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Manheim Launches TWI “On the Go” For Dealers

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
Feb 13, 2012
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Dealerships Using AutoFerret’s Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA) Achieve Average Lead Closing Rates of 28%

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
Feb 13, 2012
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American International Automobile Dealers Announce 2012 Chairman, Officers

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,
Feb 13, 2012
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Auto/Mate Upgrades Automated Dispatch and Electronic Repair Order Functions in Fixed Operations Module

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
Feb 13, 2012
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Group 1 Automotive Reports Parts and Service Revenues Increased 7%

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,
Feb 13, 2012
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Car Door Fires Prompt NHTSA Investigation

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
Feb 13, 2012
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Nissan Recalls 36,000 Vehicles

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
Feb 13, 2012
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Older Cars & Higher Mileage: Is your Service Department Ready?

The future of the automotive maintenance and repair business is coming into sharper focus now that the economic challenges of the past three years have begun to diminish. Almost all of the consultants, analysts, columnists, pundits and professional a
Feb 13, 2012
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Chesapeake Automotive Business Association of Maryland Endorses Right to Repair Act

BETHESDA, Md. — The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) of Maryland has announced its support of the passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 1449). “Our members are in full support of the Right to
Feb 13, 2012