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New Infiniti Connection® to Launch on ATX’s Connected Vehicle Platform
LOS ANGELES — Infiniti Connection®, announced by Nissan North America at the Los Angeles Auto Show as part of the introduction of the new JX Crossover, will provide Infiniti owners with location-enabled safety, security, and convenience via AT
Nov 20, 2011
Comerica Bank: Auto Affordability Slips in Q3
DALLAS — The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.2 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of 2011, slightly more than the 24.0 weeks of median family income in the second quarter. Consumers on average s
Nov 18, 2011
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NADA UCG: Wholesale Prices for Cars Fell 3.7%
According to the latest edition of Guidelines, NADA Used Car Guide’s monthly market update new vehicle sales in October grew by 7% or 1.02M units relative to last year and the month’s SAAR of 13.2M was the second best result seen so far this
Nov 18, 2011
Toyota Financial Services First in its Industry to Provide Customers Smart Phone App Utilizing Personalized QR Codes for Instant Registration and Bill Pay
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Financial Services (TFS) has just launched a first-of-its-kind iPhone app which incorporates personalized QR code technology allowing customers to access their accounts through their smart phone. Unlike other bill pa
Nov 18, 2011
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ALG’s Annual Residual Value Awards Recognize Subaru and Lexus as Top Brands
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc., and the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, announced its 13th Annual Residual Value Awards, with Subaru and Lexus earning the awards for top mainstream and
Nov 18, 2011
Honda Joins Roster of Pandora Automotive Partners
OAKLAND, Calif. — Pandora, the leading personalized radio service, announced today that automaker Honda is now counted among Pandora’s growing roster of automotive partners. The addition makes for a total of 14 automotive brands to date t
Nov 18, 2011
Nearly One-Fourth of Companies Now Provide Customer Service via Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO — A new study released by MarketTools, Inc., the leader in software and services for enterprise feedback management (EFM) and market research, revealed that 23 percent of companies provide customer service and support on Facebook,
Nov 17, 2011
Survey: Small Business’ Increase Use of Social Media Marketing
WALTHAM, Mass. – Small businesses are becoming more comfortable with social media marketing and are using it more when engaging with customers, according to new survey data from Constant Contact®, Inc. The Fall 2011 Attitudes and Outlook Sur
Nov 17, 2011
U.S. Social Local Advertising Revenues to Reach $2.3 Billion in 2015
CHANTILLY, Va. – BIA/Kelsey’s first forecast of geotargeted social media projects the local segment of U.S. social media advertising revenues will grow from $400 million in 2010 to $2.3 billion in 2015, representing a compound annual growth
Nov 17, 2011