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Auto/Mate Releases “The Auto Dealer’s 10-Step Guide to Selecting the Right CRM for Your Dealership”
ALBANY, N.Y. – In a recent survey conducted by Auto/Mate, more than 100 dealers were asked what the most important consideration was when choosing a new Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system. Whether the system integrates with their dealersh
Apr 22, 2013
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The Odor Doctors Launches “Expertly Sanitized Vehicles”; Expands into Canada New Marketing Approach Differentiates How Auto Dealers Sell Pre-Owned Inventory
Houston, Texas — The Odor Doctors, a fast, inexpensive, practical and highly profitable solution for tackling the most challenging problem for used vehicle retailers across the globe, today announced the launch of “Expertly Sanitized Vehicles
Apr 22, 2013
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DealerRater Teams with Polk for Digital Dealer 14 Presentation Showing How Online Star Ratings Increase Auto Dealer Sales
WALTHAM, Mass. – DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced a joint presentation with Polk at the 14th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition titled, “The Proof is in the Numbers – Reviews Drive Busin
Apr 22, 2013
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GM Wants More Parts Available In-Store, Dealers Object
According to Crain’s Detroit Business, GM wants more parts at stores. Dealers are against carrying a costly larger inventory, despite incentive programs. Ideally, the improvement in selection will increase same-day repairs and encourage direct
Apr 22, 2013
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Horsepower and Kilowatts: Mechanical Force Vs. Electrical Energy in the Shop
Working with mechanical versus electrical power in the shop means new conversions, new numbers and safety practices. The following article from MACS Worldwide explains the difference between Horsepower and Kilowatts when dealing with ICE, hybrid and
Apr 22, 2013
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NHTSA Recall Notice: Honda Brake Shift, Nissan Front Brake Torque, and Toyota Load Capacity Faults
NHTSA has issued a recall for some late model Hondas that may suffer a brake shift interlock problem, in addition to Nissan’s threat of front brake torque failure in some 2013 Nissan/Infiniti models. Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign
Apr 22, 2013
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Holley Brands: 195 Years of Power Promotion
2013 marks Holley’s 110th anniversary, Hooker Headers’ 50th anniversary and NOS’ 35th anniversary. Total it up and you get 195 Years of Making Power. To celebrate the occasion, they have some great consumer offers running April through June
Apr 22, 2013
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Extended Auto Loans Break 8 Year Mark, May Also Break Bank
According to Business Insider, increases in car price lead to increases in loans, and therefore the time to pay them off. Loan terms, which originally began at 32 months, now can range all the way to 96 months, or 8 years. Financial experts suggest t
Apr 19, 2013
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FTC Amends Alternative Fuels Rule to Make Compliance Easier
The Federal Trade Commission has issued final amendments to the Alternative Fuels Rule, consolidating the labels required on alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) with those required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), eliminating the need
Apr 19, 2013