2012 Welcomes the ALL NEW OMSBLOG!!!!!

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Welcome to the all new Ontario Motor Sales BLOG! (OMSBLOG) Guaranteed to keep you posted on all the the exciting news, views and opinions throughout the dealership, the industry and beyond!!

2012 is a big year for OMSBLOG! We recently learned that Ontario Motor Sales is the Largest Volume GM Dealership in Ontario and 3rd largest in Canada!!! Pretty exciting news considering we shattered all previous volume records in our 88 year history!!!

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Remaining 2011 Cadillac’s offer Iconic Performance at Bargain Prices

 

It’s that time of year when showrooms are full of 2012 vehicles and dealers are offering tremendous savings to clear out any remaining 2011′s. This usually presents an opportunity to get a great deal, but you don’t usually get a chance to purchase a Cadillac Icon with this level of savings.

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Cadillac moves up the JD Power Dependability Survey

More great news from JD power for Cadillac announced today and Ontario Motor Sales is glad to share it with our customers!

In fact, Cadillac was the only domestic brand to place in the Top 5 in the dependability study; it was the No. 3-rated brand, jumping from No. 9. Porsche was No. 2, with Toyota and Scion at No. 4 and No. 5.

David Caldwell, spokesman for Cadillac, said the study is a reflection of the brand’s efforts to compete with global luxury automakers.

“This study is interesting because it’s not opinions or related to people making projections, it reflects on the long-term experience,” Caldwell said.

The study looks at problems experienced by original owners of 3-year-old vehicles during the past 12 months as a means of determining reliability, considered a major factor for car buyers when considering a vehicle.

 

 

2012 Chevy Silverado, Chrome Accessory Event with lease rates from 1.8%??? WOW!!

Here at Ontario Motor Sales in Durham Region we are pretty excited to share the news of an incredible program on Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra!!! Here are some of the highlights of the new program!

  • $1000 No Charge Chrome Accessory Package
  • Includes Chrome Door Handles, Chrome Mirror Caps and Chrome Side Steps!
  • Cheyenne Edition includes Bluetooth, Trailoring Equipment and Locking Differential
  • Lease rates from 1.8% (24 month lease)
  • Finance from .99% (up to 48 months)
And the best part is that Ontario Motor Sales has over 100 to choose from! So if you are from Oshawa, Whitby, Port Perry Bowmanville or anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area give us a call on our Silverado Hotline 1-866-929-9955, visit our special Silverado page HERE or better yet come down and take one for a drive at 140 Bond Street West in downtown Oshawa!!

Considering a Fuel Efficient 7 Passenger Utility Vehicle?

2012 Chevrolet Orlando available at Ontario Motor Sales

 

The 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is the Perfect Fit…

 

The Chevrolet Orlando is GM’s entry into the ever-growing Cross-over Utility segment.  Offering the functionality of a mini-van and the “non-mini-van” looks and appeal of a compact SUV, the Orlando will surely put a dent in the segment which has been mostly dominated by the Mazda 5 to date.

 

The Orlando seems to target all of the important buzz-words in an impressive fashion. Price, Size, Economy and Safety are all key elements in the Orlando and a reason that this vehicle will stand up well against all vehicles in this growing class.

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Fully Electric Chevrolet Spark at Ontario Motor Sales

More great news for our Chevorlet Showroom!!

Looks like General Motors has decided to make the all new spark fully electric adding ANOTHER long range electric vehicle to our showroom here at Ontario Motor Sales.

“Chevrolet will produce an all-electric version of the Spark minicar for selected U.S. and global markets, including California,” Jim Federico, Chevy’s global vehicle chief engineer for electric vehicles said today!

News of the electric Spark continues GM’s push to seize the mantle of “greenest automaker in the world” from Toyota Motor Corp, which makes the popular Prius hybrid car.

Motivating GM’s move to all-electric are looming changes to federal US guidelines, which will require carmakers to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. These changes, put forth by President Obama, will take effect in 2025.
GM began selling the Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid, in December 2010. The Volt can travel up to 50 miles using the only the battery, and get up the equivalent of 93 MPG when in all-electric mode. In gasoline-only mode, its mileage rating drops to 37 MPG, giving the Volt an overall fuel-efficiency rating of 60 MPG.

Automotive Sales Position Available at Ontario Motor Sales

Automotive Sales Professional

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific Duties include but are not limited to:

  • The automotive professional is directly responsible for selling new and used vehicles at dealership gross profit, volume and customer satisfaction standards. Sales and Gross Profit levels above the industry standard must be maintained.

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Buying a Used GM Vehicle?

Here’s why you should consider the GM Optimum Used Car Program…

GM Optimum Used Car Program

 

It’s time to buy a new vehicle and you are considering a used GM vehicle. How can you be sure you are getting the best value and more importantly, how can you be sure you are getting a vehicle you can trust?

 

If you are buying a used car, the ministry of transportation requires that the vehicle be certified and emission-tested before it can be licensed. Unfortunately that’s where private sellers and most Used Car Dealers stop. All that you really know about this car is that it meets the minimum standard for safety and emission standards… Not really a ringing endorsement is it?

 

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New Chevrolet Concept Announced

General Motors Co. said Monday it is focused on wooing younger buyers who will make up an increasingly important part of the auto buying public — introducing two low-cost — but upscale — concept cars aimed at winning new buyers.

At the North American International Auto Show here, GM introduced two concept coupes focused on next-generation buyers.

The Chevrolet Code 130R — a four-seat coupe with a simple upright profile — features “heritage performance-inspired styling” and rear-wheel drive with a “hint of the Camaro,” said GM North America President Mark Reuss.

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All New Cadillac ATS Announcement

2013 Cadillac ATS Challenges the Status Quo

  • All-new, lightweight, rear-wheel-drive architecture with one of the lowest curb weights in the segment – less than 3,400 pounds (1,542 kg)
  • Broad lineup of engines, including two four-cylinders and a V-6 for North America, capitalizes on lightweight structure for performance with efficiency
  • Cadillac CUE, a comprehensive, in-vehicle experience that merges intuitive design with auto industry-first controls and commands for information and entertainment data

 DETROIT – Cadillac today introduced the 2013 ATS, an all-new compact luxury sports sedan intended to challenge the world’s best premium cars. Developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture, Cadillac’s entry into the world’s most significant luxury car segment goes on sale this summer in North America.

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History of Ontario Motor Sales

Ontario Motor Sales Limited was established in 1923 at 99 Simcoe Street, South, in Oshawa, the present location of the Canadian Automotive Museum.  In 1933 the dealership moved to 86 King Street, East, in Oshawa, a building which had a parking garage and included gas pumps.  The franchise included all models, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac and Buick.

 

The company enjoyed a steady growth during the next twenty years which created traffic problems at the junction of King and Mary Streets.  During 1955 the Oshawa Arena burned to the ground.  This land, approximately ten acres, was purchased by Ontario Motor Sales Limited who built and moved to this property our present location, 140 Bond Street, West, Oshawa

Today, in 2012, Ontario Motor Sales Limited has the Chevrolet and Cadillac franchises.  Our Service and Parts Department along with the Collision Repair Centre are all located at 140 Bond Street, West, Oshawa.