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KAR Names New Leader for Preferred Warranties, Inc.
CARMEL, Ind. – August 1, 2018 – KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) a global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider announces Edmund Field has been named president of the company’s Preferred Warranties, Inc. (PWI) business un
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Compli Introduces CMS University, a Free Masterclass Series on Compliance Management Systems
Portland, OR (July 31, 2018) – Compli, the leader in automated HR and compliance program solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of CMS University. This four-course series of free masterclass-level online seminars focuses on how to build
Jul 31, 2018
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IAA Adds North Tampa Branch
Marks 11th IAA Facility in Florida WESTCHESTER, Ill. – July 31, 2017 – Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR), announced the completed
Jul 31, 2018
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Does Community Involvement Sell More Cars?
I recently read an interesting article in Forbes about cause-based marketing which states that 55 percent of consumers would switch brands and/or pay more for a product or service to a company that demonstrates solid social values that the consumer
Jul 31, 2018
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Should Hyundai Dealers Accept the New Genesis Franchise Offer?
As Hyundai Motors America (HMA) and Genesis Motors America (GMA) suggested in their May 1, 2018, announcement, they have offered a proposed new Genesis Dealer Sales and Service Agreement to Hyundai dealers in most states. Dealers located in states
Jul 31, 2018
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The Internet Revolution Part II: The Rise of Automotive AI
In 1995, the Internet became real for me… There was a moment for me – I was still in university, sitting in a Corporate Finance class, and I learned that the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history had occurred. NetScape. For me, this wa
Jul 31, 2018
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QR Codes: A Technology Asset or Failure?
Have any of you had success with QR Codes? By some reports they are making a comeback. But, on the other side of the coin, on an episode of Shark Tank late last year, renowned venture investor Chris Sacca commented that QR codes are “the herpes of
Jul 31, 2018
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Are We Playing Whack-A-Mole with Recalls?
Most of us in the automotive community are painfully aware that our nation is in the middle of a recall epidemic — and will be for decades to come. A low percentage of recall repair compliance pushes the numbers of vehicles on the road with o
Jul 31, 2018
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C+ on Leadership
Jack came enthusiastically into the waiting room reaching out for a handshake and pulling me in for a hug. “Dr. Merlot, thank you reviewing my Thesis on leadership for my MBA program. I extremely grateful you would take the time. I’m even more
Jul 31, 2018