General Motors has recognized the growth in the compact SUV segment and has decided to enter it with an offering from the core Chevrolet brand. On May 14th GM announced at it’s Oshawa Headquarters the launch of the Chevrolet Trax. The Trax will be built in Mexico for 140 markets around the world including Canada and Mexico in North America. General Motors has no plans at this point to retail the vehicle in the United States.  Please see the official Press Release below:

Chevrolet Will Add New Small SUV to Global Lineup

Oshawa, Ontario (May 14, 2012) – Chevrolet announced today the addition of an all-new small sport utility vehicle to its global portfolio. The Chevrolet Trax will make its official global debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.
With room for five passengers and class leading cargo space, Trax will meet the needs of customers in over 140 markets. Mexico and Canada will be the first markets to launch the crossover in the fourth quarter of this year..

“The Trax provides Chevrolet an entry into a growing small SUV segment and delivers the flexibility, great fuel economy and car-like handling that urban explorers around the world require,” said Mary Barra, GM senior vice president of Product Development. “In the wake of a record sales year in 2011 and a record first quarter, Chevrolet continues to meet customer needs by expanding its portfolio with strong new entries.”

“Trax is an important addition to the Chevrolet portfolio in Canada,” said Marc Comeau, vice-president of sales, service and marketing for Chevrolet in Canada. “We believe Trax will be a popular choice with Canadians looking for the convenience and utility offered by a small SUV, which will be ideal to drive in urban centres and cities across Canada.”

Trax adds to an already impressive Chevrolet portfolio in Canada, including the award winning Cruze and recently launched, city-friendly Sonic compact car and versatile Orlando small crossover. This summer, the all-new Spark mini car and Malibu mid-sized sedan will arrive in Canadian Chevrolet dealerships, followed in the fall by the new 2013 Traverse. When it joins its siblings in the showroom, Trax will possess the same pioneering spirit and expressive design that defines each new Chevrolet.

Trax exhibits its SUV toughness and capability in a small package through a muscular exterior design and wide athletic stance. While its contemporary form evolves the global Chevrolet design aesthetic, Trax’s interior and details will be executed to standards usually found in more expensive vehicles.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.ca.

2013 Cadillac XTS Coming Soon to Ontario Motor Sales

The long awaited arrival of the 2013 Cadillac XTS is almost upon us and General Motors has released pricing for the Flagship sedan. Built in Oshawa On, the XTS is a performance touring sedan that replaces the recently departed STS and DTS models.

The Cadillac XTS is revered as one of the most technologically advanced production vehicles ever introduced by Cadillac and will be available in 4 different trim levels including the Base, Luxury, Premium and Platinum levels with All Wheel Drive available in the upper 3 levels. Pricing will start with the Base Model at $48,995 and top out at $64,975 for the All Wheel Drive Platinum model plus $1595 Destination Charge.

Luxury Collection: Cargo convenience net, heated steering wheel leather wrapped with real sapele wood trim, shift lever leather wrapped with wood insert, rear vision camera, driver seat memory 2 settings and outside rearview mirrors, heated rear seats , interior ambient mood lighting, Illuminated outside door handles, dual thru fascia exhaust, ultrasonic front park assist sensor, rain sense wipers, LED auxiliary daytime running lamps outside auto-dimming (driver’s side) mirror.

Premium Collection: (Luxury collection plus) 12” colour reconfigurable cluster, tri zone climate with rear seat controls, Head up display, Wood trim, real sapele wood on instrument panel and door trim, adaptive forward lighting with auto levelling feature, in-dash navigation system, BOSE® 5.1 surround sound 14-speaker premium system, power centre 110 volt 150 watt max located on rear of floor console, driver awareness package with lane departure warning, forward collision alert safety alert seat and reflective LED display, side obstacle detection sensor and rear cross traffic alert sensor.

Platinum Collection: (premium and luxury plus) UltraView® sunroof,lighted platinum front sill plates, unique finish custom grille, premium floor mats, rear glass sunshade electric and rear side windows sunshade manual, silver painted Brembo front brake calipers premium real wood trim on steering wheel, console, centre stack, instrument panel and door trim. Full leather front and rear seats. Leather wrapped instrument panel cover, door pad inserts and console cover, Micro-fibre suede headliner.

