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NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had improved in July, declined in August. The Index now stands at 60.6 (1985=100), down from 65.4 in July. The Expectations Index decreased to 70.5 from 78.4. The Present Situa

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Leading automotive dealership CRM, DealerSocket (DealerSocket.com), announced today it has integrated with RouteOne, a complementary, web-based credit application network. Customer and vehicle information can be pushed f

DEARBORN, Mich. – According to a new survey commissioned by Ford, most Americans say they consider themselves to be careful drivers but admit they would welcome some extra electronic help when they’re behind the wheel. Even the most attentive of

As consumer shopping habits change, so too must a dealer’s marketing best practices. The value of traditional mass marketing platforms like TV, print and radio, continue to weaken when compared to targeted and digital mediums like targeted direct e

MINNEAPOLIS — Twin Cities Automotive (TCA), part of the Pohlad Companies, announced that it had signed a purchase agreement with LeJeune Investment, Inc., to acquire its auto dealerships. Included are Carousel Audi and Porsche in Golden Valley, Min

Cutting dependence on oil will make U.S. stronger, more secure. Washington, DC – In response to the new national gas mileage standard of 54.5-mpg by 2025, which was adopted today, Operation Free spokesperson Benjamin Lowe released the following sta

According to Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst of automotive insights for Kelley Blue Book, as tropical storm Isaac continues to barrel toward the Gulf Coast, we should brace for potentially higher gas prices and a decrease in new-vehicle sales.�

Company Seeks Dealer Opinions on its Products, Services and Industry ATLANTA – Manheim recently launched its Facebook page, located at www.facebook.com/Manheim, to gather feedback and respond to customers in preferred channels at a time when automo

NASHVILLE, TN — SMA Alliance, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SMAA) is releasing a sneak preview of the company’s highly anticipated technology that will give consumers the upper hand in price negotiations when purchasing a vehicle without legally bind