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Luxury Autos: The Higher The Price, the Harder They Fall

According to Forbes, the IRS has released the depreciation limits of Luxury Automobiles. Exploring the ramifications of this tax plan and ability to deduct lucury automobile depreciation, and the rules and regulations of bonus depreciation, reveal th
Mar 1, 2013

Model Dealers: West Herr’s Exponential Growth Strategy for Pre-owned

At Automotive News, West Herr comments on their expansive growth as a result of redeveloping their used car sales. By developing their own program of certification and casting aside the “certified” used programs of manufacturers, the grou
Mar 1, 2013

New Car Repair Too Expensive? Suggest a Service Contract

Motor Age Wire Reports on the popular trend of providing a service plan with new car purchases. A habit of German car manufacturers since the ’90s, growing costs make extended warranties look very appealing to the average now-recession-consciou
Feb 28, 2013

Google’s Enhanced Campaigns Show ‘Tough Love’ to Mobile Advertisers

According to Search Engine Watch, Google is constantly evolving the arena of Mobile Advertising: through GoMo and websites for mobile devices, Adwords, and now Enhanced Campaigns that limit the number of campaigns that can cross mobile devices. Thes
Feb 28, 2013

Are Car Shoppers Bothered by Recalls and False MPG Claims?

Swapalease.com Survey Reveals Concern Yet Many Say ‘Part of Our Car Culture’ CINCINNATI, OHIO – (February 27, 2013) – Vehicle recalls and false MPG claims have been reported recently in the world of automotive. How concerning are these issues
Feb 27, 2013

Video Marketing: the Hottest Tool for Building Connections, and How to Use It

Search Engine Watch touts the virtues of video to draw attention to your business. Video marketing is on the rise as both a trend and an instant draw for customers, and offers five approaches for linking it to your social media accounts and how to te
Feb 27, 2013

The Rules of Adwords

Google Adwords Professionals at Search Engine Watch describe their ideal “Bill of Rights” to using Adwords. ROI, Segmentation, Opt-in and Opt-out, Efficiency, and Measurement Data are analyzed in the following reflection on best practice
Feb 27, 2013

The Dad Market

The NY Times reports on likes and trends of the ever-rising market segment of fathers, who are starting to make up a greater portion of the purchasers. Nielsen’s team  and PR consulting firms are asked to provide insight on reaching the male c
Feb 27, 2013

Advice from Car Lot Rescue’s Tom Stuker on the Changing Lotscape

An interview with Tom Stuker by Edmunds explains turn-ons and turn-offs for buyers before even getting behind the wheel, and encourages consumers and salesmen to establish a strong interview department: Stuker tells salespeople that instead of u
Feb 27, 2013