Standard Equipment on the XTS includes: 3.6L DOHC V6 304hp/264lb-ft torque, Keyless Entry w. Push Button Start, 8” Full Colour Touch Screen, CUE (Cadillac User Experience), Capless Fuel Fill System, Magnetic Ride Control, 19” Wheels, XM/OnStar, and HiPer Strut front suspension. Optional Equipment availablke on the XTS: DRIVER AWARENESS PACKAGE, includes Lane Departure Warning, Forward collision Alert, Safety alert seat and reflective LED display, side obstacle detection sensor and rear cross traffic alert sensor, ULTRAVIEW SUNROOF, large, power, tilt-sliding with express-open and -close with power sunshade and NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

Production of the 2013 Cadillac XTS is scheduled to begin in May, 2012 with purchase program announcements in early June 2012. Please contact Ontario Motor Sales for more details.

Ontario Motor Sales is super excited to share some pictures of the recent launch of the all new 2014 Chevrolet Impala! It was launched today (April 4th 2012) at the International New York AutoShow! And wait… it gets better……to built in Oshawa!!!

The 2014 is set to built here in Oshawa on the same chasis as the Buick Regal. The five-seat, full-size sedan sports a strong stance with flowing lines, a new front with projector-beam headlights and a rear featuring Chevy’s signature tail lamps. Inside, the Impala features dual cockpits, softer materials, amenities such as ice blue ambient lighting and an 8-inch touch screen that can work with Chevy’s MyLink infotainment system.

The new Impala also features new technology for Chevrolet, such as full-speed range adaptive cruise control and collision-mitigating braking, which use radars and sensors to keep cruise speed in traffic and technology to intervene on a driver’s behalf to start braking and avoid a crash a distracted driver might not see coming.

Ontario Motor Sales could not be happier for the families of the Durham Region and the Oshawa GM Assembly plant! The entire community appreciates your hard work and dedication.

Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle requires a lot of careful consideration and your dealer really has to be on your side when it comes to disclosing the vehicle’s ENTIRE history.

Is your car free of all liens, has it had a history of accidents or bodywork, was it ever registered outside of your current province? Is the dealership you are buying from just doing a basic certification, or has the vehicle gone through a complete 150+ point inspection. Is there warranty left, when does it expire and is all of the standard vehicle equipment still on the car?

The wrong answer to any of the above questions means you could be purchasing someone else’s problems. Ontario Motor Sales offers a complete used vehicle package including a GM Optimum inspection report, Carproof Report,. Vehicle build and  warranty and lien history,

To view our current Used Car Inventory, go to www.ontariomotorsales.com

or call 1 (800) 616 4342

At OMS, your local Goodwrench Service Dealership you get:

• GM certified technicians who know your GM vehicle inside and out.
• Technicians who are equipped with state of the art diagnostic equipment and engineers, enabling quick and accurate diagnosis.
• Service experts who know the maintenance schedule for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer or Oldsmobile.
• Service experts who recommend what service is required and when, according to your vehicle maintenance schedule, your environment and your personal driving habits.
• A choice of certified parts to suite your budget and driving habits.
• A comprehensive explanation of the services performed on your vehicle, so you can stay informed of your vehicle’s needs.

Best of all, Goodwrench Service dealerships offer ‘Service Your Way’. Many of our dealerships offer quick service for everyday maintenance services, shuttles to home or work, as well as updated, comfortable waiting lounges and the opportunity to check out the latest vehicles.

…all at competitive prices…

That’s the Goodwrench Advantage.

OMS’s commitment to the environment is measured through Safety Kleen’s closed-loop recycling program for used oil. Through their closed-loop process, Safety-Kleen collects over 200million gallons of dirty oil annually for their recyling and re-refining process.

By Choosing Ontario Motor Sales for your Vehicle’s maintenance, you can be confident that the disposal of all used materials will have as little impact on the environment as absolutely possible!

For more information on Safety-Kleen’s re-refinement process, Click Here.

Schedule Your Vehicle Maintenance at Ontario Motor Sales

Well it looks like spring is here if you live anywhere in Southern Ontario!! YAY!So if you live in Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville or anywhere in the Durham Region than here are several resaons to get your winter tires removed, inspected and stored for the season at Ontario Motor Sales!

1) We offer the most quality Auto Repairs available in the market with over 33 factory trained technicians, three tires machines, nitrogen filling station! And 89 years of practice!

2) We will store your tires in a safe, dry and secure location for the entire off season.

3) We will pick up and deliver your vehicle! You don’t ever need to visit the dealership, just spend your time getting the BBQ ready and flowers planted.

4) Currently offering a Spring Special for only $199, click here for details. (inspection cleaning etc)

5) We will service any model, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Pontiac, Buick, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, KIA….you get the point!!!

Call now to learn more about our Winter Tire programs and storage information!

905-725-8304 or service@ontariomotorsales.com to get your tires changed ASAP to save your tread for next year.

