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Volkswagen Group of America Names National Association of Minority Auto Dealer’s Woman of the Year
The award recognizes pioneering women in the auto industry Herndon, VA – Volkswagen Group of America is proud to announce that Machelle Williams, general manager of organizational development and diversity, Human Resources, Volkswagen Group
Jul 27, 2012
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J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: July New-Vehicle Retail Sales Continue Strong Year-over-Year Growth
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — July’s new-vehicle retail sales are expected to post the second strongest year-over-year growth rates during the past 12 months, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates’
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Congressional Bill to Repeal ‘Obsolete’ Government Mandate on Dealerships Passes House
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives this week passed legislation (unanimous voice vote) repealing a federal mandate that requires dealers to provide car buyers with a booklet comparing vehicle insurance repair costs upon request. The bill eli
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Used Car Sales Estimated to be Down 5.7% in July
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting information, today released its July 2012 sales and incentives forecast. The forecast shows the following: For July 2012, new light vehicle sales in
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Marc Bland Honored with Local and National Awards for Excellence
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Marc Bland, head of diversity and inclusion at Polk, was recently honored by two different organizations for his significant professional and personal contributions to the African-American community. Bland received the Men of Ex
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Vehicle Service Group (VSG) Invests in Manufacturing Updates and Expansions
New equipment purchased in North America; Asian plant to grow Madison, Ind. – Vehicle Service Group (VSG), parent company of leading vehicle service equipment manufacturers Rotary Lift®, Chief™ Automotive Technologies, Forward® Lift, Direct Lif
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Sonic Automotive Reports: Used Vehicle Revenue Up 4%
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported 2012 second quarter earnings from continuing operations of $27.5 million for an 20% increase over the prior year resul
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Auto Data Direct Offers Compliance Solutions for California Automobile Dealers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As of July 1, 2012, all California dealers who sell used cars are required to obtain a NMVTIS vehicle history report for every used car on their lot, and post a red warning label on the vehicle if a title brand or salvage
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KBB.com: New-Car Sales Hold Steady at 14 Million SAAR
Pent-Up Demand, Affordable Pricing Continue to Drive Vehicle Sales in Slowing Economy IRVINE, Calif. — New-vehicle sales are projected to hit 14 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in July 2012, consistent with the 14.3 million aver
Jul 26, 2012