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Edmunds.com: Fiscal Cliff Deal Shouldn’t Sway New Car Shoppers in 2013
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The last-minute deal in Congress to avert the dreaded plunge off the “fiscal cliff” should have little impact on most shoppers who are thinking about buying a new car in 2013, says Edmunds.com, the premier resource car b
Jan 8, 2013
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Full-Size Vans & Wagons See Increases; Full-Size Cars & Upper Mid-Size Cars Fall
According to Rick Beggs, Managing Editor of Black Book, a review of December used-car and wholesale auto patterns shows noticeable price increases for Full-Size Cargo Vans and Wagons, indicating possible demand from remodelers and builders. Since
Jan 8, 2013
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Maritz Infuses Auto Industry Performance Improvement Expertise into New, Dealer-Focused Solutions
Sales & Marketing Services Company Creates Maritz Dealer Solutions Group, Acquires Digital Marketing Firm Opportunity Max ST. LOUIS — Maritz, well-known for its performance improvement programs and work with most automotive brands such as B
Jan 8, 2013
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Fully Bundled Software Kits make Updates Simple while Lowering Costs for all OTC®Genisys® and Pegisys® Diagnostic Scan Tools
These new kits make updates simple by bundling software for Domestic, Asian and European vehicles for over 30 years of vehicle coverage, and reduce technician update costs. Owatonna, MN – OTC, a Bosch Automotive Service Solutions brand, anno
Jan 8, 2013
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SFG Finance Senior Vice President Robert Chickowski to Retire Jan 31, 2013
ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance LLC, a purchaser of auto paper from BHPH dealers, new car franchise dealers, finance companies, banks and credit unions, today announced that Robert Chickowski, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, will retire Janua
Jan 8, 2013
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General Motors Threatens Dealers’ Franchises
Are recent sales deficiency letters part of a larger plan for terminations? Over the week, a number of our General Motors dealer clients have received letters from their respective brand vice presidents alleging that the dealership is not reaching it
Jan 7, 2013
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ADESA Monthly Analysis: Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions
The following commentary is produced monthly by Tom Kontos, Executive Vice-President, ADESA Analytical Services. ADESA is a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions and ancillary remarketing services and is part of the KAR Auction Servic
Jan 7, 2013
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Chevy Takes TuneIn for a Spin at CES
Brand’s first in-vehicle demonstration of global radio capability debuts in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – They may be small cars, but future Chevrolet Sparks and Sonics will pack a world of infotainment choices with the addition of streaming audio powerh
Jan 7, 2013
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The 14th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition Expands Educational Curriculum
The industry’s premier event dedicated to Internet and technology solutions for franchised dealerships will offer new ways for dealers and managers to customize a learning experience based on their individual needs and interests. Education for fran
Jan 7, 2013