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Auction Genius Integrates Kelley Blue Book Values into Its Web-based Software, Helping Dealers Make the Best Purchase Decision

IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces its newly formed relationship with Auction Genius, a Web-based software provider for auto dealers buying vehicles at auctio
Jan 31, 2012

Hunter’s TCX575 tire changer now features new and improved bead loosener

Bridgeton, MO ­– Hunter TCX575 tire changers now include the new PowerOut side-shovel bead loosener system. The PowerOut system provides fingertip bead-loosening controls outside of the wheel on the shovel handle. This ergonomic design eliminates
Jan 31, 2012

Let’s Talk about Pay Plans!

It’s time to re-think how we compensate service salespeople This is the time of year when everyone is reviewing financial performance for the past year, and the subject of personnel compensation usually crops up early on. Unfortunately we, as an in
Jan 30, 2012

Mazda Recalls 52,000 Vehicles

Mazda Motor Corp is recalling 52,390 Mazda Tributes from the 2001 to 2002 model years to fix a problem with the service brakes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. According to the NHTSA’s website, there could be a
Jan 30, 2012

SFG Finance Launches Loyalty Program, Forms Alliance with Subprime Analytics

ARLINGTON, Texas – SFG Finance, LLC, a purchaser of auto paper from Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers, new car franchise dealers, finance companies, banks and credit unions, today announced the launch of its new loyalty program and the formation of
Jan 30, 2012

Ally Financial Named Preferred Finance Source for The Vehicle Production Group

DETROIT — The Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG) selected Ally Financial as the preferred financing provider for VPG vehicles in the U.S.  Ally Financial will offer wholesale financing, floorplan insurance and remarketing services for VPG dea
Jan 27, 2012

Ford Credit Earns $1.8 Billion Net Income in 2011

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $1.8 billion in 2011, compared with $2 billion a year earlier.  On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $2.4 billion in 2011, compared with $3.1 billion in the previous year.  T
Jan 27, 2012

Auction Genius Turbo Charge Auction Buying for Dealers

Auction Genius has just announced a unique web-based software solution for auto dealers buying vehicles at auction.  The system provides a quick and simple way to access critical information allowing dealers to make faster and better “buy decisi
Jan 27, 2012

Chrysler Group Dealers to Provide 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles

NEW YORK — Sirius XM Radio announced that customers will receive a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with factory-installed satellite radio, regardless of manufacturer, from participating Chrysler, Dodge
Jan 27, 2012