Dealer OPS & Leadership
New Toyota FJ Cruiser Recall Due to Headlights that May Blind Drivers
According to the Los Angeles Times, the new Toyota FJ cruiser has been recalled due to headlights that may blind drivers. Toyota is issuing another recall of FJ Cruiser SUVs. This time, the automaker is recalling 11,489 of its model year 2007-2013 Cruisers because of...
Gov. Cuomo to Credit Reporting Agencies: Protect Sandy Victims
According to F&I and Showroom, Governor Cuomo asks credit reporting agences to protect hurricane Sandy victims. ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on credit reporting agencies last week to not allow credit scores for Hurricane Sandy victims to...
Mobility, Telematics Loom Large on Aftermarket Technology Landscape
According to Search Auto Parts, mobility and telematics loom large on the aftermarket technology landscape. It's no secret that the automotive aftermarket has traditionally lagged behind other vertical industries in technology adoption. But the gap between the...
April SAAR at 14.92 Million Units
April SAAR at 14.92 million units, according to F&I and Showroom. In April, most manufacturers experienced a sales increase over last year, with the exception of Mazda, Toyota and Volkswagen. Sales paced at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 14.92 million units,...
Covideo® Powered by EasyCare® Announces Covideos Can Now Be Sent as Text Messages
Norcross, GA - Covideo® powered by EasyCare®, a leading innovator of video email services for dealership communications, announced an update to its mobile app that enables Covideos to be sent as text messages (SMS) in addition to emails. The app is currently available...
Ally Financial Honors TIME Dealer of the Year Winner
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - Ally Financial recently honored Michael Alford of Marine Chevrolet Cadillac as the 2013 TIME Dealer of the Year winner and presented a charitable grant to support his efforts in the local community. Ally executives were on hand for a celebration...
Tips From Carfax For Car Buying Season; 22.1 Million Used Car Sales Expected Over Next Five Months
CENTREVILLE, VA - Carfax is kicking off car buying season with some tips for consumers to help find safe, reliable used cars. History shows that more than half of all the used cars sold this year will be bought in just five months, from May through September. In...
Build Links Like an Engineer
How to build links like an engineer, according to Search Engine Watch. The approach you used two years ago to builds links is most likely drastically different than the approach you take now. As search engines have changed what they are looking for, the efforts we...
Dataium ASI Shows Intense Competition between Sedans and SUVs
Aggressive sales promotions between Honda and Toyota drive increase in automotive shopper intensity Nashville, TN — Dataium, the largest aggregator of in-market automotive shopper behavior, today released its monthly Automotive Shopper Intensity (ASI™) report. The ASI...
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