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SafeAuto announces new CEO as company approaches 19 years in the insurance business
Columbus, OH – For the first time in the company’s history, family-owned SafeAuto, based in Columbus, OH, is reaching outside its founding family for the company’s next leader.Ron Davies, former senior vice president with AllState Insurance Com
Jul 24, 2012
Chalk One Up For the Good Guys
Making progress on the allocation front In my April 2012 column in Dealer magazine, “Allocation – Where Have All the Vehicles Gone?” we talked about the challenges facing certain dealers with regard to receiving a fair and adequate allocation o
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Experian Automotive: Japanese Automakers Make Strong Post-Earthquake/Tsunami Corporate Loyalty Comeback
Schaumburg, Ill. — Experian Automotive this week announced that Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Company made strong comebacks in corporate loyalty in Q1 2012 after seeing their respective rankings drop significantly after the March 2011 ea
Jul 24, 2012
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Strategies to sell and service more vehicles more profitably – The 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition expands speaker roster
Speakers from top dealerships, fixed operations, pre-owned, and social media specialists, along with some of the industry’s leading trainers and consultants were recently added to the agenda of the 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition. T
Jul 24, 2012
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Senior Vice President and General Manager of MAX Systems Reveals How to Hook Shoppers Online, and Buyers on the Lot
Smart dealers and managers are using the Internet to super-size their traffic—and avoiding the dreaded race to the bottom that puts a squeeze on gross profits. But in the crush of third-party sites and the sea of competitive listings, how will your
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Distracted Driving Exposes Corporations to New Universe of Risk
Drive by Example launched Corporate Protection Program allowing human resource managers to limit liability and enhance corporate wellness by injecting driver safety Drivers’ safety organization Drive by Example has announced the launch of the Drive
Jul 24, 2012
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Edmunds.com Reaches Facebook Milestone, Boasts Largest Social Media Presence Among Car Shopping Sites
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com has officially surpassed 100,000 Facebook likes, and is now the most popular automotive information website on both Facebook and Twitter. As of this morning, Edmunds.com’s 101,700 Facebook likes and 34,400 Twitt
Jul 23, 2012
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Percentage of teen drivers continues to drop
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Thirty years ago, eight in 10 Americans ages 17-19 had a driver’s license. Today, it’s six in 10, say University of Michigan researchers. In a follow-up to their previous studies examining the percentage of young person
Jul 23, 2012
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America’s Car-Mart Opens 116th Dealership
Bentonville, AR — America’s Car-Mart, Inc. this week announced the opening of its 116th dealership. The dealership is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri and represents Car-Mart’s 15th location in Missouri. “We very proud to be
Jul 23, 2012