(February 16, 2012) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Strong initial quality of 2009 model-year vehicles — which were produced during one of the toughest years for the automotive industry — has translated into historically high levels of vehicle dependability in 2012, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study released Wednesday.

(February 7, 2012) LAS VEGAS — Sales of small cars, SUVs and other light trucks will lead the way toward what Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts is a rebuilding year for the auto industry resulting in 13.945 million new cars and light trucks purchased and leased in 2012.

Fulfillment of that forecast in 2012 will mark the third consecutive year of rising new vehicle sales. In 2009 the auto industry, like the rest of the U.S. economy, hit a roadblock and only 10.4 million new cars and trucks were sold, down from 13.2 million units in 2008. In 2010 the sales grew to 11.55 million and in 2011 another boost brought the figure to 12.7 million.

(February 5, 2012) LAS VEGAS — While new-car dealers see value in having clean and modern facilities, many have questions and, in a significant number of cases, are not convinced that the factory upgrades they are being asked to do will result in an increased return on investment, according to a new study by Glenn Mercer issued Saturday at a press briefing during the 2012 NADA Convention and Expo in Las Vegas.<

(February 3, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — More than half of all Lincoln dealers in the top 130 U.S. markets have committed to upgrade their facilities, creating a new sales and service experience for future Lincoln owners.

"We have shared our plans about future Lincoln products, the brand going forward and the consumer experience we have envisioned, and already a majority of our dealers have said they are with us," said Ken Czubay, vice president of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service.