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Solving Used Vehicle Supply Problems

It seems that nearly every dealer I talk to, when discussing the health of their business, brings up the subject of tight vehicle supply. Depending on the manufacturer, new vehicle supply has been a challenge with recent earthquakes in Japan and floo
Feb 24, 2012

Hyundai Shines Spotlight on All-New Azera as the Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of the 84th Academy Awards

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hyundai, the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Academy Awards for the fourth consecutive year, joins Hollywood in honoring the biggest stars of the silver screen on Oscar Sunday, broadcast on February 26 on ABC. Nine Hyun
Feb 24, 2012

Lithia Motors Reports New Vehicle Same Store Sales Increased 29%

MEDFORD, OR — Lithia Motors, Inc. reported the highest fourth quarter net income in company history, and more than doubled earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2011 over the prior year periods. 2011 fourth quarter adjusted income from
Feb 23, 2012

Global ad revenues at Facebook to reach $6.1 billion in 2012

NEW YORK —Facebook passed Yahoo! last year to become the top display advertising seller in the US, but the company’s lead may be short-lived. Google’s display business is growing faster than anticipated—and is set to surpass Facebook’s next
Feb 23, 2012

Incentive Spending Down 9% in January

According to the NADA Official Used Car Guide Update for February 2012, overall incentive spending for the month decreased by -9% on a month-over-month basis to reach an industry average of $2,435 per unit. Highlights from February 2012 NADA Guidelin
Feb 22, 2012

Nissan North America Appoints New Marketing Director

Nissan North America announced that Vinay Shahani has been named director, marketing communications and media, Nissan North America, effective April 1. He will report to Jon Brancheau, vice president, Nissan marketing. In his new role, Shahani will l
Feb 22, 2012

VinSolutions Director of Interactive Marketing Shows What Happens Behind the Scenes of a Dealership Website

Kendall Billman, VinSolutions Director of Interactive Marketing, is sharing his expertise with you on what happens behind the scenes of a dealership website. Technology that exists today reveals valuable market advantages and solves the issue of lost
Feb 22, 2012

Veteran Auto Executive Discusses e-Business Planning and Executing in 2012

Rafi Hamid, vice president of sales and marketing for Cooper Automotive Group of Oklahoma and also president/CEO of Dealers Technology Inc., is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on e-Business Planning and Executing in 2012. A
Feb 22, 2012

Mazda Launches ‘Seuss-ified’ Advertising Campaign

IRVINE, Calif.  — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced its strategic partnership in support of the launch of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, in theatres March 2. From the creat
Feb 22, 2012