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Montana Auto Dealer Bill Underriner Takes the Helm at NADA

LAS VEGAS — In his first speech as chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), William P. Underriner said now is the right time to raise questions about the federal government’s fuel economy proposal of 54.5 miles per
Feb 7, 2012
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AutoTrader.com Makes It Easier for Dealers to Use Co-op Funds for New Car Advertising Online

ATLANTA — AutoTrader.com is taking co-op compliance for online advertising to the next level with make-based new-car advertising packages, a new display advertising unit and dedicated specialists to assist dealers. With the majority of new-car
Feb 7, 2012
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DealerRater® Announces the Winners of the 2012 Dealer of the Year Awards

WALTHAM, Mass. – DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced the winners of the 2012 Dealer of the Year Award Program.   The awards are given for distinction in outstanding customer service based upon cus
Feb 7, 2012
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Study Reveals Top Reasons Luxury Buyers Stay Loyal and Provides Key Insights By Brand

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and ATLANTA — According to the 2012 New Luxury Vehicle Loyalty Study, conducted by Polk and AutoTrader.com, brand affinity and quality/reliability are among the top reasons luxury buyers stay with their brand. Polk anal
Feb 7, 2012
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Industry Expert Explains How to Use Active Auto Shopper Data to Grow a Proactive Business

By collecting and analyzing every keystroke, page view and click of over 60 million auto shoppers in the market, we now have a better understanding of their behavior, shopping trends, and advertising effectiveness and are able to use this information
Feb 7, 2012
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Chrysler Group Airs “It’s Halftime in America” Commercial During 2012 NFL Championship Game

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group television commercial titled “It’s Halftime in America” that aired during the 2012 NFL Championship game plus still images. The following is the script from the commercial: It’s Halftime
Feb 6, 2012
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FordDirect’s New DealerConnection Video Showroom Makes Vehicle Inventory Search Social

DEARBORN, Mich. — FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, today launched a new web 2.0 platform, based on SiSTeR’s Technologies’ VSHOC and Publisher platform, DealerConnection Vehicle Showro
Feb 6, 2012
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Manheim Present Annual Barbara Cox Anthony Automotive Woman of the Year Award to Rachel M. Richards

ATLANTA – Manheim presented its eighth annual Barbara Cox Anthony Automotive Woman of the Year Award today to Rachel M. Richards, vice president of retail strategy and chief marketing officer for Sonic Automotive. The honor recognizes the diverse
Feb 5, 2012
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FordDirect and Ford Motor Company Name Ford, Lincoln Internet Dealers of the Year

DEARBORN, Mich. — FordDirect and Ford Motor Co. recently announced their Internet Dealers of the Year and eCommerce Elite winners. Given annually at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exposition, the Ford and Lin
Feb 5, 2012