August 18, 2010
Kevin Williams, GM Canada President With Buick Regal.
TODAY'S NEW GENERAL MOTORS: CUSTOMER FOCUS IS THE WATCHWORD
2008-09 were turbulent times, having paid off (with interest) government loans well ahead of schedule, today and tomorrow are much brighter for General Motors. Strengthened by a range of new and more fuel-efficient products, GM intends to keep the momentum going into 2010 and 2011. CAF spoke with GM Canada President and Managing Director, Kevin Williams. Here’s his perspective on today’s new GM.
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Kevin Williams, GM Canada President With Buick Regal.
2008-09 were turbulent times, having paid off (with interest) government loans well ahead of schedule, today and tomorrow are much brighter for General Motors. Strengthened by a range of new and more fuel-efficient products, GM intends to keep the momentum going into 2010 and 2011. CAF spoke with GM Canada President and Managing Director, Kevin Williams. Here’s his perspective on today’s new GM.
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September 3, 2010
Andrew Snetsinger.
ALLIANCE INSPECTION’S NEW DIRECTOR FOR CANADA
AiM, (Alliance Inspection Management), a new and used automotive vehicle inspection company, named Andrew Snetsinger, Director of Operations and Sales for Canada.
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September 3, 2010
NEW REPORTS AVAILABLE
New reports from Dennis DesRosiers and Scotia Economics (Global Auto Report and Auto News Flash) are now available on the reports page.
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August 31, 2010
Lucas Schofield.
Alan Donaldson.
JIM PATTISON LEASE TEAM ADDITIONS
Jim Pattison Lease has named Alan Donaldson, Regional Sales Director, Pacific Region. In addition, Lucas Schofield was named Senior Account Executive and is responsible for developing fleet sales in B.C.
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August 31, 2010
2011 Buick Regal.
BUICK REGAL TOP SAFETY PICK
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named Buick Regal Top Safety Pick with a rating of ‘good’ in front, side, rear and rollover, crash protection tests.
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August 27, 2010
2011 Ford Fiesta.
FORD FIESTA EARNS TOP SAFETY PICK
Ford 2011 Fiesta was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), becoming the first mini-car to be so recognized since the introduction of new roof strength testing.
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August 27, 2010
STUDY SHOWS ANNUAL VEHICLE REPAIR SPENDING DOWN
Canadians spent $1.4 billion less on vehicle maintenance and repair services in 2010, down to $9.8 billion, from $11.2 billion, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Canadian Customer Commitment Index Study.
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August 27, 2010
GM FILES FOR INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
General Motors announced a filing of registration statement with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of common stock.
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August 27, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS ADDS TO IT’S FLEET TEAM
General Motors of Canada named Rob Mandair as Fleet Account Manager in western Canada. Doug Kenzie was named National Commercial Accounts Manager.
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August 24, 2010
NAFA NAMES NEW CANADIAN VICE-PRESIDENT
The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) announced that Mario Gionet is the new Vice-President for Canada and the Northern Region Trustee.
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August 20, 2010
2010 Buick Enclave.
SEAT BELT RECALL FOR GM CROSSOVER VEHICLES
General Motors is recalling nearly a quarter million crossover vehicles worldwide (including Canada). All 2009-10 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook vehicles are recalled.
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Andrew Snetsinger.
AiM, (Alliance Inspection Management), a new and used automotive vehicle inspection company, named Andrew Snetsinger, Director of Operations and Sales for Canada.
>> read more
September 3, 2010
NEW REPORTS AVAILABLE
New reports from Dennis DesRosiers and Scotia Economics (Global Auto Report and Auto News Flash) are now available on the reports page.
>> read more
August 31, 2010
Lucas Schofield.
Alan Donaldson.
Jim Pattison Lease has named Alan Donaldson, Regional Sales Director, Pacific Region. In addition, Lucas Schofield was named Senior Account Executive and is responsible for developing fleet sales in B.C.
>> read more
August 31, 2010
2011 Buick Regal.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named Buick Regal Top Safety Pick with a rating of ‘good’ in front, side, rear and rollover, crash protection tests.
>> read more
August 27, 2010
2011 Ford Fiesta.
Ford 2011 Fiesta was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), becoming the first mini-car to be so recognized since the introduction of new roof strength testing.
>> read more
August 27, 2010STUDY SHOWS ANNUAL VEHICLE REPAIR SPENDING DOWN
Canadians spent $1.4 billion less on vehicle maintenance and repair services in 2010, down to $9.8 billion, from $11.2 billion, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Canadian Customer Commitment Index Study.
>> read more
August 27, 2010
GM FILES FOR INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
General Motors announced a filing of registration statement with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of common stock.
>> read more
August 27, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS ADDS TO IT’S FLEET TEAM
General Motors of Canada named Rob Mandair as Fleet Account Manager in western Canada. Doug Kenzie was named National Commercial Accounts Manager.
>> read more
August 24, 2010
NAFA NAMES NEW CANADIAN VICE-PRESIDENT
The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) announced that Mario Gionet is the new Vice-President for Canada and the Northern Region Trustee.
>> read more
August 20, 2010
2010 Buick Enclave.
General Motors is recalling nearly a quarter million crossover vehicles worldwide (including Canada). All 2009-10 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook vehicles are recalled.
>> read more
