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LAcarGUY’s new dealership in Torrance, CA will be among the greenest; features the largest Audi showroom in the U.S. showcasing 17 models Audi of America, in coordination with LAcarGUY, will celebrate the grand opening of the newly redesigned Audi

Bill Jacobs Kia and Kia Motors are putting their customers first JOLIET, Ill. — After Hyundai Motor Co and their partner, Kia Motors Corp, were found to have overstated their EPA fuel economy ratings on over 1 million recently sold vehicles, th

Existing dealerships should not sit on the sidelines As of last week, Kia Motors America has again announced that it intends to add new dealerships across the U.S. In particular, Kia appears to be focused on the “top 10” metropolitan markets in t

VENICE, Calif. — SureSale™, the certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are bought and sold, today announced the launch of its new mobile and online platforms designed to increase dealer autonomy in

GM Connects Customers with Infotainment Systems DETROIT – In an industry first, General Motors is deploying a team of 25 young and tech-savvy Connected Customer Specialists to dealerships nationwide to help owners understand how to get the most out

I learned how to earn real money in this business years ago from a co-worker, Mario. Mario owned the sales board, but he rarely if ever took an up. Until I figured Mario out, he made my green pea life miserable. He never stood point waiting for ups o

Industry-first technologies provide intuitive, customizable driver experience LOS ANGELES – When the 2014 Chevrolet Impala goes on sale next spring, it will do much more than reinvent the brand’s flagship sedan. It will be the first with Chevrole

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mr. Cecil Van Tuyl, founder of the nation’s largest privately owned auto dealership group, passed away last week, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. Cecil was born and raised on a small farm in La Cyg

Subaru hits six million sales in United States CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has sold its six millionth vehicle in the United States.  The vehicle, a 2013 XV Crosstrek, was sold at Subaru of Georgetown in