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From Stratosphere Studio: Should I buy online ads to boost my collision repair marketing? In marketing their businesses these days, body shop owners are bombarded by many different options for how they can advertise. You can go the old-fashioned rout

A scientific guide to hashtags, according to Social Media Today. Have you ever found yourself explaining hashtags to someone whose only connection with the word is as a telephone button? Internet language has evolved considerably over the past few ye

Automaker Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs make it possible to get your hands on a used luxury car for the price of a new mainstream model, with the comfort that comes from a thorough inspection and extended coverage beyond the original warranty. T

Carfax today announced several major improvements to increase the benefits for Canadian auto dealers that subscribe to Carfax. Dealers now have access to damage claim amounts reported to Carfax from Canadian insurers and can easily purchase cross-Can

Ten must-have technologies for new cars, according to 24/7 Wall Street. A list of the high-tech features that new car buyers say they must have in new vehicle includes four that could be categorized as infotainment features and two that are clearly s

Audi, through its role as a founding member of the Open Automotive Alliance, plans to begin introducing Android Auto technology with all-new models launched in 2015. Android Auto debuted today at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in Sa

Ford unveils Power Wheels F-150, according to Detroit Free Press. Coming to a toy store near you: the 2015 Power Wheels F-150. Ford unveiled its latest off-road toy for kids Tuesday in Dearborn. The truck is part of the Fisher-Price Power Wheels line

Auto dealers are enjoying some of the best operating conditions in over a decade. Record profits from higher new vehicle sales and improving fixed operations, combined with a stable economy are creating a robust buy-sell market with both public and p

7 social media tricks you might not know, according to Ragan. As social media community manager, I’m on social media daily. Over the years, I’ve built up a wealth of little tricks. They’re not complicated, and they can help you enha