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Auto Leasing May Make More Sense for Some 2012 Car Shoppers, Finds Kelley Blue Book IRVINE, Calif. — Leasing makes sense for car shoppers looking for the best bang for the buck on a monthly payment versus buying a car.  During September 2012,

According to Kbb.com’s Blue Book Marketing Report for September 2012 , used-car values continue to decline. Kbb.com said even as fuel prices approached record highs this year, values of fuel-efficient vehicles have continued to lead market decline

Alexandria, Va.— Total bankruptcy filings in the United States for the month of August increased 7 percent compared to July, according to data provided by Epiq Systems, Inc. August bankruptcy filings totaled 104,336, up from the 97,104 filings regi

Foster City, CA — The costs of gas and insurance vary dramatically across the country, with drivers in some states paying $2,000 a year more to keep a car on the road, according to a new analysis from CarInsurance.com. The “Automotive Misery

When it comes to used cars it’s all about the money. Frank Alfano, used car workshop manager and in-store trainer for Tim Deese and Progressive Basics Used Car Manager Training School, will give you five easy ways to increase sales and net. Dealers

Thinnest, Lightest iPhone Ever Features All-New Aluminum Design, Stunning 4-Inch Retina Display, A6 Chip & Ultrafast Wireless SAN FRANCISCO — Apple® this week announced iPhone® 5, the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned t

There is a direct connection with unique visitors to sold units. There is also a direct connection with increasing time on website to increased website conversion. Focusing on each part of the sales funnel is key, not just the bottom section. After a

I wanted to begin the last part in our e-mail marketing series by repeating two statistics: 1. According to the Direct Marketing Association’s annual Power of Direct report, e-mail generates an average ROI of $40, nearly double its closest comp

Comprehensive New-Car Assessment Reveals CR-V Bests Chevy Equinox, Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4IRVINE, Calif. — The Honda CR-V is the winner of Kelley Blue Book’s all-new 2012/2013 Compact Crossover SUV Comparison according to the