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Americans’ Perceptions of Luxury Brands Rising Despite Flagging Economy, Finds 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study
Harley-Davidson, MAC Cosmetics, Saks Department Stores and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Show Gains and Capture Brand of the Year Distinction in their Respective Categories NEW YORK — As Americans continue to receive conflicting messages abou
Mar 22, 2013
Pirelli Launches U.S. Associate Dealer Program (Update)
ROME, Ga.— Pirelli Tire North America Inc. (PTNA) has launched an associate dealer program called FasTrack that enables dealers and their sales teams to earn rewards on all eligible Pirelli tires they sell along with giving them access to exclusive
Mar 22, 2013
Used Car Industry Update from NADA
NADA has released their March Used Car Guide Industry Update. Info and analyses on used vehicle prices, new vehicle SAAR, and changes in gas price can be read in the following economic and department wide update for dealers and industry professionals
Mar 22, 2013
Aftermarket Intelligence and Stock Performance Report
From the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, the BB&T Weekly Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Report. Sales Growth and Performance among suppliers, retailers, and providers are some of the insight offered to let dealers know where the
Mar 22, 2013
Tough Sells: Most Expensive Cars to Fill Up
According to Forbes, the new list for the top gas-guzzlers has been released. East Coast distribution problems and summer versus winter prices are part of the considerations that go into developing this list, which includes the Express Van, Chevrolet
Mar 22, 2013
Long Lease Terms Still Indicate Future Success
From J.D. Power & Associates, March 2013’s numbers and a forecast for the loan and lease industry. LMC Automotive reports on retail transaction prices and the upswing in 2013 that may not be as scary as it seems. Also, what happens when pur
Mar 22, 2013
2012 Purchase Statistics, Interpreted
From J.D. Power & Associates, the 4th quarter of 2012 is analyzed for trademarks and trends. Median family incomes rose, and affordability of cars went down, indicating that buyers experienced higher prices and higher costs overall. Also, how Hur
Mar 21, 2013
Legendary Detroit Companies Carhartt and Chrysler Team Up to Introduce the Chrysler 200 S Special Edition
Legendary Detroit Companies Carhartt and Chrysler Team Up to Introduce a Car that Personifies Hard Work and Rugged Perseverance The 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition Mid-size Sedan AUBURN HILLS, MI: 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition accelerat
Mar 21, 2013
GM shuffling ad agencies for Chevy, Cadillac
DETROIT — General Motors is shuffling the advertising agencies of its most important brands, Chevrolet and Cadillac, as it embarks on a busy vehicle launch schedule. Interpublic Group’s McCann Worldgroup emerged last week as the lead glob
Mar 21, 2013