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Edmunds.com: New iPhone Apps Improve Car Service Record Keeping
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A growing number of iPhone apps are helping drivers keep better track of service and maintenance records for their cars, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. “These new smart
Aug 22, 2011
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Owner of Team Velocity Marketing Presents How Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep Uses Intelligent Marketing Strategy to Increase Sales and Service
Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep uses an intelligent marketing strategy to help them attract, sell, service and retain more customers for less cost than traditional mass marketing. What is the science behind effectively targeting customers, “perfec
Aug 22, 2011
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Dealers to Fix Potential Steering Problem
According to AutoWeek, Hyundai has said it will be instructing its dealers to fix a potential problem with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata steering. The story said the automaker has received complaints from owners claiming the vehicles pull to the left. &nbs
Aug 22, 2011
ABPA Releases New Video Highlighting Crash Test Data That Confirms Performance and Safety of Aftermarket Auto Parts
HOUSTON — The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) released a new video illustrating the safety and quality of aftermarket auto parts. The video, which is available on the ABPA website and YouTube, showcases actual high- and low-speed cra
Aug 22, 2011
Study: Issues With Headrests Are the Leading Seat Problem for New-Vehicle Owners
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — While relatively few new-vehicle owners indicate having experienced a problem with their vehicle seats, those who do most often cite headrest adjustment controls as the source of the problem, according to the J.D. Pow
Aug 22, 2011
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Cadillac Reveals the Cadillac Ciel Concept
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Cadillac late last week unveiled the Ciel concept, an elegant, open-air grand-touring car inspired by the natural beauty of the California coast. The Ciel – pronounced “C-L,” the French translation for sky – is a
Aug 22, 2011
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Classic Car Guide Mobile App Is Now Available for BlackBerry
WARREN, NJ — A free mobile application that can help take the guesswork out of buying and selling collector cars by searching an extensive database of sales histories and online markets is now available for BlackBerry devices. The Classic Car Gui
Aug 20, 2011
Manheim Recognizes NAAA’s National Auto Auction Week
ATLANTA – From North to South and East to West, Manheim locations around the country will recognize National Auto Auction Week, Aug. 22-26. Sponsored by the National Auto Auction Association, the special week is intended to increase awareness abou
Aug 19, 2011
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Dataium ASI™ (Automotive Shopper Intensity) Levels Off As Consumers Face Down Shaking Economy
Nashville, TN — July’s ASI made marginal gains over June. The Dataium ASI index is a leading indicator of automotive sales 30 – 45 days in advance; based on July’s ASI numbers, we are looking at flat sales through August and Sep
Aug 19, 2011