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February a Success for Auto Dealers, Across the Board
From The Denver Post, car and truck sales rose by an astonishing 4% in February 2013. Industry only seems to be improving and car buyers are predicted to continue driving the auto industry forward. For auto companies looking to the future, all may co
Mar 6, 2013
Spotlight on Group 1: Auto Retail Goes Global
According to Business Without Borders, pioneering dealership group Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is expanding globally. Last month marked their purchase of dealerships in Brazil, now dealerships in the UK. To read more about Group 1 Automotive and the Aut
Mar 5, 2013
World Debut For Rolls-Royce Wraith At Geneva Motor Show
WEST SUSSEX, England — Elegant fastback design hints at dynamic prowess of the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever: 624 bhp/465kW, 800 Nm from 1,500 rpm : 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (0-62 in 4.6) Debut of Satellite Aided Transmission. A technology that
Mar 5, 2013
Spyker Venator Concept Teases Press for Geneva Motor Show
From Digital Trends, Spyker Cars revitalization debut at the Geneva Auto Show later this week is the focus. Take a glance at the Venator B6: a sporty, mid-engined, modernized wtih all the classic styling cues. Rumors about competition, detailed stats
Mar 5, 2013
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The LaFerrari Unveiled at Geneva
An iconic name for a car that encompasses the very best of Prancing Horse passion, technology and exclusivity On display the most comprehensive and acclaimed Ferrari range ever MARANELLO, Italy — The wraps are finally off the LaFerrari. The Pra
Mar 5, 2013
Hitfigure Reaches 200 Million Consumers on Behalf of Major Auto Brands and Drives Them Back to Franchised Dealer Networks
Hitfigure’s unique brand retention model uses advanced marketing strategies and technologies to funnel local same-brand customers back to dealer networks at trade-in or resale time. COSTA MESA, Calif.–Hitfigure, an automotive media company an
Mar 5, 2013
Business Intelligence Helps Business Improve Traffic
IRVINE, CA – Michael O’Connell, general sales manager for Lexus of Watertown, said today that the dealership is selling 40 to 50 additional vehicles a month using the AutoAlert database selling strategy. “AutoAlert is the best sales tool a
Mar 5, 2013
Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Run Short on Incentives in February, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — February’s record-breaking gas prices might have pushed shoppers to consider more fuel-efficient cars, but incentives on those vehicles left a lot to be desired, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shoppin
Mar 5, 2013
American Automakers’ Newest Challenge: Attracting the Female Buyer
According to The Detroit News, the female buyer has become significantly more influential on car purchases. Unfortunately, the demographic prefers to buy foreign: especially when affecting 4 out of 5 purchases. View methods and market segment trends
Mar 5, 2013