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AFC and AuctionACCESS Create Automated Solution to Benefit Auctions & Dealers
CARMEL, IN – AuctionACCESS, a service of AutoTec, and Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC) have aligned resources to develop a technology solution that now provides AFC floorplan credit line availability and automated flooring capabilities directly
Sep 21, 2011
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Manheim Helps Customers Reduce Days to Sale
ATLANTA – To help customers more quickly and efficiently ready vehicles for sale, Manheim is in the final stages of completing a substantial improvement initiative at all of its 72 U.S. operating locations. Its focus is two-fold: streamlining the
Sep 21, 2011
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Blue Collar Focus Results in Solid Gold Returns
Some 30 years ago, one of my best friends in the car business gave me the greatest advertising lesson of my life. “Appeal to those who don’t think they can afford a vehicle, and watch your grosses grow.” Another of his favorite sayings was “J
Sep 21, 2011
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Automaker Finds Family Role of Car Pool King is Changing
DETROIT – As children across America head back to school, a new survey commissioned by Chevrolet finds that many fathers in America are taking more of an active role in before-and after-school carpooling duties, with utility vehicles the preferred
Sep 20, 2011
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Automaker Recalls 200,000 Vehicles With Airbag Issues
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling 205,233 2007-2008 Hyundai Sante Fe and Veracruz vehicles to fix a problem with the front air bags, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The website said there is a problem with the cl
Sep 19, 2011
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Subaru Recalls Close to 70,000 Vehicles
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2011 Outback and Legacy vehicles to fix a problem with the moonroof. The website said the moonroof glass could actually com
Sep 19, 2011
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Kia Recalls Vehicles to Fix Airbag Control Module
Kia Motors Corporation has recalled about 10,000 2007-2008 Kia Sorento vehicles to fix a problem with the front passenger air bag sensor control module, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. According to the website, th
Sep 19, 2011
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What Is The Most Searched Used Car Online?
Do you have any used Honda Accords or Toyota Camry vehicles on your dealership lot? If not, you might want to stock up. According to AutoTrader.com’s August Trend Engine Report on the list of most-searched used cars, both the used Honda Accord
Sep 15, 2011
Avis Cites “Market Conditions” As Reason to Not Bid For Dollar Thrifty Business
According to Bloomberg, Avis Budget Group, Inc. will no longer continue to bid against Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. to buy Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. The story said, Avis is leaving its bid because of “market conditions.”
Sep 15, 2011