentive money Mar-June that was earmarked for later in the year. They did this fearing car sales would fall off a cliff thanks to COVID-19. Now, they face dwindled budgets. Also inflaming the situation is continent-wide inventory shortages thanks to…

I think this is the correct assumption. AP would have held the car at 105 while they rested their foot. Once AP disengaged the car accelerated commensurate with throttle pressure. Level 2 is a dangerous middle ground when humans are involved.  

Tom, in regards to the first question, inventory availability will also start to affect new car pricing. Manufacturers were shut down and weren’t distributing cars for 60 days. This could cause a shortage in vehicles very quickly. With less available inventory dealers will want to maximize profitability per unit if…

I agree with everything you’re saying but this problem is much more systemic than just retail operations. Auto manufacturers need the current model because wholesaling vehicles to dealerships provide them the short-term working capital needed to develop new products. It’s completely back-asswards but to switch to your…

You mention pickup trucks as a worse option compared to a minivan because of fuel efficiency. Given my name I’m obviously biased but EPA rating for pickups are getting so close to minivans the actual annual increase is negligible. For a family of 4 a crew cab pickup does everything better than a van. I will…

I’m in the same boat. Looking for reliable, comfortable daily that is different. I’ve settled on a 2008-2011 Lexus LS. Bulletproof reliable, AWD or RWD, awesome Mark Levinson sound system, 400+ hp with the hybrid and drives like your favourite recliner rolling down the highway. It also has all the modern features like…

Exactly! Reliability, functionality, unique looks and unbeatable resale! I’ve owned TRD-Off Road then TRD Pro and loved them both. My TRD Off-road fell off a flat-deck tow truck (tow operator error) and the only damage was to the front skid plate! 

Hey! Don’t lump us all together! Those mutants in Toronto are a different breed. Normally, my biggest issue here in Calgary is people being too polite while driving. “You go....no you go...no you go”

And all they had to do was install $40 wheel locks at PDI...

Because this reflects poorly on an industry that already has earned itself a bad reputation. I work in the industry for a competitor of VW and I’ve had friends mention that this should help us. WRONG! This is bad for everyone in the business! It only reaffirms what the general public assume about car companies.

Nobody told you about parking the car in reverse?! Secret C6 Corvette fact. If you park the car in anything but reverse the battery will die! Found that out the hard way on my own ‘08 Z06

Any vehicle with low-end torque. I learned on a Jeep TJ with the 4.0L. Great first vehicle to learn on! Later in life I got a C6 Z06 which I taught my girlfriend to drive stick in....both literally and figuratively