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GM Approves IMN as Turnkey Program Provider for in-Market Retail Co-op Matching Funds
WALTHAM, Mass.–IMN, the digital marketing company that delivers branded eNewsletters and content for vertical markets, today announced that it has been selected by GM as a turnkey program provider for its in-market retail (iMR) program. Inclu
Feb 2, 2012
SFG Finance Names PassTime USA its Preferred Vendor
ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance LLC, a purchaser of auto paper from BHPH dealers, new car franchise dealers, finance companies, banks and credit unions, today named PassTime USA (www.passtimeusa.com), the industry leader in high-tech GPS trac
Feb 2, 2012
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New NCM® Associates Data Analysis Tools Help Automotive Dealers Spot Urgent Performance Opportunities Quickly
Overland Park, Kan.: NCM Associates, a leading provider of automotive 20 Group, Retail Consulting, Education, and operations Benchmark® analysis services to franchised and independent auto dealers, will unveil its newest dealership operating perfo
Feb 2, 2012
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Auto Dealers Can Increase Daily Revenue by as much as 30% by Using Marchex Call Analytics Technology
SEATTLE – Marchex, Inc., announced the results of a Marchex Institute analysis of emerging call advertising trends for the auto industry. This data has unveiled several opportunities for auto dealerships to dramatically improve sales. As a leadi
Feb 2, 2012
Ford Mustang Thefts: A Look at Thefts of an American Automotive Icon
DES PLAINES, Ill. — For over 25 years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published Hot Wheels, an annual report of America’s 10 most stolen vehicles. While popular expectations have been that newer, more expensive vehicles
Feb 2, 2012
Mercedes Benz CPO Vehicles Sales Soar
Through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,945 vehicles in January, a 7.8 % increase over 2011 (6,443).
Feb 2, 2012
Porsche Reports a 25% Increase for CPO Vehicles Sales
For the month of January 2012, Porsche’s Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 812, compared to 650 last year – a 25% increase.
Feb 2, 2012
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Hyundai Omits “40 MPG” Claim From Super Bowl Ad After Consumer Watchdog Complaint & Flood of Consumer Complaints On Real-World MPG
Santa Monica, CA — Hyundai has confirmed to Consumer Watchdog that it will not include its “40 Mile Per Gallon” claim about the Elantra in its Super Bowl advertisement weeks after the consumer group called for a cessation of such advertisin
Feb 2, 2012
Ally Financial Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
NEW YORK — Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) recently reported a net loss of $250 million for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to a net loss of $210 million in the prior quarter and net income of $79 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. �
Feb 2, 2012