Of the 1,160 dealers that lost their contracts with General Motors last year and that filed to papers to have their franchises reinstated, up to 661 might get the green light to start selling GM vehicles again.
2010 CorollaToyota’s announcement of zero-percent financing and special lease deals in early March have generated a near-40% jump in “purchase intent” by visitors to Edmunds.com.
“Purchase intent" measures actual buyer interest reflected by pricing research, vehicle configuration and other focused steps, and has a strong correlation to sales, Edmunds noted.
Bob LutzGeneral Motors’ vice chairman, Bob Lutz, will retire effective May 1, 2010, capping a 47-year career in the global auto industry that included senior leadership positions at four of the world's leading automakers.