Dealer OPS & Leadership
BMW recalls nearly 570,000 cars to fix cables
According to The Detroit News, BMW recalls nearly 570,00 cars to fix cables. Detroit — BMW is recalling almost 570,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because a battery cable connector can fail and cause the engines to stall. The recall affects popular 3-Series sedans,...
Chrysler recalling 3,600 Dodge Vipers over airbags
According to The Detroit News, Chrysler is recalling 3,600 Dodge Vipers over airbags. The Auburn Hills automaker is recalling 3,660 2003-04 Viper cars to fix airbags that could deploy without warning. In October, Chrysler recalled more than 920,000 vehicles worldwide...
Honda Accord Coupe has Ferrari’s wail, Tasmanian Devil’s snap
According to an article on The Detroit News, the Honda Accord Coupe has Ferrari's wail and a Tasmanian devil's snap. This car seems alive. The engine crests 6,800 revolutions per minute and the entire frame of the Honda Accord coupe thrums as if awaiting release. My...
Cars.com Positions to Take on Service and Repair with Strategic Investment in RepairPal
CHICAGO - Cars.com, the leading online automotive marketplace, today announced a strategic investment in RepairPal, the leading online source for auto repair. The investment positions Cars.com to further develop the service category with solutions for consumers...
The Hit List: CarInsurance.com Reveals Top Ways Cars are Damaged
Foster City, CA - A new analysis by CarInsurance.com reveals that the familiar two-car accident made up less than half of all incidents reported by car insurance shoppers. The analysis drew on data submitted by more than 42,000 car insurance shoppers who listed...
Service Contracts Grow in Popularity as New Cars Become More Expensive to Repair
TALLAHASSEE, FL – As new cars make their debut on the nation’s biggest car sales weekend of the year, more buyers than ever before will decide to purchase a service contract to cover the cost to repair their new ride. Service contracts are an increasingly popular...
DealerRater/Polk Study Finds Auto Dealers with Higher Average Online Star Ratings Enjoy Higher Increases in Vehicle Sales
WALTHAM, MA - DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced the results of a joint study with Polk that demonstrates the direct connection between auto dealerships’ average online star ratings and new vehicle sales. Based on study...
Borroughs Corporation Introduces the IMPACT® Line of Automotive Workstations
Kalamazoo, MI – Borroughs Corporation announced the official launch of its IMPACT line of automotive products. The IMPACT line is geared towards mechanics and high-end automotive professionals who desire rock solid work surfaces and tool storage. IMPACT comes in...
Total Auto Loans, Balances at 40-Month Highs, Equifax Reports
According to an article on F&I and Showroom... ATLANTA — According to Equifax’s latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report, balances on outstanding auto loans at the end of January totaled $782 billion, the highest level since January 2009. The report also...
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