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How Technology Continues to Reshape the Auto Business
Step back for a moment and consider how technology-driven the successful auto dealer is today. Whether a dealer looks inward or outward, they preside over an expanding web of outsourced technology solutions that are vital to his or her success. A
Jan 14, 2013
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Lincoln Financial Group Selects Insurance Technologies’ FireLight®, an E-Application Business Fulfillment Platform
Insurance Technologies, LLC, a provider of sales and regulatory automation solutions for the insurance and financial services industries, announced today that Lincoln Financial Group has selected FireLight® to automate and streamline its annuity e-a
Jan 11, 2013
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Ally Financial Declares Dividends on Preferred Stock
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2013 — The Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) board of directors has declared quarterly dividend payments for certain outstanding preferred stock. Each of these dividends were declared by the board of directors on Jan. 3, 2013, an
Jan 11, 2013
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Mazda Reports Best-Ever Certified Pre-Owned Sales in 2012
– All-New Certified Pre-Owned Program Proves Effective as Sales Outpace Industry – IRVINE, Calif. (January 11, 2013) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced a record sales year for its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle
Jan 11, 2013
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When Searching for that Proverbial Needle in the Haystack
In today’s automotive world, dealers are not interested in hearing about the problem or wanting to know how it was created. They are primarily interested in hearing a solution. I vividly remember in my days as a dealer I was the same way. Trade-in
Jan 11, 2013
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Automakers Will Invest Heavily in Powertrains, Optimizing Combustion Engine Still Bigger Bet Than Electric: KPMG Survey
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Despite continued hype and heavy investment by auto makers in electric propulsion technologies, global automotive executives say that optimizing the internal combustion engine will see the most inves
Jan 11, 2013
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America’s Car-Mart Opens 119th Dealership
Bentonville, AR, Jan. 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) today announced the opening of its 119th dealership. The dealership is located in Woodstock, Georgia. “Woodstock is our first location in Geor
Jan 11, 2013
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Manheim Index Rises Again in December
According to Manheim Consulting, Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose 1.2% in December. With the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index closing out the year at 124.1, the year-over-year decline was reduced
Jan 11, 2013
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Last Chance! Access the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition
Today is the last day to access the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition. Need a few ideas to sell and service more vehicles more profitably this year? You’re still just a click away from the latest strategies to: Best position your dealership for fu
Jan 11, 2013