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Chrysler Announces Special ???0 for 60??? Financing Offered in June on Ram Pickup Trucks
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC announced special June financing on its 2011 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Qualified consumers who purchase a Ram 1500 Regular, Quad or Crew Cab pickup truck may be eligible for 0 percent financing for up to 6
Jun 10, 2011
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Hyundai Launches Accessories Sales Programs Powered by Insignia
Irvine, CA ??? Looking to capitalize on increasing vehicle sales and market share, Hyundai Motor America has announced the launch of an in-store accessories sales program to be facilitated through MOBIS Parts America and powered by Insignia Group, LC
Jun 10, 2011
‘So, you Think I’m Old School…’
Well, I’m certainly glad I am. It’s interesting to me hearing people talk about going green, new technologies, and that we need to take items and use them more frugally, etc., etc. When I was growing up we had milk bottles delivered to the door (
Jun 1, 2011
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AutoTrader.com Acquires VinSolutions, and an Award Winning Dealership Marketing System
We were about to go to print on an article about VinSolutions when we heard the news that AutoTrader.com was buying the company. After acquiring Kelley Blue Book, HomeNet and vAuto, AutoTrader.com announced they were acquiring VinSolutions last week.
Jun 1, 2011
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Critical Decisions: Double your ‘Shows’ and Double your Demos!
I hope you’re off to a great day when reading this because I have some critical information to share for this month’s article that may ruffle a few feathers. When we make adjustments to our playbook ahead of time, closing appointments that actual
Jun 1, 2011
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Who’s Writing Your Online Ads?
I recently saw a vehicle advertised on a dealer website that caught my attention. This pre-owned car was advertised as a “CarFax One Owner”. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the “one owner” was a rental car company. Even though
May 19, 2011
‘Help Me’
Hello gang, welcome to spring. Jim Ziegler and I started out writing in the first issue of Dealer magazine and I’m proud to say that I’ve been with you every issue since. But, there comes a time in everybody’s life when they need a little h
May 1, 2011
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Sales Call Conversion: How to get Appointments to Show!
The 10th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition in Orlando last month was the best ever. One major concern though: I still hear way too many dealers and partners say, “We can’t handle the calls.” Yes you can! Train everyone to “huma
May 1, 2011
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The Most Important Factors to Guarantee Internet Sales Success
Heavy title, I know. As those of you who attended last month’s 10th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition might remember, David Kain and I recently completed a nearly year-long study on what truly separates successful Internet dealers from the r
May 1, 2011