Dealer OPS & Leadership
Local Dealer Faces Multiple Lawsuits
According to WDTN.com, local dealer faces multiple lawsuits. A well-known auto group in the Miami Valley paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars to settle civil lawsuits. We are checking court records involving Jeff Schmitt Auto Group. At least 25 people have sued...
Toyota Recalls 340K Pickups for Belt Problem
According to USA Today, Toyota recalls 340K pickups for belt problems. Toyota said Wednesday that it is voluntarily recalling about 342,000 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab vehicles from the years 2004-2011 because of a flaw in the seat belts. Screws that attach the seat belt...
Used Car Prices Impacted By New 2014 Models
With the arrival of 2014 models, Black Book expects prices of late-model vehicles will feel the most impact, meaning car dealers, remarketers and shoppers can expect lower prices on 2011-12-2013 year models. As new-vehicle sales continue to rise, more car shoppers...
10 Best Back-to-school Cars Named by KBB; 2014 Nissan Versa Note Ranked No. 1
With the 2013-2014 school season right around the corner, parents and students can see which new cars the experts recommend most in the list of 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2013 from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information....
Vendor Management for Auto Lenders Amid CFPB Oversight
Vendor management for auto lenders amid CFPB oversight, according to Auto Remarketing. Fiserv’s Craig Carrow has a list of five keys to successful remarketing, four of which deal with topics like lower turn time, increased returns, lower operational costs and...
Seriously, Seriously Fast: The Bugatti 16.4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse ‘Jean-Pierre Wimille’ Edition
Pursuitist reveals the Bugatti 16.4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse 'Jean-Pierre Wimille' Edition. Bugatti will reveal a special “Jean-Pierre Wimille” edition of its Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance taking place August 16-18 in Monterey,...
GM Dealers Listen to Customer Feedback in Real Time with Maritz Research Mobile App
Whether it’s praise or criticism, General Motors dealers across the country want to hear from the customers they serve, and be able to respond quickly. Maritz Research created a new tool to help them, DealerPulse Mobile, an app that sends up-to-date feedback from...
Auto Parts Sellers Go International with New eBay Global Shipping Program
New program helps parts sellers reach an international audience through streamlined, simplified global shipping experience. eBay has rolled out a new Global Shipping Program, making it easier for sellers – including auto parts and accessories sellers – to expand their...
Guerrilla Marketing and Shark Week
Guerilla marketing and Shark Week, from ActivEngage. It happens every year during August, no I’m not talking about back to school shopping. I’m talking about Shark Week! First conceived in 1987, this has been cable’s longest-running promotion and spurred comedic...
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