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Founder and President of Auto-Bio Discusses Storybook Selling – What, How, Why

David Taylor, founder and president of Auto-Bio, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on the what, how and why of storybook selling. The one question every used car shopper wants answered is:  “What’s the story on this c
Mar 30, 2012
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First Niagara Establishes Indirect Auto Lending Business

BUFFALO, N.Y. — First Niagara Financial Group recently announced it has entered a robust indirect automobile lending business, providing a variety of car financing options through dealerships across the Northeast. The new program is immediately
Mar 30, 2012
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Forecast: Rising Gas Prices Will Mean Sticker Shock for Used Car Shoppers This Summer

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — CarGurus, the auto research and shopping site, is forecasting that as gas prices climb towards $4.50 a gallon, prices on fuel-efficient used vehicles will follow with an increase of 15% by August. CarGurus analysts say the co
Mar 30, 2012
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Lexus Crafting a New Approach to Customer Relationships

TORRANCE, Calif. — When Lexus was established 23 years ago, it was dedicated to providing the best customer service experience in the industry.  Lexus’ commitment to that goal is reflected in its top position in the J.D. Power and Assoc
Mar 30, 2012
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Edmunds.com Estimates 3.64 Million Used Cars Will Be Sold in March

SANTA MONICA, Calif.  — Loosening credit and a shift to more fuel-efficient small cars continues to drive automotive sales, according to the March sales forecast from Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. Edmunds.com
Mar 30, 2012
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Former Publisher of Motor Trend Magazine Shares How To Certify Other Makes and Models for Better Profit

Ira Gabriel, VP & Executive Director at APCO/Motor Trend Certified, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to certify other makes and models for better turn, profit and customer service. Ira Gabriel, former publisher
Mar 30, 2012
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Up 24% in Sales, Red McCombs Ford Kicks-off 2012 by Finishing #1 in San Antonio

Red McCombs Ford is no stranger to success. A member of Texas’ premier automotive group, the Red McCombs Automotive Family, Red McCombs Ford started off the year by finishing #1 in the San Antonio market it serves. While the dealership had been exp
Mar 29, 2012
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Many young people would rather surf the web than drive a car

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—More young adults today would rather hit the information highway than the open highway, say University of Michigan researchers. In a new study in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention, Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle of the U
Mar 29, 2012
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Ram Truck Creates Buzz in Social Media

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Beginning March 31, Ram Truck will utilize Facebook and Twitter to create interest for an upcoming product debut. Titled “A Giant Awaits,” each day through April 4th, new, not easily identifiable images will be placed
Mar 29, 2012