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Toyota Approves PPG Matte Clearcoat for New Lexus LFA Supercar

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Toyota has endorsed the global use of PPG clearcoat for the refinish repair of its new Lexus LFA super sports car. The approved PPG clearcoat, Global Refinish System® D8113, is the first to pass Toyota’s rigorous specific
Oct 10, 2011
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2012 Dodge Journey ‘Search Engine for the Real World’ Giveaway Concludes with East Winner

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Melissa Sweeney, of Woodbridge, Va., tracked down the third and final 2012 Dodge Journey hidden inside a barn in St. George, Maine, as part of the Dodge brand’s “Search Engine for the Real World” campa
Oct 7, 2011
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U.S. Auction Prices Increase in September

According to the OPENLANE Market Index report, the overall U.S. auction prices in September increased by 1 percentage point from the prior month, and ended even with September 2010. U.S. Pricing Trends: Car prices increased in September, ending 1 per
Oct 6, 2011
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AIM Dealer Inspections Turns on the “Switch” to Help Dealers, Buy, Sell Wholesale Vehicles

LONG BEACH, Calif. – AiM Dealer Inspections, evaluators of new and used vehicles, has launched a new website that allows dealers to post vehicles and move vehicles among multiple marketplaces. This innovation simplifies the wholesale vehicle transa
Oct 6, 2011
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Manheim Expands Trade Desk to Improve Customer Experience

ATLANTA –  Manheim – the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services – recently expanded its Trade Desk to support more dealers across more sales channels. Ben Gutwein, director of Manheim Trade Desks, and his team will now off
Oct 6, 2011
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Audi CPO Sales Up 26%

Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales of 2,871 vehicles mark the best September on record and the seventh-consecutive record month. Year-to-date sales of 28,389 put Audi on track to deliver one of the best CPO years on record. Highlights from Audi’s C
Oct 6, 2011
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BMW Pre-owned Sales Down 3%

In September, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) totaled 13,129, a decrease of 3% from the 13,540 sold in September 2010. Year-to-date, BMW used vehicle sales are down 5.7% on volume of 119,424 compared to 126,60
Oct 6, 2011
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Can You Guarantee Great Photos?

I’ve been taking digital photos of cars and putting them on the web for more than 16 years.  There are many ways to take a poor vehicle photo, but fewer ways to take a fantastic photo.  Most of the photos I’ve taken have been acceptable, maybe
Oct 6, 2011
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Auto Loan Originations Now Consistent With Pre-Recession Levels

ATLANTA — Equifax’ most recent national, monthly report on automotive consumer credit trends continues to indicate positive news for the industry, with January – June 2011 new auto loan originations up 15 percent over the same period in
Oct 6, 2011