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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

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

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