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13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition Sets New Attendance Record
More than 1,100 franchised automotive dealers and managers traveled to the Digital Dealer Conference to learn how to utilize the Internet and technology to sell and service more vehicles more profitably DETROIT, MI — The 13th Digital Dealer C
Nov 5, 2012
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AutoNation Announces October 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 20,958
October 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 13% versus October 2011 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in October 201
Nov 4, 2012
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Increases Again
Index at the Highest level this yearNEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had increased in September, improved again in October. The Index now stands at 72.2 (1985=100), up from 68.4 in September. The Present Situat
Nov 4, 2012
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Hyundai And Kia Initiate Voluntary Program To Adjust Fuel Economy Ratings On Select Vehicles
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America today announced that, following discussions with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they are voluntarily adjusting the fuel economy ratings for approximately 900,
Nov 2, 2012
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AutoTrader Group Announces Investment in China’s Bitauto
AutoTrader Group invests in the world’s largest new car market by acquiring a stake in Bitauto. ATLANTA — AutoTrader Group, operator of the largest digital automotive marketplace in the United States, has made a significant international
Nov 2, 2012
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Ford C-MAX Hybrid Outsells Toyota Prius v in First Full Sales Month
DEARBORN, Mich. — The new Ford C-MAX Hybrid – America’s most fuel-efficient and affordable hybrid utility vehicle – is now the best-selling hybrid utility vehicle after outselling Toyota Prius v, 3,182 units to 2,769 units, in just it
Nov 2, 2012
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Study Finds Car Buyers Increasingly Rely on Social Networks and Review Sites during Dealership Selection Process
Digital Air Strike study of more than 1,600 car buyers and 600 automotive dealerships found that nearly 70 percent of recent car buyers said review sites influenced where they shopped. Many buyers were also willing to drive long distances to purchase
Nov 1, 2012
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DealerFire wins Small Business of the Year Award
OSHKOSH, Wis. — DealerFire, a custom automotive website design company and digital marketing agency located in Oshkosh, WI was presented the Small Business of the Year award from the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce during the 105th Annual Meeting o
Nov 1, 2012
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Digital Dealer Launches Virtual Exposition
Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition set to debut the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition – extending the DD13 Exhibit Hall December 5-11, 2012 The producers of the Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition, the industry’s premier automotive
Nov 1, 2012