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Units in Operation: I Have Good News and Bad News…
The decline in new car sales that began in 2008 had a predictable outcome: less late-model vehicles on the road and on the service drive. The bad news: J.D. Power and Associates says there are 63 million vehicles on the road under five years old. Thi
Sep 10, 2012
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Mopar Announces Checklist for Fall Car Care
Auburn Hills, Mich. – After the hot-summer driving season, fall is the time for motorists to get their vehicles into shape for the winter. Practice Preventive Maintenance Ten items to check on your vehicle before the cold-weather driving season
Sep 10, 2012
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Dealer Services Corporation Appoints New Vice President of Operations
CARMEL, Ind. – Dealer Services Corporation (DSC) has announced the promotion of Alan Lang to the position of Vice President of Operations. Lang, who previously held the position of Regional Director, will be responsible for leading the compan
Sep 10, 2012
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US Equity Advantage Launches Live, Real-Time Dashboard for Partners to Track Commission Payments
ORLANDO, Fla. – US Equity Advantage (USEA) – the nation’s loan acceleration services leader – announces a new partner dashboard for finance and insurance (F&I) managers, automotive dealerships, and agencies to track and forecast commissi
Sep 10, 2012
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NADA Adds Certified Pre-Owned Values to ‘Used Car Guide’
MCLEAN, Va. — The National Automobile Dealers Association Used Car Guide is now providing manufacturer-certified pre-owned (CPO) values for every qualified vehicle in its printed and electronic editions. “We recognize the tremendous effo
Sep 7, 2012
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Experian Automotive: Subprime auto loans in Q2 2012 exceeded prerecession levels
While subprime lending is on the rise, loans are balanced by lower loan-to-value ratios SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive today announced that loans to customers in the nonprime, subprime and deep-subprime risk tiers accounted for more th
Sep 7, 2012
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Edmunds.com: August Car Incentives Not All That Meets the Eye
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automaker incentives remained stable in August but the numbers this month don’t tell the full story, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information. According to Edmunds.com’s True Cost of Incent
Sep 7, 2012
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Maritz Research Study Shows Improving Satisfaction Drives Profits
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
Sep 7, 2012