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J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: July New-Vehicle Retail Sales Continue Strong Year-over-Year Growth
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — July’s new-vehicle retail sales are expected to post the second strongest year-over-year growth rates during the past 12 months, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates’
Jul 27, 2012
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CU Direct Appoints New Chief of Staff
New executive brings track record of strategy development, execution and organizational management experience Ontario, Calif. – CU Direct Corporation, leading provider of lending solutions to credit unions through its CUDL, Lending Insights, Lendin
Jul 27, 2012
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Congressional Bill to Repeal ‘Obsolete’ Government Mandate on Dealerships Passes House
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives this week passed legislation (unanimous voice vote) repealing a federal mandate that requires dealers to provide car buyers with a booklet comparing vehicle insurance repair costs upon request. The bill eli
Jul 27, 2012
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Ford Credit Earns $296 Million Net Income
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $296 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared with $383 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $438 million in the second quarter, compared with $
Jul 27, 2012
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Used Car Sales Estimated to be Down 5.7% in July
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting information, today released its July 2012 sales and incentives forecast. The forecast shows the following: For July 2012, new light vehicle sales in
Jul 26, 2012
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Marc Bland Honored with Local and National Awards for Excellence
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Marc Bland, head of diversity and inclusion at Polk, was recently honored by two different organizations for his significant professional and personal contributions to the African-American community. Bland received the Men of Ex
Jul 26, 2012
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Vehicle Service Group (VSG) Invests in Manufacturing Updates and Expansions
New equipment purchased in North America; Asian plant to grow Madison, Ind. – Vehicle Service Group (VSG), parent company of leading vehicle service equipment manufacturers Rotary Lift®, Chief™ Automotive Technologies, Forward® Lift, Direct Lif
Jul 26, 2012
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Sonic Automotive Reports: Used Vehicle Revenue Up 4%
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported 2012 second quarter earnings from continuing operations of $27.5 million for an 20% increase over the prior year resul
Jul 26, 2012
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Test Drive Secrets: Do’s, Don’ts and Suggestions
Let’s talk about the processes, the playbooks and all the ABCs to closing. They all include how to identify and adjust to the natural tendencies of the three main personality profiles within in us all. In today’s market exclusive let’s stop rel
Jul 26, 2012