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Founder of Phone Ninjas Explains What Should and Shouldn’t Be Said on the Telephone
Jerry Thibeau, the founder of Phone Ninjas – a firm providing phone training for automotive professionals nationwide – will be sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers during a live mystery shopping event with randomly selected
Feb 14, 2012
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Director of Business Development Shares 50 Best Practices Any Dealer Can Implement
Greg Coleman will reveal the top 50 best practices that he has drawn from Digital Dealer Conferences and implemented at the Oxmoor Auto Group, in Louisville, KY to move the needle with Internet/BDC sales. In 2011, five stores in the Oxmoor Auto Gro
Feb 14, 2012
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Chevrolet Super Bowl Ads Drive Purchase Consideration
DETROIT – Advertising experts say more people are interested in buying Chevrolet cars and trucks due to clever and targeted advertising and innovative digital campaigns tied to Super Bowl XLVI. According to the CNBC/Collective Intellect Super Sunda
Feb 13, 2012
AUL Corp. Partners with Ace Motor Acceptance for New “BHPH in A Box™” Program
NAPA, Calif. — AUL Corp., America’s largest national provider of used car service contracts announces an expansion of the service contract relationship with Ace Motor Acceptance Company (AMAC). AMAC of Charlotte, a sub-prime lender, and N
Feb 13, 2012
Chief Offers Spot Welders with the Most OEM Approvals
Madison, Ind. – The dual goals of protecting the passenger compartment and improving fuel economy have driven vehicle manufacturers to use increasing amounts of advanced steels in vehicle design across all price levels. As a result, it is no longe
Feb 13, 2012
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Manheim Launches TWI “On the Go” For Dealers
ATLANTA – To help more dealers take full advantage of Manheim’s comprehensive suite of digital products when they need the tools the most – in the lanes on sale day – Manheim has launched TWI “On the Go.” An extension of The Wholesale I
Feb 13, 2012
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Dealerships Using AutoFerret’s Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA) Achieve Average Lead Closing Rates of 28%
Bellingham, WA — AutoFerret.com announced that vehicle sales data analyzed during the month of January 2012 reveals that its Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA), offers proven ROI for auto dealerships. Eight random dealerships that use AVA allowed
Feb 13, 2012
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American International Automobile Dealers Announce 2012 Chairman, Officers
LAS VEGAS — The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced Missouri auto dealer Ray Mungenast as its new 2012 chairman. Mungenast took over the position during AIADA’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Luncheon,
Feb 13, 2012
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Auto/Mate Upgrades Automated Dispatch and Electronic Repair Order Functions in Fixed Operations Module
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced it has added Automated Dispatch and Electronic Repair Order (RO) functions to the Fixed Operations module in its dealership management system (DMS) software. The upgrade is a complete
Feb 13, 2012