Q

Conference & Expo: September 22-23, 2026
DealerPoint: April 22-24, 2026

Q

Auto Retail News

Posts News

S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices: National Credit Default Rates Increased in October 2012

NEW YORK — Data through October 2012, released this week by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults, showed that most loan t
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

Nissan Delivers Surprise Respite to Black Friday Holiday Shoppers

Denver shoppers offered unexpected assistance as they brave crowds and weather for major deals DENVER – Nissan is joining the Black Friday shopping rush, offering comfort, shelter and assistance to crowds on the hunt for Christmas shopping deals. U
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

Advanced Strategies for Pre-Owned Departments Delivered Directly to your Dealership

Experience the most attended pre-owned session from the 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition, and learn about the latest solutions designed specifically for pre-owned departments at the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition. The Digital Dealer
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

Hertz Completes Acquisition Of Dollar Thrifty

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) announced this week that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG).  As a result of the transaction, Doll
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

‘Tis the Season to Win Free Tools! Service Solutions, LLC Announces Holiday Tool Giveaway Contest

Owatonna, MN – Service Solutions, LLC, today announced an exciting holiday tool giveaway contest to run November 21 through December 14, 2012. This three-week contest is exclusive to Facebook fans of OTC, Robinair, Actron and Sunpro – wit
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

Nine Tips for Getting the Most Out of your High-density Storage System

High-density storage is a great way to improve profitability in parts and service departments, while reducing time, labor and resource costs. High-density storage uses less space and makes keeping track of inventory easier. Storing the highest volume
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

How Many of your Calls are Speed Bumps?

The phone is just as important as it has ever been. Customers still ring into your dealership looking for answers. Every sales and service call has the ability to generate significant profit for your store. However, you are generating many other call
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

Knowledge is Horsepower

Recently I was shown a Facebook conversation thread where a young woman was complaining to her male friend that her car was giving her problems. The friend confidently advised her that it was definitely her flux capacitor and that she should take the
Nov 21, 2012
Posts News

Customer Loyalty Equals Unit Sales, Dollar Volumes and Market Share

Talk to any marketer, and they’ll likely tell you about the importance of customer loyalty. The axiom states that it’s much less expensive to make a sale to a current customer than it is to win a new one. No question — building customer loyalty
Nov 21, 2012