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Putting a young tech on a career path
Putting a young tech on a career path, according to Search Auto Parts. One of the most consistent and pervasive challenges facing repair shop owners and service managers is keeping their shops fully staffed with technicians who are up to date on thei
Jul 21, 2014
Dealer Fraud Brings TARP Investigation
Dealer fraud brings TARP investigation, according to Used Car News. The former owner of a Chicago-area used car and motorcycle dealership was sentenced recently for defrauding funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program. According to court documents
Jul 18, 2014
12 GM Models Make IIHS’ First-Ever List of Recommended Used Cars for Teens
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today named 12 models from current and former GM brands to its first-ever list of recommended used vehicles for teen drivers. The group, supported by automobile insurance companies, released its recommended
Jul 17, 2014
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‘Green’ Cars Causing Aftermarket Opportunity to Grow
Green cars causing aftermarket opportunity to grow, according to Search Auto Parts. When it comes to the mass adoption of electric vehicles, it seems history is repeating itself. Recently, I came across this line while doing some research: “The pop
Jul 17, 2014
Why Marketing Needs More Introverts
Why marketing needs more introverts, according to Harvard Business Review. Susan Cain’s book “Quiet” has provided wonderful insight to me, because I am an introvert. Cain’s core premise is that western culture overvalues extroverts and under-
Jul 17, 2014
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Body-Language Tricks to Make Anyone Instantly Like You
Body-language tricks to make anyone instantly like you, from Entrepreneur. There’s no question that body language is important. And according to Leil Lowndes in her book “How To Talk To Anyone,” you can capture — and hold — anyo
Jul 15, 2014
How does Safety Culture and Senior Management Work Together?
When creating a safety culture, our efforts are often focused on the people on the shop floor, those individuals that interact daily with obvious hazards such as electric shock and oil slicks. What many people don’t realize is that one of the most
Jul 15, 2014
Your Facebook Page’s Organic Reach Is About to Plummet
Your Facebook page’s organic reach is about to plummet, according to Social Media Today. Your Facebook page’s organic reach is about to plummet — even more so than it has in the past six months, down to a lowly 1-2%, actually. That means
Jul 11, 2014
Manheim Reports Increase In Q2 Used Vehicle Values
Strong consumer demand drove an increase in volume and values for used vehicles in the second quarter as attractive financing put purchases within reach of more consumers. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted f
Jul 8, 2014