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Wholesale Depreciation Remains Moderate in September

According to October’s edition of Guidelines, NADA Used Car Guide’s monthly market update, wholesale depreciation remains moderate in September. NADA Official Used Car Guide Update:  Wholesale Depreciation Remains Moderate in Septembe
Oct 11, 2012
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Manheim Used Vehicle Index Stays Unchanged

According to Manheim Consulting, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index stayed unchanged from August to September.  Manheim said September’s stabilization in wholesale pricing reflected strong underlying dealer demand created by higher retail s
Oct 11, 2012
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CallSource Joins Forces with HookLogic to Transform Qualified Phone Leads into Valuable Showroom Visits

Powerful call sourcing technology integrates with targeted Lead to Show solution WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – CallSource, the industry leader in call analysis, lead conversion, and performance management, today announced a partnership with HookLogic, the
Oct 11, 2012
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10 Best Car Deals Of The Month From KBB.com: Limited-Time Zero-Percent Financing Available On Popular New Models

No-Interest New-Car Deals for Best-Selling Toyota Camry, Quirky Fiat 500, Fun-to-Drive Mazda3 IRVINE, Calif. — The best new-car deals available to consumers in October all feature zero-percent financing on popular models, according to Kelley B
Oct 11, 2012
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Lincoln Financial Group Appoints Robert Dineen Vice Chairman, Lincoln Financial Network

PHILADELPHIA — Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) (“Lincoln”) announced that Robert W. Dineen, formerly President of Lincoln Financial Network (“LFN”), has been appointed Vice Chairman, Lincoln Financial Network as part
Oct 11, 2012
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Exeter Finance Expands and Extends Warehouse Credit Facility

IRVING, Texas, Oct 2, 2012 – Exeter Finance Corp., a specialty auto finance company, announced the expansion and extension of its warehouse credit facility to $1.075 billion of available borrowing capacity from the previous level of $600 million. T
Oct 11, 2012
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Fight Rising Insurance Rates

Some time ago I predicted that in 2012, the dealership insurance market would become “schizophrenic.” I could not have been more correct. Dealers who renewed their coverage in late 2011 or early 2012 will be in for an unpleasant surprise full of
Oct 11, 2012
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Three Reasons Classified Sites are Necessary for Used Vehicle Merchandising

If I want to purchase a book, my first stop these days is Amazon.com. If I want to buy a pair of shoes, I’ll scout Zappos.com. If I need a plane ticket, I’ll head to Orbitz.com or Kayak.com. These websites are my current go-to choices for online
Oct 11, 2012
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Toyota Industries of North America Gives its Dealer Network a Lift with Data Capture and Secure Sales Order Delivery

Toyota Industrial Mfg., Inc. (TIEM) in Columbus, Ind., and Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.  (TMHU), are the manufacturing and sales arms for Toyota lift trucks, the top selling brand in the world. Like many businesses, these companies deal wi
Oct 11, 2012