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Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain Camry, Venza, and Tacoma Vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), late last week announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving certain 2009 Camry and 2009 to certain 2011 Venza vehicles to replace the stop lamp switch. Approximately 70,500
Mar 12, 2012
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Automotive Industry Veteran Ron Fortt Launches Automotive Retail Solutions, Resolves Major Pain Points for Auto Dealers
Henderson, NV — While the retail automotive industry is enjoying an increase in sales, fewer vehicles were sold in 2007-2010 and, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Customer Service Index, projected service volumes are expected
Mar 12, 2012
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Chrysler Recalls 2004 – 2005 Jeep Liberty Rear Lower Control Arms
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC will conduct a voluntary safety recall of some 2004 – 2005 Jeep® Liberty models that may experience excessive corrosion on the rear lower control arms. This could lead to a weakening of the comp
Mar 12, 2012
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President of FellowesResearch Explains Parts e-Commerce – The Dealer Guide
Ted Fellowes, president of FellowesResearch, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on parts e-commerce. The once simple, limited market for dealer parts e-commerce is now a “Wild West” of dissimilar solution types and an e
Mar 12, 2012
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American Military Society: Pass “Right to Repair Act” to Support Military Families at Home
WASHINGTON — The American Military Society (AMS) urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) on behalf of its membership which includes active, reserve, National Guard, retired and veterans of the unifo
Mar 12, 2012
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LoJack Releases Third Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report
CANTON, Mass. — LoJack Corporation released its third annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report*, highlighting results from its 2011 recoveries that provide valuable information on the ongoing issue of auto theft. In 2011, the LoJack Stolen Vehic
Mar 10, 2012
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The Post Recession Consumer Eludes the Retail Finance Environment Professional Services Division Equips Dealers and Lenders to Capture Greater Market Share
DALLAS, TX – With more than 35 years of experience in finance and insurance in the automotive retail sector, EFG Companies today announced the establishment of its Professional Services division, led by Senior Vice President, Chuck McGraw, to add
Mar 9, 2012
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Jon Gray’s Orange Coast Auto Group Joins Mudd Advertising as a New Agency Partner
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Jon Gray’s Orange Coast Auto Group has joined Mudd Advertising as a new agency partner. The partnership began on Feb. 1 and will allow Orange Coast the ability to combine their love for new technology with effective, market-dr
Mar 9, 2012
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Equifax and Moody’s Analytics Forecast: Auto Loan Inquiries Up 27%
ATLANTA — New U.S. consumer credit data from CreditForecast.com, a joint product of Equifax and Moody’s Analytics, projects a rebounding consumer environment along with recovering home and auto markets in 2012. As numbers reflect pre-r
Mar 8, 2012