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Edmunds.com: Automotive Incentives Show Little Movement in June
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automaker incentives remained stable in June, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. According to Edmunds.com’s True Cost of Incentives® (TCISM), the auto industry spent $2,187 per
Jul 3, 2012
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June Auto Sales Exceed Expectations
Why did auto sales exceed expectations in June? Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell commented “There was great pressure from automakers to close June strong, especially after the unexpectedly weak Memorial Day holiday weekend in May.
Jul 3, 2012
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Kbb.com: July 4th Offers Best Deals on Top 25 New Cars, Crossovers
New Car Buyers Should Purchase on 4th of July as Auto Incentives May Not Return Until Labor Day According to Kelley Blue Book IRVINE, Calif. – Known for fireworks, hot dogs and commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July Four
Jul 3, 2012
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Interview with Russ Darrow, Russ Darrow Automotive Group
Russ Darrow, now 72, started in the auto business as a salesperson in 1962, and in 1965 he started as a Chrysler dealer – and he’s still going strong, loving the business. Click here to read more of Russ’ interview and the rest of the July
Jul 3, 2012
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Hyundai Motor America Reports June and Mid-Year Sales
COSTA MESA, Calif. – Hyundai Motor America, the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S., today announced an all-time June sales record of 63,813 units, up eight percent over last year’s all-time June record. Retail-only sales were up nine perce
Jul 3, 2012
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Westlake Renames and Simplifies Finance Programs
LOS ANGELES, California – Westlake Financial Services, a full spectrum auto finance company, announces the first major overhaul of its finance programs since the company was founded over twenty years ago. Effective July 1, Westlake’s programs wil
Jul 3, 2012
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Social Shenanigans!
As I write this article the world of social advertising is in upheaval. General Motors, after considerable testing, pulled its banner ads from Facebook…just days before the young Mr. Zuckerberg became one of the world’s wealthiest individuals fro
Jul 3, 2012
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Toyota Sales Increase More Than 60% in June 2012
Prius, Camry and Corolla Continue to Set the Pace June 2012 Sales Chart TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2012 sales results of 177,795 units, an increase of 54.3 percent compared to the same period last
Jul 3, 2012
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Audi sets all-time U.S. monthly sales record with 26% gain in June
HERNDON, Va. — Audi today announced it sold more vehiclesin June 2012 than in any month since entering the U.S. market 42 years ago. The new all-time monthly U.S. sales record of 12,664 vehicles sold in June beat the prior record of 12,655 vehi
Jul 3, 2012