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Dataium ASI Shows Intense Competition between Sedans and SUVs
Aggressive sales promotions between Honda and Toyota drive increase in automotive shopper intensity Nashville, TN — Dataium, the largest aggregator of in-market automotive shopper behavior, today released its monthly Automotive Shopper Intensity (A
May 1, 2013
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Sales & Marketing
Pent-up Demand for Vehicles Building, but not a Driving Sales Force Yet
According to The Detroit News, pent-up demand for vehicles building, but not a driving sales force yet. A six-month auto sales surge is likely to keep trucking along in May, but a key driver of sales growth — pent-up demand — has still not kicked
May 1, 2013
Ford Fusion, C-MAX Hybrids Attracting New Companies Searching for Savings at the Fuel Pump
DEARBORN, MI – Ford’s fuel-saving Fusion and C-MAX hybrids are attracting new commercial buyers searching for ways to save money at the pump. Con-way, Esurance, Quest Diagnostics and AT&T are among the newest companies to purchase Ford hybrid
Apr 30, 2013
Top 10 Used & New Models Eyed by Non-prime Buyers
Top 10 used and new models eyed by non-prime buyers, according to SubPrime Auto Finance News. IRVINE, Calif. — CarFinance.com released data on the top 10 new- and used-vehicle choices for its below-prime car buyers during the past six months. Compr
Apr 29, 2013
Chrysler Group Reported First-Quarter 2013 Net Income of $166 Million
Modified Operating Profit Was $435 Million, From $740 Million a Year Ago, and Free Cash Flow Was $356 Million on Lower Shipments As Key Products Launch Group Confirms Guidance for the Year Chrysler Group net income in the first quarter of 2013 was $1
Apr 29, 2013
J.D. Power, LMC: Replacement Demand Driving Up New-Vehicle Selling Rate in April
According to F&I and Showroom… WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — The new-vehicle retail sales pace in April remains in a healthy holding pattern as buyers continue to replace aging vehicles, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Po
Apr 24, 2013
Lithia Motors Reports EPS of $0.84 for First Quarter 2013, an Increase of 42% Over Prior Year Adjusted EPS; Increases 2013 Outlook
MEDFORD, OR – Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) today reported 2013 first quarter income from continuing operations was $21.9 million, or $0.84 per diluted share. This compares to 2012 first quarter adjusted income from continuing operations of $
Apr 24, 2013
How to Maximize Your Returns on Product Listing Ads
Search Engine Watch explains how to maximize your returns on product listing ads. Product Listing Ads (PLAs) were introduced by Google last year as a way to deliver product specific ads containing an image. Google Shopping’s vertical product-sp
Apr 24, 2013
Fisker Fails to Make $10M Payment to Energy Department
According to The Detroit News Fisker fails to make $10 million dollar payment to the energy department. Washington — Struggling start-up automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. did not make a $10 million loan payment to the Energy Department on Monday as
Apr 23, 2013