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Bennett GM Announces “On The Road With Nate” Social Media Campaign
Toronto – With the success of their previous “Test Drive Giveaway” social media contest, Bennett GM (a Cambridge, Ontario-based dealer) announced today that they will be celebrating summer with special test drive weekends throughout the season.
Jun 25, 2012
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Enhanced CoVideo Email Tool with CarFax Integration Helps Boost Customer Conversion Rates
NORCROSS, GA. – EasyCare and Carfax are partnering to provide Carfax Vehicle History Reports automatically within the EasyCare CoVideo video email tool. Dealers using EasyCare CoVideo and Carfax can immediately deliver Carfax information to prospec
Jun 25, 2012
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TrueCar Names Auto Retailing Pro Tom Gibson to Board of Directors
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar, Inc., an online automotive information and communications platform focused on creating a better car buying experience for dealers and consumers, today added automotive industry veteran Tom Gibson to its board of
Jun 25, 2012
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2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Automotive Scorecard: Mercedes-Benz and Honda Lead
Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com Debuts as Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year; Napa AutoCare, Bose Car Audio, Pennzoil Motor Oil, Michelin, Garmin, and Yamaha Motorcycles rank highest in their categories NEW YORK — After three years of turmoil and
Jun 25, 2012
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Chrysler Group LLC Hits the Road with Mobile Showroom
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC hits the road this week with its 2012 mobile showroom to visit employee, affinity partner and supplier sites over the next 19 weeks. Traveling showroom on 19-week trek across United States Road show desi
Jun 25, 2012
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GM Recalls Chevrolet Cruzes for Safety Modifications
DETROIT – General Motors will recall 413,418 Chevrolet Cruzes in the United States for the 2011 and 2012 model years to modify the engine shield under the vehicle. This change will help prevent any liquids from being trapped in the engine compartme
Jun 25, 2012
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DealerRater Hits Key Milestone of 700,000 Car Dealer Reviews; Reporting an Average 870 New Reviews Daily
As consumers continue to embrace the critical importance of dealer reviews in the car shopping process, DealerRater reports continued impressive growth in its consumer user base and car dealer reviews, solidifying DealerRater’s position as the worl
Jun 25, 2012
Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Doubles Up Increasing Sales and Service 98%
Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Downers Grove was once closed point Chrysler dealership, which Chrysler closed down for roughly 2 years while identifying a strong dealer group to take it over. When it reopened under the leadership of the Zeigler Auto
Jun 25, 2012
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Massachusetts New Car Dealers and Right to Repair Coalition Agree to Compromise Bill to Avoid November Ballot Question
BOSTON — Last week the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association (MSADA) and the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition announced an agreement on compromise “right to repair” legislation that, if passed, would avoid the November b
Jun 25, 2012