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OTC® Releases Powerful Automotive Tech-Scope™

Owatonna, Minn. – The OTC Tech-Scope (P/N 3857) is a standalone two-channel high-speed lab and ignition oscilloscope with multimeter that allows service technicians to quickly and efficiently test and measure virtually all of the electrical an
Nov 10, 2011
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Bill Pearson Joins Velde Auto Group as Co-Owner

Peoria IL –Velde Lincoln Volvo in Peoria Illinois announce their new Co-Owner and Vice President/GM William Pearson Jr. Mr. Pearson, former Partner/GM at Finish Line Ford in Peoria brings 25 years experience to the Velde organization. “Strength
Nov 10, 2011
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Payless® Car Sales Introduces Payless AssuranceSM Certified Pre-Owned Program

St Petersburg, FL — Payless® Car Sales, Inc., America’s Used Car Company®, announced a program agreement has been signed with JM&A Group to administer its Payless AssuranceSM Certified Pre-Owned Program. The agreement also provides for
Nov 10, 2011
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AutoTec Releases New Version of Foursquare Guide Specifically for Dealers

Birmingham, AL — In May, AutoTec released the Foursquare Quick-Start Guide, an in-depth look at how participating auctions could use the social networking site foursquare to their advantage. Thanks to the success of that guide, the company has
Nov 10, 2011
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IBM Smarter Commerce Helps AutoTrader Accelerate Its Online Auto Marketplace

ARMONK, N.Y. and ATLANTA –– IBM announced that AutoTrader.com, a leading online automotive marketplace, is using IBM technology for Smarter Commerce as part of its Electronic Sales Order system to simplify and accelerate the ordering ex
Nov 10, 2011
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Toyota Launches Google+ Page

TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today is featured as an early example of the Google+ Page, Google’s new offering on Google+ specifically for brands and businesses. Launched today, Toyota USA’s Page shares brand content and c
Nov 10, 2011
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Experian Data: Online Users Increase Share of Overall Vehicle Make and Model Searches by 37%

Experian recently conducted an analysis looking at automotive online search behaviors. This research bridges the gap between consumers’ automotive interests online and their offline behaviors.  Leveraging data from Experian Automotive and Experian
Nov 10, 2011
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NADA Economist Predicts Auto Sales Will Remain Strong in November

McLEAN, Va. – Available inventory of popular-selling models and an aging fleet of cars and trucks on the road today are key factors why new vehicle sales will continue to improve in November, says Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Autom
Nov 10, 2011
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More than 40,000 Consumers Joined Credit Unions in Last Week

WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of consumers across the country joined credit unions on “Bank Transfer Day,” Nov. 5, depositing millions in new savings and giving credit unions a brisk day of lending as well, the Credit Union Nation
Nov 10, 2011