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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
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AutoTrader.com Reports Record Site Traffic in February Unique Visitors Up 15 Percent Over 2011
ATLANTA — Despite the shortened month of February, AutoTrader.com the Internet’s leading automotive shopping and consumer information website experienced a record number of unique visitors to its site in February. Lifted by a strong mark
Mar 8, 2012
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Cars.com Manager Shares How to Turn Satisfied Customers into Advocates for the Brand
Jack Simmons, dealer training manager at Cars.com, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to drive a winning online reputation. Dealers have spent countless hours and resources improving their CSI scores and it’s clear
Mar 8, 2012
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Chrysler Group LLC Launches Diversified Certified Program
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group LLC this week announced the launch of Diversified Certified, a new program that enables Chrysler Group dealers to certify and sell competitive-make, pre-owned vehicles backed with a Chrysler Group warranty.
Mar 8, 2012
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GM Dealers Report 25,869 Sales of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles in February
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the U.S. reported 25,869 sales of certified pre-owned vehicles, a 12 percent increase compared to last month, and a 3 percent increase compared to February 2011. Through the month of February 2012, the co
Mar 8, 2012
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February Bankruptcy Fillings Up 19% Over January
Alexandria, Va.— Total bankruptcy filings in the United States increased 19 percent in February over last month, according to data provided by Epiq Systems, Inc. Bankruptcy filings totaled 104,418 in February, up from the 87,981 filings in January
Mar 8, 2012