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NAPA, Calif. — AUL Corp., America’s largest national provider of used car service contracts announces an expansion of the service contract relationship with Ace Motor Acceptance Company (AMAC). AMAC of Charlotte, a sub-prime lender, and N

Madison, Ind. – The dual goals of protecting the passenger compartment and improving fuel economy have driven vehicle manufacturers to use increasing amounts of advanced steels in vehicle design across all price levels. As a result, it is no longe

ATLANTA – To help more dealers take full advantage of Manheim’s comprehensive suite of digital products when they need the tools the most – in the lanes on sale day – Manheim has launched TWI “On the Go.” An extension of The Wholesale I

Bellingham, WA — AutoFerret.com announced that vehicle sales data analyzed during the month of January 2012 reveals that its Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA), offers proven ROI for auto dealerships. Eight random dealerships that use AVA allowed

LAS VEGAS — The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced Missouri auto dealer Ray Mungenast as its new 2012 chairman. Mungenast took over the position during AIADA’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Luncheon,

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.  – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced it has added Automated Dispatch and Electronic Repair Order (RO) functions to the Fixed Operations module in its dealership management system (DMS) software. The upgrade is a complete

HOUSTON — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. reported record fourth-quarter adjusted net income of $22.0 million, a 49.3 percent increase from the prior-year period, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share of $0.94 for the period ended Dec. 31,

According to the Detroit Free Press, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating some reports claiming fires have started in the driver’s side car doors of certain General Motors SUVs. The investigation, building on the

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Nissan North American, Inc. is recalling 36,608 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles to fix a problem with the power train. The website said the recall includes Versa vehicles equippe