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Founder of Pladoogle, LLC, Explains How to Compete in a MegaDealer World
Steve Stauning, founder of Pladoogle, LLC, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to compete in a megadealer world and what private dealers must do today to survive industry consolidation. As the number of total dealer
Mar 13, 2012
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Ford and Toyota Donate $100,000 Each to Tornado Relief Efforts
Both Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced both companies were donating $100,000 each to the American Red Cross to help with tornado relief efforts. Ford Motor Company Fund is donating $75,000 to the American Red Cro
Mar 12, 2012
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AutoTrader.com to Host Interactive Dealer Summits to Help Auto Dealers Increase Their Advertising Success Online
ATLANTA — Throughout 2012, AutoTrader.com will be hosting Interactive Dealer Summits, a new series of educational events designed specifically for auto dealers. Themed “Behind the Internet Curtain: Technology that Drives Dealer Success,
Mar 12, 2012
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Mazda Announces 2012 Gold Cup Certified Dealerships
IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is proud to announce the winning dealerships of the 2012 Mazda Gold Cup. This is the highest honor a dealer can receive from Mazda for their dedication to new vehicle sales and custome
Mar 12, 2012
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As New Car Sales Leads Nation’s Economic Recovery, Edmunds.com Addresses Auto Industry Trends in New Analyst Column
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The auto industry is getting more interesting to watch as it leads the nation’s economic recovery. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the launch of a new column, “Driv
Mar 12, 2012
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IAS Announces Software Solution that Offers F&I for the Internet Buyer
Austin, Texas – IAS, a leading provider of F&I aftermarket programs to automobile dealerships, today announced that it will release an email based F&I presentation program called SmartOffer, the latest addition to the SmartDealerProducts F&
Mar 12, 2012
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New Fuel Efficient Models Help Strengthen Toyota’s Industry Leading Fuel Efficiency
TORRANCE, Calif. – As drivers endure the steady ascent of fuel prices nationally, Toyota, the most fuel-efficient full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, has strengthened its portfolio of efficient cars with five recently introduced vehic
Mar 12, 2012
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Consumers Vote for Their Favorite Vehicles in Edmunds.com’s Car Madness 2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The brackets are set, the prognostications have begun, and for the next three weeks America will watch in breathless excitement as the matchups play out before their very eyes. Of course, we’re referring to Edmunds.com’s
Mar 12, 2012
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Progressive LAcarGUY Breaks Ground for Expanded, LEED-Certified Pacific Audi Dealership
Los Angeles, CA– LAcarGUY founder and owner Mike Sullivan, and Audi of America, this past week celebrated the official groundbreaking of the newly introduced Audi terminal in Torrance, CA. The state-of-the-art South Bay dealership will expand c
Mar 12, 2012