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Since congress started talking about taxing the rich to lower the deficit, there has been a frenzy of activity in the estate planning segment of the business succession matrix of issues. It seems as though most people understand that our shockingly r

How to prepare for growth – step 1 The common excuse for dealership complacency is: “Well, this is the car business.” If you break this slogan down, what you get is: “Yes, we are a corporation with a P&L statement, balance sheet, HR depar

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA — Finance Express, the leading provider of web-based financial services and technology for independent auto dealerships, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Santander Consumer USA, a leading

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford is teaming up with NBC and eight-time Emmy Award-winning reality producer to create “Escape Routes,” a prime-time reality TV show that will air on Saturday nights on NBC and mun2 beginning March 31. Ford is joining togeth

Shaun Kniffin, director of Internet sales and e-business development for the Germain Motor Co. and Chip King, managing member of CallRevu, LLC.,  are sharing their expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how Germain Motor Co. used meaningf

Overland Park, Kan. ― NCM Associates is ramping up its educational programming for automotive dealers with the launch of its Deep-Dive Seminar for General Managers being introduced April 16-20 in Dallas.  The week-long seminar features three separ

IRVINE, Calif. – Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, today reports the most fuel-efficient vehicles available with a five-year Total Cost of Ownership less than $30,000.  Available on kb

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

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