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CarsDirect Executive Asks Why You’re Not Closing More Sales

Every sales operation is always looking for ways to improve their sales rates. But it’s hard to do without actionable data in hand. We will share actual, exclusive 2012 CarsDirect customer survey data on why customers aren’t buying. This data has
Jul 18, 2012
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Auto Data Adds Carfax QuickVIN To POS Software

ATLANTA — Auto Data Inc., one of the leading software and data providers for the quick lube industry, has added Carfax® QuickVIN™ to its point of sale software offering.  Users can now retrieve the year/make/model and vehicle identification
Jul 18, 2012
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docSTAR Revs Up Its Document Management Engine

Fuel Provided by Partners ENYCAR and National Business Equipment Schenectady, NY – Automotive dealerships Goldstein Auto Group, Northeast Acura and Saratoga Honda are just a few members of the Eastern New York Coalition of Automotive Retailers
Jul 18, 2012
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BIA/Kelsey: Digital Ad Revenues for Local Media to Grow 13.1% in 2012

Findings are detailed in BIA/Kelsey’s newly released U.S. Local Media Forecast (2011-2016): Full Edition. CHANTILLY, Va. – In its newly released U.S. Local Media Forecast (2011-2016): Full Edition, BIA/Kelsey forecasts local online/interactive/di
Jul 18, 2012
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Nissan Signals Future of Versa, Best-Selling Sub-Compact in U.S.

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – As a part of Nissan North America’s offensive of five new models in 15 months, the sub-compact Versa hatchback will receive a fresh new look that takes design cues from the new Nissan Note, announced earlier today in Jap
Jul 18, 2012
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Insurance Auto Auctions Relocates Austin Branch to Larger Upgraded Facility

New facility offers covered inspection and multiple run-and-drive lanes WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, I
Jul 17, 2012
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FordDirect’s New Reputation and Social Media Management Service Builds a Positive, Online Brand for Ford and Lincoln Dealers

DEARBORN, Mich. — FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today the launch of its new Social Media and Reputation Management Service for Ford and Lincoln Dealers.  Powered by Digital Air Str
Jul 17, 2012
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Subaru Leads for Second Straight Month in June 2012 Performance Scorecards for Manufacturers and Brands

Subaru, Toyota, BMW and Jaguar/Land Rover and Receive Top Grades by Manufacturer; Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda and Volvo Suffer the Lowest Grades SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released it
Jul 17, 2012
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Fiat 500 Product Portfolio Makes Its Way to the U.S. in New Broadcast Commercial

New spot, ‘Immigrants,’ set to air on Monday, July 16 featuring global superstar, Pitbull, and international artist, Arianna Auburn Hills, Mich. – The FIAT brand is depicting the tale of its arrival to the U.S. market with a new commercial
Jul 17, 2012