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Polk Provides Industry Intelligence to CityTwist for Enhanced Email Targeting

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Polk, the leading automotive marketing intelligence firm, has entered into a business agreement with CityTwist, one of the largest national email marketing companies in the U.S., to provide proprietary in-market timing and cons
Feb 1, 2012

Chrysler Group LLC and Carfax Mark 10-Year Anniversary With Renewal

CENTREVILLE, Va. — Chrysler Group LLC and Carfax today announced that Carfax Vehicle History Reports will continue as the sole source of vehicle history information for the Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned program. Chrysler Group selected Carfax a
Feb 1, 2012

Is your Best e-Focus Social…or Smart?

Okay, I confess. Digitally speaking I’m fairly “un-social” and I still use a “dumb” phone (one of the old Motorola Razors that I bought on eBay because they haven’t made them in five years.) Not that I don’t have a fairly decent underst
Feb 1, 2012

Acura to Debut Super Bowl XLVI Commercial, First for the Brand

TORRANCE, Calif. — Acura, for the first time, will run a commercial during the Super Bowl championship game to capitalize on communicating with the more than 100 million viewers. Designed to strengthen Acura brand awareness and leverage Acura&
Feb 1, 2012

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Decreases Slightly

NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had increased in December, retreated in January. The Index now stands at 61.1 (1985=100), down from 64.8 in December. The Present Situation Index declined to 38.4 from 46.5. The
Feb 1, 2012

Lexus to Unleash ‘The Beast’ in First Super Bowl Commercial

TORRANCE, Calif. – Following the teaser ad released in mid-January, and no longer able to keep the full spot contained, Lexus has unleashed “The Beast,” the company’s first-ever Super Bowl commercial, prior to Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Febru
Feb 1, 2012

Open Dealer Exchange, LLC Partners with VW Credit, Inc. to Launch First Two Phases of FinanceSourceTM Dealer Program

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Open Dealer Exchange, LLC,  a technology leader that streamlines the auto buying process for lenders, F&I product providers and dealers, today announced a partnership for integration with VW Credit, Inc. (VCI), the captive
Jan 31, 2012

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

AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarter and All-Time Record Full Year Results

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – –  AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest automotive retailer,  reported 2011 fourth quarter adjusted net income from continuing operations of $71 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to net incom
Jan 26, 2012