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Learn strategies to improve every department in your dealership

There is little doubt that today’s automotive landscape has radically changed. The growing relationship between digital marketing and successful automotive businesses is becoming more apparent as the industry moves further way from traditional busi
Aug 1, 2012

Steve Williams, e-Commerce Director, Gurley Leep Automotive Management

With 35 franchises and 22 stores spread across Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa, Steve Williams, e-commerce director for the Gurley Leep Automotive Family, focuses on people, process, and analytics – traveling every week between dealerships to keep Inte
Aug 1, 2012

Driver Safety

“A driver transporting heavy equipment damaged two tractors when the truck’s tires slipped off the edge of the road and caused the truck to overturn.” “A truck driver hauling a wide load caused serious injuries when the protruding
Jul 31, 2012
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U.S. Clean Diesel Auto Sales Increase 27.5 Percent During First Half of 2012

More Than 15 New Diesel Autos to be Introduced In U.S. Market WASHINGTON — During the first six months of 2012 clean diesel automobile sales in the United States increased 27.5 percent, according to new sales information compiled by HybridCars
Jul 31, 2012
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Auction Direct USA Ranks #1 Nationally for the Third Year Running

Leading Used Vehicle Superstore Claims Auto Dealer Monthly’s Independent Dealer of the Year Award ROCHESTER, N.Y. —For the third consecutive year, based on number of vehicles sold, Auction Direct USA was named the #1 independent used vehicle reta
Jul 31, 2012
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Edmunds.com: Stick Shifts Make Temporary Comeback in 2012

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Seven percent of new cars sold this year have manual transmission, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The figure is a far cry from 20 years ago when one out of every four cars sold we
Jul 31, 2012
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Increases After Four Consecutive Declines

NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined in June, improved slightly in July. The Index now stands at 65.9 (1985=100), up from 62.7 in June. The Expectations Index improved to 79.1 from 73.4. The Present Si
Jul 31, 2012
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Autobytel and AutoPacific Reveal 2012 Ideal Vehicle Awards

Largest National Survey of Automotive Owners Yields Winning Cars IRVINE, Calif. — Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific and Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), the company dedicated to helping dealers and car-buyers connect online, tod
Jul 31, 2012
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AutoUSA Introduces Payment Pro℠ Powered by DriveItNow®, Payment-Qualified Website Leads for Auto Dealers

Fort Lauderdale, FL — AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions introduced Payment Pro℠ powered by DriveItNow®, a payment-based conversion tool for auto dealer websites. Payment Pro is a service that provides online shoppers with instant, real car lo
Jul 31, 2012