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A popular quote often attributed to George M. Cohan (and others) is, “I don’t care what the newspapers say about me, as long as they spell my name right.” It’s an interesting perspective, but it is definitely not my advice, especially in
May 16, 2012
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Kbb.com: Great Deals Await Consumers On New Vehicles Headed For 2013 Redesign

Ten Value Buys for Bargain New-Car Shoppers for May 2012 IRVINE, Calif. — According to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used carinformation, auto sales are rebounding in the United States due to the plethora of
May 16, 2012
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Report: High Gas Prices Make Now a Good Time to Buy a Full-Size or Midsize SUV

ATLANTA — As gas prices remain high, now is a good time to buy a large SUV, according to the recent Shoppers Insights report from the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In a tracking study conducted by AutoTrader.com, 66 percent of new-car shoppers i
May 16, 2012
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Manheim Financial Services Hits 10 Million Vehicle Milestone

ATLANTA – Manheim Financial Services (MAFS) started off the second quarter with a key milestone that could only be achieved with the support of its independent dealer customers. For nearly 20 years, independent dealers have relied on MAFS for thei
May 15, 2012
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LEAP Financial’s Unique Business Model Ranks High in Customer Satisfaction Survey

San Diego –LEAP Financial, a vehicle leasing company that serves consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit, announced the results of their most recent customer satisfaction survey.  LEAP asked customers to rate their overall satisfaction w
May 15, 2012
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BIA/Kelsey Forecasts U.S. Social Media Ad Spending to Reach $9.8 Billion by 2016

The local segment of U.S. social media ad spending will reach $3.1 billion in 2016 CHANTILLY, Va.. -– Social media advertising revenues will grow from $3.8 billion in 2011 to $9.8 billion in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate of 21 pe
May 15, 2012
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Chrysler Group LLC Matches Dealers With Minority-Owned Suppliers

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group LLC is playing matchmaker in Southern California this week as it brings together 40 Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram, and FIAT dealers with 67 minority-owned suppliers from across the state. Program brings toget
May 15, 2012
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4.4 Million Altimas Later, Another First: All-new, 2013 Nissan Altima Begins Production In Tennessee

SMYRNA, Tenn. — It has been 20 years since the first Nissan Altima rolled off the line in Smyrna. Today, more than 4.4 million Altimas later, Nissan celebrates another milestone: production of the top-selling vehicle’s fifth generation.
May 15, 2012
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ClearMechanic Launches “OpenTable for Car Repairs”

San Francisco, CA — ClearMechanic, provider of technology to improve the auto repair experience, today announced a solution that allows customers to book instant repair and service appointments online. Launching this summer at select repair cen
May 15, 2012