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Lithia’s Value Auto Program Expands their Pre-owned Customer Base
According to Auto Remarketing, Lithia’s Value Auto Program expands their pre-owned customer base. You know those high-mileage used vehicles that aren’t quite on par with your other pre-owned rides, but that might just be the right fit for som
May 17, 2013
NADA Reports Full-Size Pickups Up 7 Percent in Auctions
According to F&I and Showroom, NADA reports full-size pickups up 7% in auctions. Auction prices for full-size pickup trucks were up nearly 7 percent through the first four months of 2013, according to the NADA Used Car Guide’s May edition of Gu
May 17, 2013
FordDirect Introduces Trade-In Appraisal Tool, Credit Estimator to Dealer Websites
DEARBORN, MI – FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, today announced the addition of two new tools for dealers provided by Black Book® Online. A trade-in appraisal tool and credit estimator tool will now
May 15, 2013
APRIL CONSUMER CREDIT LEVELS IMPROVE FOR CAR LEASING
CINCINNATI, OHIO – The latest car lease credit approvals data show 2013 has started out with the strongest credit health since the recession. According to credit approvals data from Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest automotive lease marketplac
May 14, 2013
Fiat’s U.S. Dealers Anxious for Broader Product Lineup
According to Fox Business, Fiat’s U.S. dealers are anxious for a broader product lineup. DETROIT – A meeting of U.S. Fiat dealers to discuss future products, including the arrival of Alfa Romeo models, has twice been postponed and no new date
May 14, 2013
Latest Recalls from NHTSA
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V180 Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD Make / Model Years: TRIUMPH / 2012-2013 Subject: Incorrect GVWR Data on Label NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V177 Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC Make / Model Years: RAM /
May 13, 2013
11 Hottest Cars Unveiled in 2013
According to Kelley Blue Book, the 11 hottest cars of 2013 have been unveiled. Ever since gasoline prices first soared past $4 per gallon, international auto shows have been increasingly dominated by so-called green themes and green vehicles —
May 12, 2013
NHTSA investigating more than 100K Corvettes over low-beam headlights
According to The Detroit News, the NHTSA is investigating more than 100k Corvettes over low-beam headlights. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is investigating 103,374 2005-07 Corvettes after receiving 30 complaints from owne
May 12, 2013
Mobility, Telematics Loom Large on Aftermarket Technology Landscape
According to Search Auto Parts, mobility and telematics loom large on the aftermarket technology landscape. It’s no secret that the automotive aftermarket has traditionally lagged behind other vertical industries in technology adoption. But the
May 3, 2013