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EPA Extends Deadline on Dealership Energy Survey
McLEAN, Va. – The Environmental Protection Agency has extended until Sept. 30 the deadline for dealers to complete a new survey on dealership energy use that could earn them national and local recognition. The National Automobile Dealers Associati
Sep 13, 2011
LEAP Financial Expands Management Team to Guide Growth Initiatives Talent Offers Wealth of Auto Finance Expertise
San Diego — LEAP Financial, an auto leasing company that helps consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit either keep their vehicle or get a different one, is expanding its management team to keep pace with rapid growth. New members of the
Sep 13, 2011
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Cars Out The Door ™ Delivers Internet Car Buying Leads at No Cost to Dealerships
Orlando, FLA – Cars Out The Door, the world’s only negotiation-free, online car buying website – with no dealer lead fees – today introduced Cars Out The Door 1.0, a solution that delivers free, unlimited internet leads to car dea
Sep 13, 2011
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Dodge Brand Launches New TV and Digital Campaign for 2012 Dodge Journey
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — A new advertising campaign for the 2012 Dodge Journey that encourages people to get out and explore the world instead of just reading about it, has an added twist: a chance to win one of three Journey vehicles left hidde
Sep 13, 2011
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Man Files $600,000 Lawsuit Against Dealership
According to a story on Autoblog.com, a man (not identified as a customer or an employee) has filed a lawsuit in the amount of $600,000 against a Chicago-area dealership. The story said the man claims he was physically and verbally assaulted by emplo
Sep 13, 2011
Sergio Marchionne Says Chrysler Group Will “be selling nearly 4.2 million cars this year”
Sergio Marchionne, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC and CEO of Fiat S.p.A., spoke about Chrysler Group’s progress and the global automotive industry at the 2011 Spruce Meadows Changing Fortunes Roundtable in Calgary on September 9. Marchionn
Sep 13, 2011
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Top Automotive Recruiting Firm The Manus Group Expands Offerings to Include Recruitment Programs for Dealership Service Departments
Jacksonville, FL — The Manus Group recently announced an expansion of their recruiting division to include Automotive Service Department Recruitment Services. The program aims to provide placement of experienced technicians, service advisors,
Sep 13, 2011
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kbb.com: Japanese, Domestic Vehicle Incentive Battle Imminent; Car Shoppers to Benefit
IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reports that it anticipates strong incentives late in the year in the form of cash and attractive lease offerings, as covered in the company̵
Sep 13, 2011
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UAW Contract Talk Deadline Approaches
The United Auto Workers contract talk deadline for an agreement between UAW and Detroit’s Big Three is set for midnight Wednesday, The Detroit News said. The story said Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Group and General Motors Co. have been working har
Sep 13, 2011