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AutoTrader CEO Chip Perry Resigns
According to In Auto News, AutoTrader’s only CEO since opening in 1997 will resign on May 1st. He will remain president of Manheim. Details on Perry’s accomplishments and AutoTrader’s acquisitions and ownership are available below:
Mar 26, 2013
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Ford India’s Berlusconi Bondage Ad Sparks Outrage
From MSN’s UK branch, breaking coverage of Ford India’s recent scandal in advertising faux pas. Ford India apologizes publicly for an ad campaign meant to popularize the Ford Figo, a subcompact based on the Ford Fiesta. The tagline “
Mar 25, 2013
Cox Enterprises Names Sanford Schwartz President of Manheim & AutoTrader Group
Chip Perry to Leave AutoTrader After Impressive, 15-Year Career ATLANTA – Cox Enterprises, Inc. announced today that Sanford (Sandy) Schwartz, president of Manheim, also will assume the role of president of AutoTrader Group, the nation’s largest
Mar 25, 2013
Ford Sees Sales Growth in Critical ‘Super Segment’ Vehicles
Small cars, small utility vehicles and midsize sedans represent Ford’s plan for growth in the United States Two-thirds of all customers first shop Ford Escape and Fusion when they begin looking at vehicles Since 2009, 38 percent of Ford’s growth
Mar 25, 2013
New Ford Fusion Minimizes Pollen and ‘Touch’ Allergens
Ford has begun requiring that more than 100 materials and components meet stringent standards to minimize potential allergy issues on the new Fusion and other Ford vehicles Engineers avoid materials such as latex, chrome and nickel – a metal 10 per
Mar 22, 2013
Tough Sells: Most Expensive Cars to Fill Up
According to Forbes, the new list for the top gas-guzzlers has been released. East Coast distribution problems and summer versus winter prices are part of the considerations that go into developing this list, which includes the Express Van, Chevrolet
Mar 22, 2013
Long Lease Terms Still Indicate Future Success
From J.D. Power & Associates, March 2013’s numbers and a forecast for the loan and lease industry. LMC Automotive reports on retail transaction prices and the upswing in 2013 that may not be as scary as it seems. Also, what happens when pur
Mar 22, 2013
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Customer Experience Standards, and How They Reflect on Customer Feedback
CBT News presents statistics on what transforms a “satisfied” customer to a “highly satisfied” customer. Departments that have a higher interaction-level with the customer should focus on the ”little things”: attit
Mar 22, 2013
Legendary Detroit Companies Carhartt and Chrysler Team Up to Introduce the Chrysler 200 S Special Edition
Legendary Detroit Companies Carhartt and Chrysler Team Up to Introduce a Car that Personifies Hard Work and Rugged Perseverance The 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition Mid-size Sedan AUBURN HILLS, MI: 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition accelerat
Mar 21, 2013