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Larry H. Miller Dealerships Announces Largest Dealer Group Acquisition in Company History

Seven-store addition further solidifies group’s commitment to expansion. SALT LAKE CITY – Larry H. Miller Dealerships has announced the acquisition of seven dealerships in the state of Arizona; three stores in Avondale and four in Tucson. Avo
Apr 1, 2013
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First Team Toyota: Increases Sales 41% Overall, 53% in Primary Marketing Area

Many dealers face the ongoing challenge of how to effectively reach the right customers with the right message, bring those customers into their showroom and service bays, and keep them coming back again and again. As consumer shopping habits continu
Apr 1, 2013
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MPi President Rich Holland to Speak at 14th Digital Dealer Conference about Transforming Auto Dealer Service Drives into Sales Drives

Las Vegas, NV – MPi (www.mpiworldclass.com), a leading provider of revenue and retention solutions for automotive dealership service departments, today announced that company president Rich Holland will be a featured speaker at the 14th Digital Dea
Apr 1, 2013
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Sudden Acceleration Brings Class Action Lawsuit to Ford Motor Company

According to Bloomberg, Ford’s electronic throttle system has been overriding drivers commands and forcing the car to accelerate unexpectedly. Inability to stop older-model cars from 2002-2010, and accusations of concealing the defect are just
Apr 1, 2013
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Text Message Marketing for Car Dealers

From Keith Carberry, the following presentation provides engaging content for using SMS at a Dealership. Simple but clearly presented examples of how to integrate your text marketing campaign into your dealership could improve your customer draw and
Apr 1, 2013
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The Espresso Veloce Machine: The Car Lover’s 12-Piston Coffee Maker

From Gizmag, this engine-shaped espresso maker from Veloce will satisfy all your cravings. Styled after 1990’s Grand Prix race car engines, the Veloce can be bought as either a V10 or V12 engine model. Serving coffee from the exhaust tubes shou
Apr 1, 2013
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Working on a High Compression Engine? Choose the Right Starter

One Dirt’s engine-tuning experts discuss selecting the right starter in a high-compression engine, and what kind of fit, gear-reduction, and the kind of torque output that can help and hurt. Some research includes GM and Chevrolet Performance u
Apr 1, 2013
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DealerRater Online Reviews Convert to More Business and Showroom Traffic for Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

WALTHAM, Mass. – DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced that since enrolling in the DealerRater® Certified Dealer Program in 2011, overall 2013 Dealer of the Year Winner Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, h
Apr 1, 2013
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NCM and vAuto Partner to Offer Velocity 20 Groups

Overland Park, Kan.: NCM Associates, a leading provider of automotive 20 Group, retail consulting, education, and operations Benchmark® analysis services to franchised, independent and Buy Here, Pay Here auto dealers, announced today it is working c
Apr 1, 2013