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It’s 2012: Time to Introduce your Floor Managers to the Internet

I was training with a dealer group the other day, and during a break the Internet managers were jovially reminiscing about the days – way back in 2003 and 2004 – when dealers were still not sure they even needed a website. I was working for Deale
Dec 7, 2011

Toyota’s Statement Regarding the NHTSA’s Five-Star Composite Rating for the 2012 Camry

Statement from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Five-Star Composite Rating for All-New 2012 Camry: We are very pleased that the all-new 2012 Camry has earned a five-star composite safe
Dec 7, 2011

FordDirect Names Meri Glade Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel

DEARBORN, Mich. — FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today that Meri Glade has been named general counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Ms. Glade joins FordDirect to overse
Dec 7, 2011

Dealers United Now Larger than the Largest MegaDealer Group in First 90 Days

Sarasota. FLA – Dealers United, the first service to truly leverage the buying power of privately-owned dealerships, today announced member growth in their first 90 days of business has outpaced all expectations. Dealers United now represents more
Dec 7, 2011

The Presidio Group LLC Advises Vista Lexus on Sale to Oremor Automotive Group

SAN FRANCISCO – The Presidio Group LLC, through its subsidiary, Presidio Merchant Partners LLC, is pleased to have advised Tori Shuken and Jon Shuken on their recent sale of Vista Lexus in Woodland Hills, CA to Oremor Automotive Group. Vista Le
Dec 7, 2011

SureSale™ Certified Expands Vehicles Eligible for CPO Programs

VENICE, Calif. ––  Mota Motors, a leading provider of online vehicle certification and selling platforms, today announced the launch of SureSale™  Certified, a comprehensive certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program.  Designed to
Dec 7, 2011

Truecar.com: December Has 7 of the 10 Best Days to Buy A New Car in 2011

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Don’t fret if you just missed out on getting a new car during Black Friday. December is shaping up to be a great month for consumers to hit the dealership lot, with a forecasted seven of the top 10 days to buy a ca
Dec 7, 2011

Hunter Introduces the GM Road Force® Balancer Tailored Exclusively for General Motors

Bridgeton, MO ­– Hunter Engineering Company recently debuted a customized version of its award-winning Road Force® balancer for use exclusively in GM dealerships. The GM Road Force machine can operate in two balancing modes:  a standard mode for
Dec 6, 2011

Auto & Truck Dealerships Program Now Available in 43 States

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Five Star Specialty Programs, a division of Crump Insurance Services, Inc., and part of Crump Group, Inc., the nation’s premier insurance wholesaler, today announced new markets for the Auto Dealers Program that extends
Dec 6, 2011