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When I speak to dealers or controllers, the two most common questions that I get are: “What is the best DMS system?” and “How many people do I need in the accounting office?” Both answers to these questions depend on your situation. The best

To maintain profitability, it’s been mandatory for years to utilize comprehensive, well-distributed classified ads. It is important for dealers to have an online presence with new-car classifieds since many consumers start researching their next ca

Madison, Ind. – A new bench controls package from Rotary Lift makes it possible to integrate the operating controls and power unit of a Shockwave-equipped SmartLiftÒ inground lift into workbench systems produced by a number of manufacturers. Custo

150 Independent Auction Partners Contribute to OVE.com Achieving Key Growth Milestone ATLANTA – As independent auctions across the U.S. and Canada look for more ways to drive business results, they are increasingly turning to OVE.com – the indust

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.  — A change is in the air and it’s not just in the weather. Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of the summer, but it also signifies the beginning of fall, which means football, baseball pennant races, television se

IRVINE, Calif. — In the months following Kelley Blue Book’s national launch of the all-new KBB.com Classifieds experience, car dealers are praising the increased auto sales, leads and customer traffic resulting from the new product (http

A better sales and service experience at the local car dealer boosts the bottom line ST. LOUIS – It’s easy to understand why a satisfied customer is more likely to be a loyal customer, but a new Maritz Research study finds tangible proof that car

August 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 28% versus August 2011 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2012,

According to Edmunds.com Sr. Analyst Jessica Caldwell, August auto sales reached a SAAR of 14.5, the highest SAAR since the government Cash for Clunkers program in August of 2009. She also said that August was the third best selling month in 2012, be