Dealer OPS & Leadership
BIA/Kelsey: Digital Ad Revenues for Local Media to Grow 13.1% in 2012
Findings are detailed in BIA/Kelsey’s newly released U.S. Local Media Forecast (2011-2016): Full Edition. CHANTILLY, Va. – In its newly released U.S. Local Media Forecast (2011-2016): Full Edition, BIA/Kelsey forecasts local online/interactive/digital advertising...
Nissan Signals Future of Versa, Best-Selling Sub-Compact in U.S.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - As a part of Nissan North America's offensive of five new models in 15 months, the sub-compact Versa hatchback will receive a fresh new look that takes design cues from the new Nissan Note, announced earlier today in Japan and other overseas markets....
Insurance Auto Auctions Relocates Austin Branch to Larger Upgraded Facility
New facility offers covered inspection and multiple run-and-drive lanes WESTCHESTER, Ill. -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), today...
FordDirect’s New Reputation and Social Media Management Service Builds a Positive, Online Brand for Ford and Lincoln Dealers
DEARBORN, Mich. -- FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today the launch of its new Social Media and Reputation Management Service for Ford and Lincoln Dealers. Powered by Digital Air Strike, the vision behind...
Subaru Leads for Second Straight Month in June 2012 Performance Scorecards for Manufacturers and Brands
Subaru, Toyota, BMW and Jaguar/Land Rover and Receive Top Grades by Manufacturer; Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda and Volvo Suffer the Lowest Grades SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance...
Fiat 500 Product Portfolio Makes Its Way to the U.S. in New Broadcast Commercial
New spot, ‘Immigrants,’ set to air on Monday, July 16 featuring global superstar, Pitbull, and international artist, Arianna Auburn Hills, Mich. - The FIAT brand is depicting the tale of its arrival to the U.S. market with a new commercial that features vehicles...
As Car Sales Surge, AOL Autos and Toyota Unveil Powerful New Online Tool to Help Consumers Find the Perfect Ride
“ChooseControl” Matches Consumers with Cars through Social Demographics and Innovative Search Technology NEW YORK -- As the automotive industry continues to post its highest sales since 2005, AOL Autos and Toyota today announced the launch of a next-generation online...
Family Business Harmony Best Practices
As a business succession planner I believe family harmony is a component of the Succession Matrix. On a day-to-day basis I deal with the good, the bad and the ugly of family business. The good gives me encouragement that family business succession is worth the brain...
The Art of Recruiting and Retaining Women in your Dealership, Part 2
Note: This is the second of a three-part series on a subject that needs more that a single column to do it justice, because women are critical to your success. Click here to read the first part. In the recruitment process, and throughout your corporate structure, it...
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