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July Auto Sales: Chrysler Reports Best July Since 2007; Toyota Still Struggling
The month of July proved to be another month of gains for the domestic brands. Chrysler Group LLC reported July 2011 was the best July the automaker has had since 2007. Both General Motors and Ford Motor Company also posted gains of a little less tha
Aug 3, 2011
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OSHA Still Eyeing Safety Violations in Dealerships
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – Automotive Compliance Consultants today reminded auto retailers that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is continuing to eye dealerships for a variety of violations that if found can cost dealerships dearly.
Aug 2, 2011
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Chrome Director Shares Six Best Bets for Dealer Online Retailing Success
The demand for complete end-to-end online vehicle sales is growing, and companies are beginning to prove that it can be done efficiently and effectively. Yet most dealer sites still serve as digital brochures that try to immediately push consumers in
Aug 2, 2011
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Consumer Reports: Redesigned Honda Civic Scores Too Low to Be Recommended
YONKERS, N.Y. — The highly anticipated redesigned Honda Civic LX, whose predecessors have often been Consumer Reports’ highest rated small sedans as well as Top Picks in five of the last 10 years, now scores too low to be Recommended by t
Aug 2, 2011
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Toyota Reports Net Revenues Down 29.4%
Toyota City, Japan —Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) this week announced financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2011. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the first quarter totaled 3,441.0 billion yen, a decrease of 29.4 percent
Aug 2, 2011
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Ford Drops Price of SYNC by $100
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford initiates new pricing strategy for SYNC®, making the hands-free, voice-activated connectivity system more affordable for customers; dropping option price to $295 makes SYNC the most capable and most affordable system on
Aug 2, 2011
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Interview with Danny Jackson, Walter Jackson Chevrolet
In late April, a massive F4 force tornado slammed through Alabama and western Georgia, costing lives and billions of dollars in damage. Most national news coverage of this storm’s wrath has focused on its impact on the citizenry, yet untold busines
Aug 2, 2011
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J.D. Power and Associates: July New-Vehicle Retail Sales Expected to be Slower than start of year
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — New-vehicle retail sales in July, which got off to strong start over the Independence Day weekend, have again slowed during the second half of the month—a pattern also seen in June 2011—according to J.D. Power
Aug 2, 2011
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MPi Releases EDGE Mobile for Service Advisors, Helps Auto Dealer Service Departments Maximize Customer Upsell and Profitability
Las Vegas, NV, MPi the leading provider of vehicle inspection tools, processes, and consulting for auto dealer service departments, today announced the release of EDGE Mobile for Service Advisors. EDGE Mobile is an effective sales tool developed fo
Aug 1, 2011