I know what you’re thinking…

“You might be offering 0% financing, but it’s only on the cars you can’t get rid of” or “You might be offering 0% financing but its only over 24mths so my payment will be too high!”.

These arguments are fair, and often they might be completely valid. Manufacturers often offer finance terms that sound attractive and get customers in the door, but when push comes to shove, the deal doesn’t sound so good because it doesn’t include popular models, or the terms aren’t really that attractive.

General Motors is bucking that trend right now by offering 0% financing for extended terms on some of their most popular vehicles including the 2012 Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Orlando and Equinox. Not only are they great vehicles, but they are very affordable with interest-free financing for up to 72 months*.

Click Here to Build and Price your new 2012 Chevrolet or Cadillac Vehicle

Click on any of the graphics below to see offers on some of the more-popular trim levels:

*0% financing for 72months available on 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Malibu and Equinox. 0% financing for 60 months on 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. OAC

General Motors scored big points with the Buick Verano on recent episode of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice. Buick/GMC dealers which have seen a sharp decline in sales over the last few years (including a 23% Buick drop in January) are hoping that will translate into increased sales. General Motors has not offered a Buick in the compact segment since the Buick Skylark which was discontinued in 1997.

GM is hoping that the Verano which shares the Delta II platform with the Chevrolet Cruze will ride the Cruze wave that swelled in 2011 with an award winning launch in the North American Market.

The 2012 Buick Verano offers all of the luxury and refinement that you would expect from a new-generation Buick but General Motors still expects the vast majority of Delta II vehicles to be built with the Cruze Badge. The popular Chevrolet vehicle represented 95% of the Delta II vehicles sold in the USA in January (15,049 Cruze vs 795 Verano*).

General Motors Canada is supporting it’s volume Delta II vehicle, The Cruze by offering 0% financing over 72 months (not currently available on the Buick Verano). When doing an option for option comparison between the 2 vehicles, you can expect to save about $55/month on an LTZ Cruze with Rally Sport, Navigation, 6speed automatic transmission and Power Sunroof versus a similarly equipped Buick Verano 1SL. (see price comparison Below)

Payment on a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ with a 4 year 80,000km full coverage warranty is $496.60 with $0 Cost of Borrowing over 72 months

2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

City EPA estimate: 8.2L/100km

Hwy EPA estimate: 5.4L/100km

*http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/02/gm-sales-fall-6-1-in-january-2012/

Ontario Motor Sales is pleased to offer a $1000 credit to all customers currently leasing an eligible GM vehicle. This credit can be combined with other GM incentives towards the purchase, lease or finance of an eligible 2011, 2012 or 2013 Model Year Chevrolet  Cadillac Buick or GMC vehicle.

Clients currently in a lease with Ally (formerly GMAC Leaseco) will qualify providing they are driving a vehicle from one of the following brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer, and Saab.

Program Time Period:

• Deliveries dated February 22, 2012 up to and including July 3, 2012 are eligible for this incentive.

Program Eligibility:

a)    Eligible Models:

• 2011, 2012, and 2013 Model Year (‘MY’) Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac models

b)    Ineligible Models:

• 2012, 2013 Chevrolet Volt

c)    Eligible Individuals:

• All current lessees of vehicles from one of the following brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer, and Saab are eligible.
• The individual must be in a lease contract with Ally (formerly GMAC Leaseco).
• The individual must be in the last year (maximum 12 months remaining) of their lease contract.
• The individual does not need to trade-in their vehicle or terminate their lease to receive this offer.
• The individual does not have to be the original lessee to qualify.
• The individual is required to provide proof of ownership of their vehicle for the previous consecutive three (3) months (copy of registration or insurance).

a)    Transferability:

• Family:  

Eligible individuals may transfer their Lease Loyalty Offer to another immediate family member with whom they are domiciled (i.e. immediate family member living at the same address), as supported by appropriate documentation (i.e. a copy of driver’s license verifying the address).  Immediate family member is defined as:  parents, siblings, children (including step), spouse, partner or In-laws.

 Individual to Business:

Eligible individuals may transfer their Lease Loyalty Offer to a business that they own.  Proof of relationship and business documentation is required (i.e. a copy of business incorporation papers, license for operation or other proof of business ownership).

Please contact Ontario Motor Sales for more information about transfer regulations.

Ontario Motor Sales welcomes any GM Lease clients from Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Ajax, Uxbdridge, Port Perry, Pickering, Courtice, Bowmanville and beyond the Durham Region to visit Ontario Motor Sales to review your lease-end options

Click Here to Build and Price your new GM vehicle

For more information about this program or to speak to a Lease-end specialist, please contact us toll free at 1-800-618-2708